Buhaus Is Launching Luxe Prefab Homes Designed for Off-Grid Living
Tiny living meets luxury in these Bauhaus-inspired shipping container homes.
In the wake of the 2018 Woolsey Fire that devastated Southern California, Malibu architect Doug Burdge and builder Nate Garnero sought to provide their clients with temporary housing by repurposing shipping containers into fire-resistant tiny homes.
Drawing upon Garnero’s six years of cargotecture experience and Burdge’s design expertise, the duo recently launched the Buhaus: a tiny pre-permitted container home designed for indoor/outdoor living. "People appreciate great design, and most shipping container designs seem to be more low-end," says Burdge. "We wanted to create a higher-end shipping container living unit."
Constructed from a repurposed shipping container, the Buhaus offers 160 square feet of luxury living with off-grid capabilities.
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Every Buhaus unit comes with a custom Murphy bed with integrated storage on all sides to maximize space. "We look at our unit as if someone was staying in a very cool hotel room," says Burdge. "It has everything they could need: a bed, sitting area, closet, mini bar, bathroom, and an incredible outdoor shower experience."
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Garnero adds that the Buhaus is particularly well-suited for boutique hoteliers and property owners looking for an extra guest suite. He also envisions institutional uses—such as university housing—due to the quick build time and small construction footprint. Since everything within the unit is inspected by California Deputy Inspectors, buyers only need to secure local site planning permits.
When the Murphy bed is stowed away, a small section of the wall can be lowered to create a small table. Note the fire-resistant metal panels that can be lifted up to serve as shade elements for an outdoor living area; when pulled down, the panels can be secured for privacy and during inclement weather.
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