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But where would all the people employed in the homeless industry in Ireland work? How would they feed their families and pay their mortgages?

@@robertbrowne4049 the same place the buggy whip people went? im sure their skills can be used in other ways. Besides, there will always be a need for advocates, even if everyone could have a roof over their heads.

@@mistymckinney3337 There is no skill in appending yourself onto homeless people. They are enablers and multipliers of the problem there is a concept in psychology called “learned helpless”. How are you going to house everyone if there is an endless stream of people being funneled into the country? Have you been down Moore Street during lockdown? Meanwhile the charity industry, the vulture funds, hedge funds, REITS are competing against unlucky factory workers, food industry workers ordinary folk, driving the prices for scarce property through the roof.

@@robertbrowne4049 This made me laugh. "Endless stream" of people coming to Ireland? Whats that have to do with homeless? Interesting take. Property prices are skyrocketing in the western world for a multitude of reasons. Homelessness and immigration aren't even close to the top two reasons why.

What happens when there is a homeless population in the modular homes park?

And, how do they hold up under weather conditions. What upkeep is necessary to the outside structure and materials. Exciting idea!

Probably plumbing is hard to do and nobody wants to actually live in since small space.. people only love tiny homes in RU-vid but in real life tiny homes stand for sale in the marketplace and nobody wants to buy them

So I think this would be good in a controlled area meaning put in an area on a parcel with other homes that are similar in size and structure, as I don’t see this as a house for somebody with a family, this is like maybe for seniors or short term rentals etc. it would be a good source of additional housing in some communities, that may be experiencing a loss of housing stock!

@@Hello-zf5lq The only people who want live in tiny homes are the ones who build it. Lol

@@Hello-zf5lq bro they literally said u can stack or add more together? And its not exactly a tiny home entirely cuz its pretty damn huge, like if u lived in a dorm or apartment or a roommate roomy or even renting a room in someone elses house etc, this shit aint small at all dude :/, tho i dont wanna explain the possibilities with this since ur small minded asf

They mentioned that 90% of the work was done for the owner but they didn't mention exactly what the remaining 10% would be.

The real challenge are zoning laws and whether these can be built to code. They also don't seem to be designed for all climates.

@@snowballeffect7812 They will dial it in and make it better over time, just like any other creation.

@@samsmith3025 Exactly. People are expecting this company to have everything figured out before they even hit mass production. Like the iPhone 14 years ago, I am sure this product will go through many iterations and improvements over time.

The demand is going to be there and with that - economies of scale and price of the technology will help the price go down further. At the R&D phase for them to project $49.5K. I think is very conservative. I am curious the longevity of this product and its durability in other weather. I can't wait to see how this progresses in 3-5 years.

@@iminterested143 You guys are missing the point. Landlords don't want the zoning laws to change. The reason we have a housing crisis is because zoning laws don't allow for new affordable housing to go up. Even if the demand is there, if they're illegal, they won't go anywhere.

It's a glorified double wide hun, except it folds rather than splits in half. Just buy a double wide maybe. You can get one for a steal since lot leases are so high.

Just. Don’t buy in a hurricane zone. Wizard of Oz all over again. But no over the rainbow.

Seeking Grama may your dreams come true!

@@allaboutroofing2 double wides, even single wife’s are much more expensive than this, at least in Texas.

@@menamurray4389 double wides start around $40K. Not sure where you are looking. Try google. I just verified what I already knew in about 2 minutes. If you want a deal, buy one slightly used since they depreciate so much.

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i think that 50k is alot of money, because an easier and cheaper way would be converted shipping containers, because they already excist and are made by hundreds of companies all around the world, and the trucks, cranes and ships that transport them also already excist. And there are trucks that can load and unload those containers, so no seperate crane needs to be hired for loading and unloading, so more cost savings.

You are NAIVE. They care about making a buck just like everyone else. $5-K is still out of most ppls reach. Now if the small one costs $10K, then id say they are on to something. They ARE NOT NON PROFIT. LOL

These houses are not at all ADA compliant. Theyre 400 sqft - how would you maneuver a wheelchair in the bathroom where you need a 5 foot diameter circle of empty floor space just to turn around? And with assisted living you need to fit medical equipment and 2 adults inside. There's no way.

