Prefab Modular "Option" from Bauart Architekten and WeberHaus

A couple weeks ago I finally bought the last of the Mini House books I didn't have - the first in the series actually (nothing like working backwards!). Great book, of course, and full of interesting homes. One in particular caught my eye, the "Option" house, sold in Europe by WeberHaus.

The Option is a modular prefab box originally designed by the Swiss firm Bauart Architekten, and called the Small House. And small it is, only 678 square feet. But it packs a lot of living in its two stories, thanks to its simple plan and clean, minimalist aesthetic. Take a look:






See what I mean? I really like it. Need more space? You're right, 678 square feet is pretty small. No problem. You can combine multiple Options to form a single structure. Some really interesting variants have been produced.

Like this one ...







... and this one.






Again, I must recommend reading the three Mini House books. They're excellent. The pics of the Option in the first book are great, and you'll see tons of other cool, small houses.

Image credits - WeberHaus