Capsule & prefab homes · Companies, buying and building

Atlas of compact homes

Explore the many ways to live small.

A capsule home, a tiny house and a modular dwelling may look similar but work very differently. Begin with the format, explore its possibilities and learn which questions to ask.

Three starting points

What are you looking for?

Compare ideas before comparing photographs or prices.

Concept image of a tiny house in a natural landscape

Tiny houses

Small scale does not define how a home is built. A tiny house can have foundations or be transportable.

Wheels or foundations? →
Concept image of a compact prefabricated home

Prefabricated and modular homes

Components are made before reaching the site. The method alone determines neither cost nor permission.

Understand the differences →

The three images above are concept illustrations, not photographs of homes available for purchase.

Before deciding

Pictures inspire. Specifications inform.

For living

Examine habitability, insulation, ventilation and the plot.

Read the guide →
For hospitality

Check the operating model, permission and infrastructure.

Read the analysis →
For comparing offers

Assess total cost, documentation and after-sales service.

Compare costs →

Editorial directory

Manufacturers to investigate.

Initial profiles with a source and facts still to verify. Inclusion is not an endorsement.

Editorial profile

Luban Cabin · China

What the company offers and what we need to check before comparing.

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