This is just one model of home my guy. There are more models coming out and you can customize the house anyways. Stop being a Debbie downer and let her dream. Jeesh

Elders need walk in tubs and showers..wheel chair turning room..and basic cooking needs. Many elders have saved all their lives..and deserve more than this for all they have paid into ss and taxes over 55 plus years. Plus these homes need insulation and in my part of thr world..they need not to fly in tornadoes.

Maybe not a Nobel award, since the house doesn’t fully qualify in the Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, and Peace categories. But a Pritzker award is the equivalent top prize in architecture.

I wonder if it's windproof and water proof. This is the ANSWER to affordable housing.

I lost a lot of respect for the Nobel Peace Prize when they awarded it to President Obama. I never understood their motivation. I like him I, but he was undeserving of that particular award.

@@gdroyal300 he was pretty much baffled too when he got the award

What in the world makes you think this is cheap? You could build it better and cheaper on site.

Exactly! And it has now been 1yr since this video was posted and I am not seeing these anywhere where I live or being advertised either. Makes me think it might have had some issues??? Not sure though. Sounds and looks good in theory.

Go to their website

thats brilliant, are theses hooked for water

Was there a limit to how many units he could have on his property? What about utility hookups?

Which county? Counties and cities can have different zoning rules.

So innovative and a real solution for small new homes.

@@ShoppingWithStyle this is costs right now. imagine when the factory line goes into full swing.

Yes I do..lol. Hello Ashley how are you doing today hope all is well with you and your family over there. Stay safe.

Por favor en Florida esta aprobada? I can get one in Florida?

I work for boxabl.. And it is definitely impressive. They r priced around 50k. As an employee there, I am definitely looking to purchase one

@@EM-cj7tu : OH, okay! Well....I'm definitely will be getting one.

@@santeriabanks2930 Hi Santeria, how are you doing today? Hope all is well with you and your family over there. Stay safe

Gonna be the far future as there's a long line of orders waiting

All of that is on their RU-vid channel

Elon Musk has a 20' x 20' model that he is living in down at SpaceX

@@chrisrowland2223 that's how I found out about this.. it is such a dream living situation

@@alienc I remember seeing this company last year on a couple of channels. Then read an article yesterday about Elon's place, they are also researching using a similar technology to use as housing on the moon or beyond. It is pretty cool to see the possible innovations

@@chrisrowland2223 they also can use these for disaster relief, infirmary, construction site housing, military barracks, etc

It’s a great concept but don’t forget, it’s $49,000 without the land underneath. It could easily run $1,049,000 in many cities.

No land. No utility hook up. This thing looks like a refugee from the movie set of "Ready Player One". In that dystopia, people in the future live in stacked up small modular homes, like this.

There is quite close to this in S.Korea & it cost around 30k.

@@Easy-Eight So, get ready, player one…🥲

50,000 for a chicken coop 🤭 i call it extortion you can build from bamboo for only 500

Hello Samantha thanks for your post. How are you doing. Hope all is well with you and your family over there?

An answer for homeless vets!

This! Solution to homelessness.

@@paulashaia9914 Remember that a physical house is only part of the solution. You need to have land and services like water, gas, and electricity. I own a house in Southern California. I could get a mansion for the same price if I wanted to move to some sh**hole state. In other words, I am paying for the land and location, which keeps going up in value. The house or structure actually depreciates over time unless you do major upgrades. You can find cheap land in boondocks without services, otherwise the cost can be greater than the house.

@@MusicByJC there are many places where that could be established. Not talking about So. Cal. That would be my last choice. Florida and SE states where it's not so cold and a central bldg that could house ppl in emergency situations. Many solutions to a dire situation. I'm sure many of those ppl aren't that concerned about location and expensive land, just shelter and food

@@paulashaia9914 - they already have such homes in Fl & Southern states -- they're called mobile homes, trailer homes, & manufactured homes.

East Coast, as well.

Land is the problem. Where do you put it in the most populated areas yet still affordable. You can't.

