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In a time when real estate prices are going through the roof, Italian Renato Vidal has created a brilliant alternative to traditional housing. The M.A.Di. is a flat pack folding home that costs only $33K and three people can assemble it in any flat location in about 6 hours.
The building is certified as seismically safe and created with high-quality material. It comes in a variety of sizes, ranging from a 290-square-foot home for $33K to a 904-square-foot design for $73K. All basic models include a bathroom with sanitary facilities, kitchen connections, one stage staircase and technical installations.
Once on site, M.A.Di. can even be constructed without a concrete foundation. The structures can be assembled to go completely off-grid with the addition of solar panels, grey water systems, and LED lighting. “It creates cosy and safe places highly customizable according to your needs,” its website writes. Delivery time takes up to 60 days after the acceptance of the final drawings.
More info: madihome.com
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M.A.Di. looks like an ordinary house, but everything underneath the exterior is the complete opposite of “simple”
It is a flat pack folding home that costs only $33K and three people can assemble it in any flat location in about 6 hours
The home doesn’t have to be built on a concrete foundation, allowing the structure to have zero impact on the environment
Here’s a time-lapse of its assembly
And this is how the structure looks when completed
The interior has a sleek and modern open-plan style
And the 290-square-foot home can be customized to grow to a 904-square-foot design
What do you think ?
Full Name 8 years ago
I can build an entire conventional house from the dirt hole to the painted and trimmed finished product and my thought after seeing this was: Neat! Seems like everyone else is s******g all over this idea. I think it's novel and awesome, and I can that most of the comments were made by people who have no idea what they're talking about because the answers to their questions are simple. Lighten up, people. Of all things to get cranky about. Sheesh.
Katinka Min 8 years ago
I agree. I also see all these comments about how trailers etc are cheaper. Well, not the last time I looked at prefabricated tiny homes, at least not in Europe! And it's actually not that tiny. I checked out the designs on the website. I'm still not so sure about how stormresitant these are, but the flexiblilty of the design is awesome. And I have to admit, I alway liked this shape. In the 70s they were super popular holiday homes and you can still see a few them, today.
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RespectThePaiva 8 years ago
When I am going camping, I always bring with me a piece of heavy machinery. This is just perfect.
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Aahzmandus Pervect 8 years ago
Yes, three people and heavy machinery. And it doesn't have to be erected on concrete foundations, yet it is clearly shown in the pictures that it is? This looks more like a concept than finished product.
Ellen Stanley 8 years ago
It doesn't HAVE to be erected on a concrete foundation but it CAN be. Sheesh.
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Katinka Min 8 years ago
I'm surprised y all the negative comments. I've looked at a lot of tiny houses and bungalows in the last fw months and this really isn't bad. I'd be mostly concerned about the noise when living there with another person and I wonder about insulation. But the massive glass front is beautiful. A connection to water and waste needs to be done for every house and even if the assembly comes on top of the 33K it is still cheaper than anything else Ive seen with that sort of open, lightfilled design. And I'd happily hire two dozen people and a crane for day instead of half a dozen people for months on end.
Dean Terry 8 years ago
thank you. the place is insulated with solid foam excellent for insulation and noise. there are systems that don't require waste connections now and they work well too. with solar all you really need is water....
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Kori K. Warriner 8 years ago
My thoughts exactly. It took 2 whole days with a whole team of contractors to put the thing together.
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Maggie Collins 8 years ago
Wow your negativity is astounding! All you've seen is a very short video. Maybe a bit of research would give you a better idea of what this has to offer. I would love to see one built and take a tour of the inside. Then I will make my decision. Remember, "book by it's cover"?
Kitt'n Meridoc 8 years ago
There are all these holes being poked and yet none of the people poking them appeared to have clicked the link to see if they're warranted. 1. Yes, it would need to be skilled people and heavy machinery - Madi provide all of this and installation is included in the price. 2. No it doesn't have to be erected on a concrete foundation - what you see in the picture is an anchoring station. It's not necessary for the structure but you can opt for it if you'd like. 3. It's a finished product 4. Yes, you'd need a power source, water, waste, outlets etc - all of this is provided with/prior to installation. Again, crane and skilled labour included in the cost. 5. Yes you'd need land for this to go on but a) you wouldn't need a lot of it b} it'll still be WAY cheaper than buying a house. c) beauty is subjective (I actually don't think they're particularly objectionable to look at) and they're fully customizable and you can decorate them, pain etc just as you would a normal house.
