Elon Muskone of the most influential businessmen in the world and, according to Forbes, the richest man in the world in 2021, surprised again with a decision that contradicts traditional luxury. Instead of villas or exclusive properties, the owners of Tesla and SpaceX opted for a compact, functional and technological prefabricated houseestimated at approx $59,700.
It’s about them “Hut”a model developed by the American company Boxablwhich features minimalist design, quick installation and sustainable approach. Musk is not the only famous person who is fascinated by such housing solutions: actor Brad Pitt also recently bought a prefabricated housewhich increases the growing interest in this design.
What is the “Little House” that Elon Musk uses and why does he rely on this type of house?
The house Musk chose is only 21.5 square meters, but it is designed to make the most of every centimeter. Inside, it has an integrated living and sleeping area, an equipped kitchen, a full bathroom and vertical windows that provide natural light and a greater feeling of spaciousness.
Regarding the materials, The structure is made of magnesium oxide, a lightweight, fireproof compound with good insulating properties. The roof is equipped with a TPO membrane that can withstand extreme weather conditionssuch as high temperatures, heavy rain or snow.
One of the most innovative aspects is the integration of Solar panels on the wallsThis allows the house to generate some of its own energy. In addition, the air conditioning system includes air conditioning and can be managed through a mobile application compatible with Tesla’s technological ecosystem.
One of the Casita’s biggest attractions is its production and installation system. The house is manufactured industrially, transported folded up in a container weighing approximately two tons and is ready for occupancy at its destination in just 24 hours.
This is the interior of the American company’s prefab house Boxing sheet
Inspired by the automotive assembly lines, this process reduces costs, labor and labor compared to traditional construction, which typically takes several months.
As Musk himself explained, his residence in Boca Chica, Texas, near the SpaceX base, is not a standard casita, but a similar, low-cost prefabricated module worth around $50,000. For the entrepreneur, this form of living represents the future: industrialized, efficient and accessible solutions.
Advantages, costs and challenges of the Boxabl model
The house Musk chose is barely 21.5 square meters, but it is designed to make the most of every centimeter.
The base price of the casita is around $60,000.making it a competitive option in the American real estate market. However, this value does not include the land or necessarily transportation, which may increase the final cost depending on the location.
In addition there are the regulatory challenges: Building permits, local regulations and legal requirements vary by city or state, limiting spread outside certain areas of the United States for now.
Despite these obstacles Boxabl has ambitious growth plans. The goal is to democratize access to modern, efficient homes that are habitable in the shortest possible time. The personal choice of personalities like Elon Musk helps to establish the concept and consolidate a trend that is gaining more and more followers worldwide.
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