@@allaboutroofing2 yup my thought too Where would you put it and I bet it would have to match cod's..but boy this is a wonderful idea for sure

@@phyillisowens6491 it's a refresh of the mobile home/ trailer home. They basically are just that. Mobile homes that instead of splitting in half for transport, fold up for transportation.

@@allaboutroofing2 I think your right

I too want to believe in this dream! Are they available in Australia?

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Nailed it

My house is leaky? How DARE you!!!

Totally. We just did a small build using SIPs and my understanding of weathertightness and cladding was taken to an entirely new level. Most people do not know shit about building systems and it's this 'what you THINK you know' problem that is frustrating the shift to efficient construction. Pure garbage ignorance and prejudice based on precisely nothing.

Why would anyone want an airtight house? For various reasons - no one should. If you mean less-leaky wrt to air and moisture, sure, but you didnt type that.

It's guaranteed until the check clears.

@@stanleyhape8427 No, that's a house you would build. They would have a warranty.

Yes also curious about this

On their website and in other vids they state that the rating will be compliant and even exceeding the standards against all of those things you have mentioned and more ...and specific roof plans are also available for those in places with snow etc...all of that is covered on their website....

@@barbibishop7362 You also need a plot of land , electricity , water and sewage. Also these start at 50k .

I was wondering where gutters were the whole video. I'm wondering how water runs off the roof and to where. lol

Me too, thinking about same water and wind

It's made of concrete and steel so it's more durable and fireproof compared to American cardboard houses.

They fold it up and then put it back together when the storm is gone.

@@michaelh4227 , 🤣👍 and The Flintstones are highly impressed

I also live in a non stick built but it looks stick built factory home it is awsome it is a 1998 home. 2×6 I believe constructed we get alot of snow I have never shoveld the roof as is it is a split level and if you fall off it's a big drop. And to tall to snow rake or any other ground method with out a ladder I have insurance so premium boy can pay for any damage in a catastrophic snow. 3 to 4 feet in areas has held up well. That was my biggest concern and well zero problems many winters also -40 -50 below zero Temps this house is warm. Hope this helps someone with questions.

Who did you use? I've had trouble finding modular builders who can build for less than $150 per sqft.

Was that actually cheaper than stick built when complete? Been trying to understand building a home vs an existing home and I read the foundation is the biggest cost. One website estimator said about 350k for a house that size with high end finishes for stick built. I’m pretty ignorant in this space though, so I have no idea really.

@@aliannarodriguez1581 yes. It is considerably cheaper to have a house built in a factory than stick built....about 25-30 percent cheaper. The craftsmanship is superior to stick built. You are right that the foundation is expensive but not as much as the house.

@@playwithmemonkey our house was built in Williamsburg, VA (as in Colonial Williamsburg) so the local contractor we used was Tidewater Modular Custom Homes. Tidewater Modular Custom Homes was the one who modified the plans for us, put in the foundation, outside brick work, and screened in porch. The factory we used was Excel Homes in Liverpool, PA

But how do you get upstairs?

@@mrbillcollecta They have floor plans with basement doors or stair openings built in to them.

Exactly

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Yes. For that price I’d be expecting more premium finishes and materials. Say $40,000, then we’ll talk.

Smaller but more expensive than a standard Toyota SUV. Rock on!

These houses will not meet code in most states. The reason is simple most states have minimum square footage requirements for houses nowadays. In my particular location in Florida You must have 1500 ft² for a new house. This is on your own property.

These room modules will stack and connect to make any building type. You can set up utilities however you want to at your site. Whether its a water tank or solar panels it will connect the same way to the Boxabl as regular utilities.

Excellent Comment. Some one is drawing this up right now :-)

Having read most comment, I think the Boxabl bot is not that impressed. Seems to be a copy paste from other answers.

@@boxablsupport5065 In the stackable units, where will the stairs be placed? This is absolutely brilliant.

@@boxablsupport5065 are you going to be able to choose between different sizes? or is it just the Casita for now?

But what about locations with lots of snow? A flat roof like that... I'm not sure about where I live (Rocky Mtns).

Also what about hurricane proof?

@@60eyewatcher exactly then you'll be living in an accordion

i agree

that for me is as wel the big question! no foundation as well

Amazing!

