Building a Tiny House – from idea to finished product

Constructing a standard brick house is a complex, multi-stage and time-consuming process. Many people associate home ownership with numerous delays and unforeseen additional costs due to complicated formal procedures, involvement of a team of professionals, and lengthy implementation. This can make it difficult to accurately estimate the final budget. 

However, owning a tiny house on wheels offers a simpler process.  A small house on wheels can be built in just 2 to 3 months, with a base in the form of a trailer, minimal paperwork and pre-set costs. The process from design selection to final key handover takes an average of 10 weeks. 

You can choose a house from our standard offer, which is immediately ready for production. Alternatively, you can choose a personalized version with the option to make small finishing changes. If you prefer, we can design a house from scratch according to your individual preferences. Please note that the design process for a custom house takes an additional two months and incurs an extra fee.

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The process of building a house in our workshop consists of several stages:

• preparation of a trailer with EU approval for transporting cargo with a maximum weight of 3.5 tons. Its length is from 6 to 7.2 meters, chosen optimally for the project, so that the cargo (the house) fits within the allowed weight,

• execution of the wooden structure of the house (outer walls, roof, mezzanine – if planned), i.e. the skeleton; here the house takes the designed form,

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• installation of an interior vapor barrier film and finish plywood on the walls,

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• implementation of internal installations: plumbing, electrical, ventilation and off-grid equipment,

• installation of the main equipment in the technical room,

• thermal insulation of the structure, that is completing the skeleton with wall and roof cladding with a theminsulator in the form of mineral wool, sheep's wool or wood fiber, and then covering the entire body of the house with a membrane with high diffusion openness,

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• installation of windows and doors including flashing of openings,

• installation of facade boards,

• finishing of the roof, in our houses it is mostly trapezoidal sheet metal roofing, along with installation of its drainage,

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• flooring with natural board or laminate panels and installation of interior walls,

• installation of furniture, electrical fixtures and lamps,

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• installing the final amenities in the interior,

• adding the final details from the outside as well.

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We complete the construction phase with the commissioning of all installations and the technical inspection. Once the acceptance is approved, the house on wheels is ready to go, on its own wheels or by truck to the address you specify. 

In 12 weeks, at a predetermined price for the chosen model of the house, you own it and can spend the first night in it :-)  It's that simple!

3 months, a piece of land and a tractor

3 months, a piece of land and a tractor. That's more or less enough to start a hotel business based on REDUKT Tiny Houses mobile home rental.

However: 

1. 3 months a REDUKT Tiny House is built according to the specifications prepared in advance, with the possibility of adjusting some elements to individual preferences. We are not able to change everything. We are limited by the weight (3.5 tons), the dimensions of the cargo and the need to maintain correct mobility. The house is delivered to the specified address with full furnishings and equipment.

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2. an interesting location is necessary, ensuring, on the one hand, close contact with nature, but on the other - safety. Guests may have a problem with staying in a completely remote area. You don't need much flat land: 10x5m is completely sufficient for the foundation of the house with an added terrace and space for barbecue and/or bonfire. Most importantly: you don't need to own the land, in a business model a lease with rent dependent on a percentage of the rental income works great.

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3. utilities, or rather the lack of them, are not a problem! Our houses are equipped with off-grid packages, which enable the use of a 400l water tank equipped with an antifreeze installation, waterless composting toilets, a photovoltaic installation with an integrated battery and inverter, a gas installation with an externally located cylinder for water heating, cooking and heating, wood stove for warmth and a unique atmosphere at the same time. Of course, access to electricity or water will increase the comfort and ease of daily use.

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4. tractor: yes, it is often needed, on the last straight (curve) of the towing process :) ...to reach a place where nothing disturbs the view.

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Discover our houses. REDUKT Country

In a search of a mind&body retreat - one model but two different cabins to experience the autumn mood palette.

REDUKT Tiny Houses is one of the first manufacturers of tiny houses on wheels in Europe. Since 2017, when the first prototype was created, it has been following the changes in the small mobile house market and the evolving trends in which their customers operate. The company's mission was to respond to the need for an alternative lifestyle and to have a home that enables people to follow their dreams, to be in constant motion with their home, in line with the need for freedom of its inhabitants. The focus was on the individual customer, for whom each home was tailor-made and customized.

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Nowadays, we are increasingly focusing on the needs of alternative hotel and hospitality businesses. We have started working with operators and land owners with high environmental values.  The need for contact with nature, the ease with which we can recharge our batteries while walking among the trees or admiring the sunset over a sheet of water, has been recognized by the alternative hotel business, which is locating tiny houses on wheels in naturally attractive addresses close to major cities.  We put our efforts into designing houses that will take care of guests who rent them for short stays, seeking respite from the busy pace of life and the hustle and bustle of cities - teach them to take a deeper breath and enhance their well-being. 

