The new and emerging fashion to lead an off-grid life, is opening up a very interesting market niche for ecological architecture. More and more people want to bet on sustainable housing, with total energy independence. This is why alternatives to conventional homes have emerged. Have you heard of prefabricated houses? They are small wooden houses equipped with absolutely everything necessary to live, like any other conventional house. However, in this case it is smaller houses with solar panels. Through solar energy all the supplies of the house are fed, generating a complete energy self-sufficiency.
Prefabricated houses
Prefabricated houses or mini houses arise as the need to respond to an increasingly emerging market niche. These are people who want to opt for a minimalist lifestyle, with just the right amount of space and goods. They usually have an average size of 37 square meters. They are characterized by being extremely functional and making the most of the space. Another remarkable aspect is their energy source. This type of housing usually has a renewable energy supply, mainly solar panels.
It is not only intended to live with just enough, but to move away from the consumption of fossil and polluting energies. Living in the smallest possible space and generating the least possible impact. They can be found for sale or you can design it from scratch based on your preferences. In addition, we can also find this type of accommodation as an option in tourist destinations. Maybe it is a good way to try if you still have doubts, or simply a good way to spend a weekend with your family.
Madeiguincho
It is a company that started as a carpentry, and today works building, among other things, these mini-houses. With an extensive theoretical and practical training in the world of design and traditional carpentry, this company is committed to environmentally friendly designs. It uses sustainable materials and pretends that the designs camouflage with the environment, and not destroy it. Barça is one of the latest models proposed by this studio. A prefabricated house mounted on a trailer. Do you want to know what are its features?
Barça, the mini house
The advantage of prefabricated houses on trailers is that they can be installed anywhere in the world. Whether you feel like having a secret place in the countryside or you decide to live permanently in the suburbs, mini houses are a good option. Of course, they can’t be constantly on the move, for that a motorhome would be better! Barça is the name of the latest design of the Portuguese brand Madeiguincho. It demonstrates the perfect combination of aesthetics and functionality. As for the energy supply, it has solar panels and bacteria, which allow energy storage even on cloudy days.
Features of Barça
Unlike the standard size of mini houses (37 square meters), Barça is only 5.4 meters. However, it is fully equipped and well distributed. It has a living room that receives direct natural light, a kitchen, gas stove, sink and storage space. Features:
- Master bedroom with double bed and storage on the second floor.
- Another loft bedroom.
- Third adaptable space.
- Bathroom with shower, sink and toilet.
- Water extraction by pump.
- Energy system of solar panels with backup batteries.
It lacks no detail. The designers have not yet revealed its price. However, it is a very attractive option for those who want to leave behind the traditional lifestyle and want to live strictly with the just enough and necessary. The less space, the less stuff we accumulate. In addition, it also contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. Barça brings together all the benefits of a sustainable, practical, minimalist house with a handcrafted and modern design.
