Brette Haus
RUSTIC CABIN
Foldable house for flexible living
and community building
and community building
Move‑ready housing for people who choose where and how they live.
Rustic combines the freedom of mobility with the comfort of a real home. It is ideal for intentional communities, co‑living projects, eco‑villages, temporary programs and rapid housing solutions.
Rustic combines the freedom of mobility with the comfort of a real home. It is ideal for intentional communities, co‑living projects, eco‑villages, temporary programs and rapid housing solutions.
Housing designed for change
Foldable prefab cabin that adapts to how people actually want to live today: location‑independent, community‑oriented, and flexible. Whether you're building an intentional community, launching a co‑living village, creating transitional housing, or responding to urgent accommodation needs — Rustic delivers complete living space in hours, not months.
MOBILITY MEETS PERMANENCE
Rustic's patented folding mechanism combines the flexibility of movable architecture with the comfort and durability of traditional wooden housing. Transport it folded, unfold on‑site in 3 hours, and enjoy decades of reliable use. When your community grows or relocates, fold it again and move.
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100 folding cycles
System engineered for repeated relocation over a 50+ year lifespan -
3 hours installation
From truck to move‑in ready the same day -
10-12 weeks lead time
Predictable timelines for project planning and phasing -
100 m² on one truck
Efficient logistics for scaling your community or program
FULL‑COMFORT LIVING, ANYWHERE
Natural wood construction, excellent acoustics and thermal performance make Rustic suitable for year‑round living in forests, fields, coastlines or urban infill sites. Residents enjoy privacy, quiet and the warmth of real wood — whether they're part of an eco‑village, a co‑living project or a transitional housing program.
Designed for living, not just shelter
TWO SIZES FOR DIFFERENT NEEDS
Efficient space planning gives residents privacy, storage and functional zones for cooking, sleeping, working and living — whether they stay for months or years.
20 m² model
Ideal for singles, couples or minimalist households. Perfect for starter units in co‑living villages, individual social housing, or worker accommodation.
Ideal for singles, couples or minimalist households. Perfect for starter units in co‑living villages, individual social housing, or worker accommodation.
20 m²
Foot print
27 m²
Usable space
4,9 m
Height
8500 kg
Weight
30 m² model
Spacious layout for small families or shared living. Suitable for family social housing, community anchor units or larger private dwellings.
Spacious layout for small families or shared living. Suitable for family social housing, community anchor units or larger private dwellings.
30 m²
Foot print
49 m²
Usable space
4,9 m
Height
10500 kg
Weight
Both models include a full bathroom, kitchen area, utility zone and cold‑climate insulation.
SIMPLE PROCESS FOR ANY BUYER
Transparent procurement process suitable for private buyers, community projects and public sector organizations.
Signing contract
Fixed payment schedule, clear timelines
Payment I - 10%
Manufacturing capacity booking
Payment II - 50%
As soon as order finalized
Manufacturing
8 - 12 weeks
Payment III - 30%
Before finishing
Payment IV - 10%
Before shipping
Shipping
Installation
WHO CHOOSES RUSTIC
Housing for people who live intentionally
- Intentional communities & co‑living pioneersVisionaries building new models of community living use Rustic to create scalable, relocatable neighbourhoods. Start with a few cabins, grow as your community expands, and reconfigure layouts without the rigidity of traditional construction.
- Eco‑villages & regenerative projectsCommunities focused on low‑impact living value Rustic's natural materials, minimal site disturbance and ability to be relocated without leaving a trace. Light foundations and wood construction align with regenerative principles.
- Municipalities & housing authoritiesLocal governments use Rustic for social housing waiting lists, disaster relief, essential worker accommodation and refugee programs. The speed and flexibility of foldable housing allow public sector to respond quickly while maintaining resident dignity and comfort.
INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY CASE:
LILLEBY CO‑LIVING VILLAGE
LILLEBY CO‑LIVING VILLAGE
Oliver Victor built Lilleby, a co‑living community near Hamburg, to create strong neighbourhood bonds and offer affordable, low‑impact housing
I choose the houses based on my personal desire to stay in them for the long term. It is a matter of material, shape, and design. We prefer prefabs with custom interior decoration and furniture solutions. I search & choose such solutions on the internet. When I like it - I buy it.
Our project is a community with people who lives together and forms a strong neighbourhood. If people decide to live tiny with us, they could buy their own tiny house or rent one of our cabins. One of the criteria is the will to live with a little carbon footprint. For example, we would prefer an owner of an electric car, not a diesel SUV.
Our project is a community with people who lives together and forms a strong neighbourhood. If people decide to live tiny with us, they could buy their own tiny house or rent one of our cabins. One of the criteria is the will to live with a little carbon footprint. For example, we would prefer an owner of an electric car, not a diesel SUV.
There are several kinds of people among our residents: some want to reduce themselves, others can’t afford a big house and also we have tiny living lovers, who admire nature more than anything.
The foldable house was delivered at the scheduled time. It stood in protective wrapping until the installation day. I was curious about the process of installation and It’s really impressive how fast that happened. It’s impossible to understand the size from the brochures or the Internet, I'm astonished at how spacious the house is inside. Overall, this is the most considerable property we have on site.
The foldable house was delivered at the scheduled time. It stood in protective wrapping until the installation day. I was curious about the process of installation and It’s really impressive how fast that happened. It’s impossible to understand the size from the brochures or the Internet, I'm astonished at how spacious the house is inside. Overall, this is the most considerable property we have on site.
Oliver Victor
Lilleby. Dorf bei Hamburg
Frequently asked
- What is a Brette Haus cabin?
- How does the folding mechanism work?
- Where are Brette Haus cabins made?
- What is the lifespan of a cabin?
- What customization options are available?
- What is included in the standard cabin price?
- How long does it take to manufacture and deliver a cabin?
- Can Brette Haus cabins be financed?
If you are a business buyer with a solid financial background, then in cooperation with Factoreal, we can expand the payment terms for you for the part to be paid after the advance, up to a maximum of 6 months after the installation of the house.
- How is the cabin delivered?
- Do you offer installation services?
- How is the cabin anchored?
- Do I need any permissions?
- Can Brette Haus cabins be used year-round, including winter?
- How are utilities connected?
- Can I order a fully off-grid version of Brette Haus?
- Can I move my cabin to a new location?
- How many times can I fold and relocate the cabin?
- What type of foundation is needed?
- Can I install Brette Haus on uneven or sloped land?
- What maintenance is required?
- Can you help with permits or documentation for my country?