Discover our houses. REDUKT ONE

Our adventure with REDUKT mobile houses began in 2017 with a prototype trailer house with the iconic gabled roof and large window. The first house model named REDUKT-01, went through several stages of optimisation and modification. To this day, it remains in our offer as the REDUKT ONE model because of its unique character. What makes it so special?

Mobile tiny house REDUKT ONE. Photo: REDUKT

The REDUKT ONE house refers to the traditional form of a house with a gable roof, which makes it cosy. The greatest feature of this house is the large amount of glazing, allowing you to experience nature. Huge double windows adjacent to double doors provide the best views and plenty of light throughout the interior. Here, on the sofa placed under these windows, you can sit with a cup of aromatic coffee in your hand to relax and immerse yourself in the beauty of the surrounding nature.

Mobile tiny house REDUKT ONE. Photo: REDUKT

Photo: REDUKT

The functional, ground-floor layout with a mezzanine has been arranged to emphasise the openness of the living space. Specially designed modular, multifunctional furniture is mobile to make the best out of the available space. Walls and furniture made of natural plywood make the interior bright and luminous.

The interior of the tiny house REDUKT ONE. Photo: REDUKT

This house model is smaller than the others - it is 6 m long, 2.55 m wide and 3.95 m high. Despite its small size, it can accommodate up to four people. There is a full-size mattress on the mezzanine floor and an additional two sleeping places are gained by folding out the sofa bed. On level 0 there is also a fully equipped kitchenette and a bathroom with a shower.

A bathroom in the mobile house REDUKT ONE. Photo: REDUKT

The arrangement of the space is facilitated by multifunctional furniture - a staircase, integrated with a desk and bookcase, and a wardrobe with rod and shelves - in the form of two mobile modules, tucked under the mezzanine.

Mobile modular furniture in REDUKT ONE house. Photo: REDUKT

The house can be equipped with a full off-grid package, allowing it to function autonomously on the plot without access to utilities:

• an internal water tank with pump,

• photovoltaic installation with integrated battery and inverter,

• a gas installation (water heating, cooking, heating),

• and a wood burning stove with chimney installation and additional wall insulation.

Mobile tiny house REDUKT ONE. Photo: REDUKT

With just a few square meters of space, you can live in complete comfort: without unnecessary distractions, in your own way, close to nature.

Wherever you want.

The technical room - the house control centre

All REDUKT off-grid mobile houses, despite their small footprint, have a specially separated functional space that accommodates key devices and systems for operation.

The technical room is the most important space in an off-grid house. It is where the control centre for all devices and systems is located, along with sensors. They ensure that the house is fully functional all year round.

It is accessible from the outside to look after the full efficiency of the house without having to go inside while guests are there, which is very important when using the houses as micro-hotels.

In our house models, the technical room is hidden under the mezzanine floor or next to the bathroom, thus ensuring efficient use of space on the trailer, as well as the expected easy access from the outside through the technical door.

In the same house models but in the on-grid version, the same space serves as a laundry room or utility storage, e.g. for supplies, tools or garden furniture.

REDUKT mobile homes provide their owners with year-round comfort on the plot thanks to an interior layout thought through in every detail.

Sleeping in TH — on the mezzanine vs. on the ground floor

When deciding on a tiny house on wheels of about 15 sqm, our customers are faced with the choice of where to locate the sleeping area: on the mezzanine or on the ground floor. Creating a rest area on the mezzanine floor has its unique advantages, but also some disadvantages, which are worth considering at the stage of interior design. The basic pros and cons of placing a bed on the mezzanine and on the ground floor are presented in the following overview.

Bedroom on the mezzanine in the tiny house on wheels — REDUKT PURA. Photo: REDUKT

 A bedroom on a mezzanine floor in TH

PROS

1. More space to use on the ground floor

The mezzanine allows you to use effectively the available living space in a tiny house. An additional few square meters of its floor creates a cozy bedroom. At the same time, it frees up ground floor space for kitchen and living room functions. In REDUKT houses, under the mezzanine level there are usually practical closets and bookcases, as well as a technical room, with access from the outside.

2. Privacy and coziness

A mezzanine can offer a greater sense of privacy, especially if the ground floor is a living space shared with the kitchen. Additionally, locating the bed in the higher part of the house creates a cozy atmosphere, conducive to relaxation and tranquility after a long day.

3. Views from the roof window

Sleeping on the mezzanine floor in REDUKT houses, you can look straight at the stars through the roof window. Waking up with a view of the rising sun or falling asleep under a starry sky is an extraordinary experience, adding to the charm of everyday tiny house life.

Bedroom on the mezzanine in the REDUKT PURA house (with stairs). Photo: REDUKT

CONS

1. Limited mezzanine height

One of the main constraints of a mezzanine in a TH is the limited space from the bed level to the ceiling. In our REDUKT houses, the ceiling height from the mezzanine level ranges from about 90 to 140 cm, depending on the model and type of roof. The REDUKT PURA house has a lower mezzanine level which allows you to read or even work on it comfortably. The mezzanine above the bathroom - a typical solution in THOW - doesn't give such comfort. A variety of solutions in different house models allow us to choose the most convenient option.

2. Higher temperature on the mezzanine level

Warm air naturally rises upward, which means that on the mezzanine floor you may experience a slightly higher temperature than on the ground floor. During the warm months of the year, thermal comfort throughout the interior is maintained by air conditioning and proper placement of windows, including roof windows with blinds.