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The REDUKT Country house is perfect for this role, which, despite its 15m2 of usable space, provides full comfort. Its flexible design allows for a number of arrangements to fully match the expectations of guests and reveal a different atmosphere of spending leisure time.

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For the hospitality & hotel business located near Warsaw, REDUKT Country houses were made in two color schemes, capturing the charm of the autumn foliage.

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The light natural poplar plywood of the first house (most often chosen by REDUKT houses clients) gives the interior a light and airy feel. It is ascetic and quiet with respect for the natural colors of the finishing materials. Contrasting black details harmonize with the dark facade. The color of the darkened spruce facade boards blends the blocks into the light-shadow play of the forest in which they are immersed.

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The darkened plywood of the interior of the second house highlights the natural grain of the wood and gives the interior a sensual and cozy feel.

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The play of the sun reflected in the sheet of water emphasizes the wavy grain pattern of the walls bringing the organic lines of nature to the center of the geometric body of the house. The smoky, warm atmosphere of the house harmonizes with the natural flame in the free-standing wood stove, allowing you to blissfully enter into a reset of mind and body.

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The heart of the house is a king bed that will encourage you to relax with your eyes wandering among the treetops. Underneath it are spacious drawers.

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The living area also includes a fully equipped kitchen with a wide worktop, sink, two-burner electric stove and refrigerator. It houses everything you need to enjoy time spent cooking in the rhythm of slow life. An extension of this zone is a mobile table, which can be set next to the bed, but also outside, enjoying morning coffee on the terrace.

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The bathroom area at the end of the house is separated by a light sliding door made of the same poplar plywood used to finish the walls.  Despite its small size, it is equipped with a full-size shower with a rain shower head, a sink with a cabinet and a toilet (here with a connection to the sewage system). Entering the bathroom, one is greeted by a view of greenery framed by a window placed over the sink opposite the entrance.

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The Country House, like all REDUKT houses, is based on a timber frame structure filled with thermal insulation, which, with a properly selected heating system, provides year-round thermal comfort (infrared floor foils, a free-standing wood-burning stove and AC for heating and cooling). Wood is a key component because of its lightness, strength and renewability as a building material. Aluminum double-pane windows assuring thermal comfort make it possible to maintain the maximum allowable weight of 3.5 tons. Top-quality TYVEC membranes, steel roofing and oiled spruce planking complete the external partitions, giving a lifespan identical to that of regular frame houses.

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Reading in bed, singing in the shower, eating a freshly cooked homemade dinner or sleeping with the moonlight on your face, it's hard to believe that 15 m2 was enough for the full comfort of this house.

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Try it for yourself and see which colors are your world:
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Discover our houses. REDUKT PURA.

"Hello! I'm looking for a tiny house on wheels. I really like your houses, especially REDUKT PURA.”

This is how our acquaintance with our German client, a landscape designer, began. She was looking for a tranquil recreational accommodation on a plot between water and forest - by the Teltow Canal in Berlin-Wannsee. After three months REDUKT PURA house has moved west, completely ready to welcome its owners.

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The client's first choice turned out to be a success. She wanted to have a house that, despite its small size, would allow for a comfortable stay not only for the couple, but also for their family of four.

The biggest advantage of PURA model is a clever solution that increases the height of the mezzanine while providing a fully functional space on the ground floor. The lowered mezzanine, easily accessible by stairs, allows two people to sleep comfortably, to read (we also designed a bookcase there), to relax and... to breathe deeply. You can spend a "night under the stars" in comfortable sheltered conditions there, thanks to the roof window located directly above your head.

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Double entrance doors completely open the living area to the vast terrace and greenery around the house. Smaller windows - looking at each other on both sides of the living room - provide access to the sunlight at any time of the day and a natural air flow.
A soaring gable roof adds splendor, doubling the feeling of interior space, often higher than the height of our standard apartments. Its dynamic form is finished with black  metal sheets, matching the darkened spruce façade. This dark colors composition blends the house with the surrounding nature, in the play of lights and shadows of tree leaves.

