Boxabl has birthed a new, smaller concept—the Baby Box. No baby is included, but it is definitely a tinier 120-square-foot version of the company’s flagship 361-square-foot Casita.
Over the past four years, the company, which manufactures foldable and shippable modular homes, has expanded its tiny 19-by-19-foot Casita to offer larger Casitas, single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments with efficient, customizable floor plans for whatever a consumer or developer might need.
With three Nevada factories mass producing the Casitas and various larger projects, the Baby Box is Boxabl’s smallest unit yet and comes at a time when affordable housing is needed more than ever.
Although still under research and development, the new product is developing quickly, according to Boxabl CEO Paolo Tiramani. Boxabl expects to see production in volume very soon with deliveries expected to begin later this year.
“At Boxabl, we're committed to creating innovative housing solutions that are both accessible and adaptable," says Galiano Tiramani, Boxabl co-founder. "The Baby Box is a testament to our mission of making quality living spaces available to everyone, whether they need a home, workspace, or temporary accommodation."
The portable turnkey home—with an introductory price just under $20,000—will arrive on wheels, is easily towed by a pickup truck, and unpacks in an hour with zero special tools needed, Boxabl says.
the 11-by-11-foot unit is a kitchen with a mini fridge and countertop oven and cooktop; a dining area; a living area with a couch that pulls out to bed; a closet with sliding doors and ample storage; a bathroom with a vanity, toilet, and roomy shower that Paolo Tiramani jokes is a “Star Trek teleportation tube.”
The Baby Box comes with a mini-split AC system, color changing LED lights, plus water tanks, waste tanks, and a battery for off grid living compatibility. Expected to require little to no permitting, site prep, or foundation, the units will be built to RV Standard NFPA 1192 and can be connected to power and water by an extension cord and water hose.
Pointed at potential disaster relief and workforce housing, the affordable and functional Baby Box could help house those currently affected by natural disasters across the country. Boxabl is offering financing for the new product, which will eventually cost somewhere near $30,000.