3. Accessibility

To get to the mezzanine in REDUKT houses, it is necessary to use a ladder or stairs, which in some situations can be less convenient than climbing onto a bed located on the ground floor. Although sometimes limiting easy access upstairs for uninvited guests can be a plus of sleeping on a mezzanine ;)

Mezzanines in REDUKT PURA houses on wheels. Photo: REDUKT

Bedroom on level 0 in ground floor TH

PROS 

1. Easy access to every zone - including the sleeping area

Locating the bedroom on the ground floor eliminates the need to climb a ladder or stairs to the bedroom. The simple one-level interior layout also allows children or the elderly to move around the house without any problems.

2. Spaciousness and comfort of the sleeping place

A ground floor bedroom usually offers more overhead space and better air circulation than when the bed is located on a mezzanine. Lovers of comfortable sleeping conditions and long lazy mornings in the sheets will appreciate the bed on trouble-free level 0.

3. Outdoor views through large windows

The ability to enjoy the scenery outside directly from the bed is an added benefit of having the bed on the ground floor. Large windows adjacent to the bed guarantee beautiful views of the surrounding nature, adding to the charm of the interior and creating a sense of closeness to nature.

Rest zone in a mobile ground-floor house REDUKT PURA_1Level. Photo: REDUKT

CONS

1. Less available free living space

A bedroom on the ground floor takes up space that could be used for other purposes. In tiny houses, any extra living space is valuable, so skipping mezzanine space can limit interior design possibilities.

 
2. Limited privacy in the sleeping area

A ground-floor bedroom can seem less comfortable in terms of privacy, especially when there are more people in the house. Then it is more challenging to create an intimate space, free from distractions, yet the openness of the interior can also be a kind of advantage.

3. Less flexibility in the space arrangement 

When deciding on a ground floor bedroom, the interior layout becomes less flexible. It is more difficult to adjust the one-level space to meet changing needs, which can be important in the long-term use of a tiny house.

Rest zone in a mobile ground-floor house REDUKT Country. Photo: REDUKT

In conclusion, the choice between locating the sleeping area on a mezzanine or on the ground floor in a trailer house depends on individual needs and preferences. The mezzanine offers you more space on the ground floor and a cozy atmosphere, but comes with some difficulties. A ground-floor bedroom, on the other hand, provides easy access and greater comfort with beautiful views right from the pillow, at the cost of less privacy and limited living space. Each solution has its pros and cons, which are worth considering carefully before choosing solutions for your tiny house on wheels.

REDUKT Country as a micro hotel in the forest. Photo: REDUKT

Discover our houses. REDUKT ECHO

We're excited to introduce another mobile home from our basic offer: REDUKT ECHO tiny house. This house has a simple, modern shape with a gable roof and it's designed to stay in constant interaction with the residents and the environment. We've created several zones in it, so everyone can find their own space and privacy. What makes this model unique?

REDUKT ECHO tiny house from our basic offer. Photo: REDUKT

Exterior with natural wooden elevation of REDUKT ECHO tiny house. Photo: REDUKT

The interior of the REDUKT ECHO house

One of the cool things about the REDUKT ECHO house is that it's divided into four "rooms" inside:

• the luminous and spacious living room and kitchenette,

• a second separate room under the mezzanine,

• a bathroom with a shower, cabinet and sink, as well as a toilet,

• a mezzanine with a desk - a great quiet place to work or relax.

Interior of REDUKT ECHO mobile home. Photo: REDUKT

REDUKT ECHO house has two rooms, a kitchen, bathroom, and mezzanine, all of which add up to 14 sqm.

The living room is the biggest space in the house. It's merged with a kitchenette opposite the front door. The kitchen is fully furnished with a fridge, a sink and a cooktop. The living space is designed for comfort and convenience: with a big sofa, storage and a bookcase. Behind the bookcase is another room for those who need their separate space exclusively. 

This space can be arranged according to your needs, for an additional bedroom, work area or relaxation space. It has two bookcases with shelves and a closet in an alcove.

Plywood furniture in REDUKT ECHO mobile house on wheels. Photo: REDUKT

Once you've made it up the stairs, you'll find yourself on a mezzanine. If you place a full-size mattress there, you regain a few square meters of usable space at ground zero without sacrificing full sleeping comfort. And if you need your own corner with a work desk, it's there too :)

REDUKT ECHO mobile home space includes a mezzanine with access by steps. Photo: REDUKT

Tech side of the house

The house is heated with infrared floor foils and a wood-burning stove for a cozy interior climate and all-year use. You can also equip the house with an air conditioning with a heating function. The wooden structure of the house is responsible for proper thermal insulation. It has a mineral wool filling and a highly vapor-permeable membrane, which makes the walls of the house "breathe."

REDUKT ECHO house is a welcoming space for tiny living. Photo: REDUKT

This house is 6.60 m long, 2.55 m wide, and 3.95 m high (including the trailer). You can make the REDUKT ECHO house function autonomously by installing the off-grid package that includes a water tank of up to 100 l with a pump and a solar system with a battery and an inverter.

Wooden elevation of REDUKT houses seamlessly blends with surroundings. Photo: REDUKT

The interior design of the REDUKT ECHO is a great example of how to make the most of every square meter of the space in a mobile home with a small footprint.