Yes. Im wondering about financing.

That is always a good plan :-) Proverbs 21:9 "Better to live on the edge of a roof than with a contentious woman in a large house."

@@Nerd3927 Or a contentious man- ; )

@@Nerd3927 LOL

@@Nerd3927 I always find it hilarious when misogynists assume everyone is male.

Don't even need to be single. A three bedroom one and a half bath on my town cost about 150,000. Get an acre buy one for our daughter, one for our son and one for the parents

If this is affordable to you. Then why not buy a actual house?

You get to move up higher in the queue if you put down $1K deposit. For me I'll wait to see how the first challenges to local zoning laws work out. That could be the deal breaker right there.

I’m thinking Utah.

@@antoniojohnson3925 the one state that really hates tiny homes. Utah is the inventing capitol of McMansions.

@@Roobah Ew, we don't need mcmansions anymore. Overpriced,cookie cutter, and utter waste of space that can be replaced by either tiny home villages and/or apartment/condominiums.

Wow a 200 year old house? That should tell you something, they used to build to, houses were built alot better back when. Now they are putting them up in an hour. I don't think this unfoldable house will last anywhere near 200 years let alone 30. I would love to have a 200 year old house.

I have heard that lumber used to be so much harder and termite resistant. That may be one reason your wonderful home is so reliable.

@@klachenauer well a 2x4 was actually 2x4 not 1 3/4 x 3 3/4

@@sandraday6955 Lol

Is that where the mummy returns?

Built in Nevada and selling them in Southern CA so they're probably built to fairly strict code standards

I don't see the Fire ratings questions answered by Boxabl Support...wonder why.

@@Nerd3927 They're steel, so I'd imagine their fire rating would be better than any wood-clad home.

now spend another 50k for land, another 50 for "power/water" hook up, 150k, not cheap

Can you provide insight into how you see this panning out, since you’ve got unique experience as a home builder?

@@radiofreealbemuth8540 my first thought when I watched the video presentation (after my initial amazement) was what’s the catch? These days … a home, an Elon Musk “cheap” electric car for under a 100k is a wild concept. Indeed unbelievable! One of the reasons I love this product. I would suggest the company being a little more transparent because most folks without any home building, ownership experience … you know these are likely their clients, will always ask what’s the catch? I asked that question even with my experience. They should be sure to explain more details. Provide clients with “all” the information they may require. This will add a ton of credibility to their company name… branding. In another comment I mentioned my concerns about 2 things. 1) the quality of the presentation videos seems “homemade” it lacks authenticity. 2) there was no information about the extra costs, primarily the roof? Solve these 2 issues and of course market awareness and this concept becomes more attainable. The tiny house thing, to my amazement, is pretty big. This company says they have 2 billion in pre-orders! That’s a Shark Tank moment right there! It also tells you where the market is headed. But even a friend who has built a tiny home has spent $50k as a novice then $35k on another experienced project but… they do not hold a candle to what I see here. Let’s face it - those projects are a travel trailer. As well as many others like it. I compare this emerging business to the mobile homes of yesteryear. Eventually the mobile home industry had to overcome their bad reputation and produce a more quality product. These new box home product will lack credibility. They will be viewed with skepticism. For good reason. The manufacture who figures out how to provide a quality “home” - no “wheels” and provide excellent customer service will prevail. Additionally, while I realize there are widely varying parameters to local ordinances, any further info the manufacture can voluntarily provide their “newbie customers” would provide the customers with a great more confidence and making a purchase that much easier to visualize and see themselves in that home. Edit… look for the government to assert their control over this industry. Like they have over your entire life. This will have a huge effect on who can actually own this home. An example: the state of California had “purchased” an apartment building to house the homeless fir something like 5.5 million at a cost of something like $175,000 per resident. Imagine what they could have done with this product instead. Or worse yet… what they will do to the regulations of this product so that it will become just as expensive to the residents.

@@willroda-fiveoclockdocksca2757 thank you. Yes, the regs, zoning, permitting issues are of concern to me. There needs to be reform and a change in perspective on this. I’d like to get your thoughts on the availability/suitability/ cost for slab, plumbing, electro lift, sewage. I’ve a concern about that. I think the market is so huge and so necessary that even if Boxabl stays somewhat niche (

@@willroda-fiveoclockdocksca2757 Yeah, they'll pocket tons for themselves like always.