Full Name 8 years ago
Ignore the cranky people. Most of the comments are outrageously ignorant.
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Mixedupste 8 years ago
Don't know what to make of this. So it can be put together by 3 people? Skilled people more like! Plus you need a power source, water and waste inlet and outlets, you would need to rent a crane to have it erected. So technically this is not a $33k house. And the main thing is you need the land for it to go on. So your costs already are spiraling out of control! They aren't even nice to look at! Better off buying something with a bit of character and you can put your own personal touch to the property. Good idea in principle but only if you are looking to build a country park where you rent these out for a week at a time, not to live in.
Full Name 8 years ago
I can build an entire conventional house from the dirt hole to the painted and trimmed finished product and my thought after seeing this was: Neat! Seems like everyone else is s******g all over this idea. I think it's novel and awesome, and I can that most of the comments were made by people who have no idea what they're talking about because the answers to their questions are simple. Lighten up, people. Of all things to get cranky about. Sheesh.
Katinka Min 8 years ago
I agree. I also see all these comments about how trailers etc are cheaper. Well, not the last time I looked at prefabricated tiny homes, at least not in Europe! And it's actually not that tiny. I checked out the designs on the website. I'm still not so sure about how stormresitant these are, but the flexiblilty of the design is awesome. And I have to admit, I alway liked this shape. In the 70s they were super popular holiday homes and you can still see a few them, today.
Load More Replies... RespectThePaiva 8 years ago
When I am going camping, I always bring with me a piece of heavy machinery. This is just perfect.
Load More Replies... Aahzmandus Pervect 8 years ago
Yes, three people and heavy machinery. And it doesn't have to be erected on concrete foundations, yet it is clearly shown in the pictures that it is? This looks more like a concept than finished product.
Ellen Stanley 8 years ago
It doesn't HAVE to be erected on a concrete foundation but it CAN be. Sheesh.
Load More Replies... Katinka Min 8 years ago
I'm surprised y all the negative comments. I've looked at a lot of tiny houses and bungalows in the last fw months and this really isn't bad. I'd be mostly concerned about the noise when living there with another person and I wonder about insulation. But the massive glass front is beautiful. A connection to water and waste needs to be done for every house and even if the assembly comes on top of the 33K it is still cheaper than anything else Ive seen with that sort of open, lightfilled design. And I'd happily hire two dozen people and a crane for day instead of half a dozen people for months on end.
Dean Terry 8 years ago
thank you. the place is insulated with solid foam excellent for insulation and noise. there are systems that don't require waste connections now and they work well too. with solar all you really need is water....
Load More Replies... Kori K. Warriner 8 years ago
My thoughts exactly. It took 2 whole days with a whole team of contractors to put the thing together.
Load More Replies... Maggie Collins 8 years ago
Wow your negativity is astounding! All you've seen is a very short video. Maybe a bit of research would give you a better idea of what this has to offer. I would love to see one built and take a tour of the inside. Then I will make my decision. Remember, "book by it's cover"?
Kitt'n Meridoc 8 years ago
There are all these holes being poked and yet none of the people poking them appeared to have clicked the link to see if they're warranted. 1. Yes, it would need to be skilled people and heavy machinery - Madi provide all of this and installation is included in the price. 2. No it doesn't have to be erected on a concrete foundation - what you see in the picture is an anchoring station. It's not necessary for the structure but you can opt for it if you'd like. 3. It's a finished product 4. Yes, you'd need a power source, water, waste, outlets etc - all of this is provided with/prior to installation. Again, crane and skilled labour included in the cost. 5. Yes you'd need land for this to go on but a) you wouldn't need a lot of it b} it'll still be WAY cheaper than buying a house. c) beauty is subjective (I actually don't think they're particularly objectionable to look at) and they're fully customizable and you can decorate them, pain etc just as you would a normal house.
Full Name 8 years ago
Ignore the cranky people. Most of the comments are outrageously ignorant.
Load More Replies... Mixedupste 8 years ago
Don't know what to make of this. So it can be put together by 3 people? Skilled people more like! Plus you need a power source, water and waste inlet and outlets, you would need to rent a crane to have it erected. So technically this is not a $33k house. And the main thing is you need the land for it to go on. So your costs already are spiraling out of control! They aren't even nice to look at! Better off buying something with a bit of character and you can put your own personal touch to the property. Good idea in principle but only if you are looking to build a country park where you rent these out for a week at a time, not to live in.
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