The heart of this house is a wide corner sofa - from which you can admire the views outside. It plays a triple role: a comfortable lounge furniture, a spacious storage compartment and when unfolded - an additional sleeping space for two people. In the living area there is also a fully equipped kitchen with a wide laminate worktop, sink, two-burner stove, fridge, dishwasher and many cabinets, drawers and shelves. It has everything that you need to enjoy cooking with your loved ones. An extension of this zone is a foldable table that you can place in front of the sofa or on the terrace. Next to the entrance door there is an all-in-one-piece wardrobe. It has a special shoe compartment and a practical hanger for outerwear on one side and a small work desk on the other.

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The technical room (a key for off-grid houses, here serves also as a laundry room) is located under the mezzanine. There is an additional wardrobe allowing for a comfortable long-term stay. The comfort is complemented by infrared floor heating and air conditioning, which ensures year-round comfort due to heating and cooling. 

The bathroom area is separated from the living space by a lightweight sliding door made of the same poplar plywood that was used to finish the walls. Despite its small size, the bathroom is equipped with a full-size shower, a washbasin with a cabinet and a toilet with a sewage connection. When entering the bathroom, we are greeted by the view of greenery framed by a window placed above the sink.

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Relaxing with a book on a spacious sofa, eating at a fold-out table designed by us, working, singing in the shower, sleeping with the moonlight on your face, you won't believe that 6.6 x 2.5 meters was enough to ensure the comfort of this house. 

Tiny house - micro hotel business

A weekend spent off-line in a tiny house on the edge of the forest, surrounded by nature, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Thousands of residents of large, crowded cities dream about a way to regain work-life balance like this. The answer to their needs are tiny houses as micro hotels, which, thanks to a number of advantages, are gaining more and more popularity among hotel businesses.

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Tiny house as a micro hotel

The functionality of tiny houses goes beyond the role of a small flat or a private office. Small apartments on wheels successfully work as micro hotels, located in picturesque but not obvious locations. Their popularization was significantly influenced by the growing trend of the need to escape from the city, disconnect and meet natural surroundings. More and more people appreciate the time to rest and recharge batteries in close contact with nature, far from the noise of the city.

So how to take advantage of this trend in a business based on tiny houses?

Adapting a tiny house for your own hotel business can be done on any scale - from a single apartment to a network of houses for rent. The advantage of prefabricated tiny houses among other creative hotel investments is that they can be placed in unobvious locations, not yet considered for hotels, or even on rented plots. The new business model of tiny houses on wheels is based on three-way benefits. The beneficiaries are:

• the owner of the house,

• the owner of the plot from whom the land is leased

• and guests of the micro hotel.

Photo: Houses for rent - REDUKT PURA and REDUKT BALI - located in Germany. Credits: @raus.life

Advantages of TH in hotel business

The hotel business based on tiny houses has many other advantages. One of them is the wide range of possibilities of adapting such a house to individual requirements of the investor as well as conditions of the location. A small apartment on wheels can stand, for example, on a private recreational land. The plot does not have to belong to the owner of the micro hotel - it can be a rented plot, even temporarily. The house can be transported on the trailer to another place after some time, also one that does not have access to utilities. Mobile houses, thanks to the off-grid package, can be autonomous objects located even in hard-to-reach locations.

REDUKT Country house for rent near Warsaw.
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Short time of investment

Another feature of the discussed hotel business is the possibility of shortening the investment process to a minimum. The advantage of prefabricated mobile houses is the short time of their implementation from the design to the finished apartment. After adjusting to the investor’s preferences and the conditions of the terrain, a fully equipped and ready-to-rent house is delivered to the customer within 2-3 months. This allows for shortening the financing process and a relatively quick return on investment.

REDUKT PURA house available for rent between Berlin and Potsdam. Photo: REDUKT

Remote management of a micro hotel

In addition, it is possible to equip the house for rent with smart devices, which allows, among other advantages, for remote management. Thanks to smart devices, you can have remote access to advanced information on electricity resources from photovoltaic panels, water level in the tank or gas. Both you and your clients using a dedicated mobile app, have control of locking and unlocking the apartment doors. And to increase the user's comfort, it is possible to modify the heating and lighting settings of the house on an ongoing basis, depending on the changing needs.

The off-grid package in REDUKT houses includes: solar panels, water tank, waterless composting toilet and remote control devices located in the technical room. Photo: REDUKT

Year-round rental business

Mobile houses for rent are an option for passive income all year round. The use of the winter package allows you to transform a summer house into an all-year house. Thanks to this, your micro hotel can be rented even in winter. The off-grid package with dedicated systems installed in REDUKT houses works well at any time of the year.

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We invite you to check out our offer of REDUKT houses. We support investors with our experience in the selection of materials as well as technical and practical solutions for houses intended for rent. Contact us to find out more.

Main photo: Bartek Warzecha. Credits: @bento_houses