@@willroda-fiveoclockdocksca2757 - Will - you are making good points with your background and experience as a home builder.

What’s efficient about it? It uses steel, concrete and plastic foam the three most energy consuming construction products on the planet.

@@rozinant1237 i think he means setup wise.

With such a ridiculously high property taxes it’s better to be homeless than to “own” a house.

@@lulolee5325 so true!! 😞

Weather Modifications are the reason to stay out of hurricane, wildfire and tornado prone areas. Also areas that get extreme temperatures. A metal home won't be comfortable in AZ, AK or FL

The way I've seen this done is that the assembly process gets approved as an assembled component through underwriters laboratory. Because for example the wall plumbing electrical is done exactly the same every time and somewhat automated once it has UL approval as long as it isn't changed it doesn't really need to be inspected because it's done the same each time.

Boxabl buildings conform to and exceed the requirements of any building code. Boxabl will come with state modular approval. Modular approval is great because it reduces local inspections and the plans are pre approved at the state level.

When the weather report says " hurricane a commin" you can fold up and get out a Dodge. 😆

@@stevethomas5209 but what do they do with all their stuff?

@@shecalledmelisalou Well I was thinkin 🤔. After you fold it up you could stack everything on top of the box w the chickens, hook it up to the trailer hitch and go like a crazy man.

@@boxablsupport5065 Do you deliver throughout the entire U.S.A ?

I was just about to say the same thing

I was just about to say the same thing too. I guess to make it passive you might need much thicker insulated walls and windows, and a foldable house wouldn't be inherently airtight. Worth a try though.

Hello Paulie how are you doing today. Hope all is well with you and your family?

Not for me they could drop into one whole a so small what about foundations are they concreted in or just hard standing

@@lindsayives4915 Personally, I would put in on a concrete foundation

@clot shots I would imagine it would be similar to a regular home where you would have an external point of connection on the wall for electrical. The utility provider would install a meter socket on the outside of the Boxabl and an electrician would complete the final connection. For example, sanitary sewer for the toilet would be piped under the floor towards the nearest exterior wall and a plumber would then be able to connect underground piping, similar to how you would with an RV, only this would be a permanent connection and accessible by a crawl space. That's the one thing they do a really poor job of doing in the description is explaining that you would still need to have a contractor build a foundation with an accessible crawl space in order to connect the utilities.

They stack so you can even stack two for the same amount of interior space and it'd take up less space on your land.

True, but you’d be surprised at how poorly something more expensive per sq ft can be, not to mention the insane idea that something only ought to be inspected new… then you end up with a bunch of condemned houses that had those roof overhangs

They're still using lapped joints and gaskets, it's just steel instead of carved wood, but the result is as weather-tight as a good car door. The overhang lack can be cured by simply installing a retractable awning.

personally i would build an cheap steel structure with a sloped roof over the main structure to provide overhangs and a sloped roof as I would be concerned about heavy wet snow and would want the constant rain in winter and conifer needles to have something to slide off of. However to have a base like that to work from at that price point is brilliant as there is a lot of value at the price point especially with difficult to get builders and the price to build with trades people continually going up in price.

@@philipbloomquist1580 Exactly. If it can support a whole 'nother structure on top of it, it should be able to support a lightweight roof bolted on. Even if the existing roof leaks eventually, slapping another roof over top of it doesn't look like a particularly daunting project. You could even add more insulation if you were in a colder climate.

No different than a mobile home, Only problem is the cost of a crane

Hello Valery how are you doing. Hope all is well with you and your family over there. Stay safe

Two people, two units with an enclosed walkway between. Could be for senior living, college living, or emergency quarters after a natural disaster. Mother-in-law or teen wanting privacy.

@@bentnickel7487 Exactly, absolutely. I'm definitely going to look into this as an option. Thank you!

utilities are simple PEX for water and bus bar for electricity. in other words 3 wires and a push in PEX connection.

@Jchen Jchen im on septic but if a street sewer is in the area it's possable