the ÁPH80 prefab micro home

Spanish architectural firm ÁBATON released a new 27 square-meter prefab residence known as ÁPH80. Developed for the principles of “wellbeing, environmental balance, and simplicity”, this dwelling for two people is a simple yet aesthetically balanced design perfect for any accessory dwelling project. ÁBATON’s hope is that the ÁPH80 will continue to evolve as they develop a series of larger homes based upon this module. [1]

ÁPH80 has 3 different spaces measuring 27 sq mt (9x3): a living-room/kitchen, a full bathroom and double bedroom. Its gabled roof is 3,5mts high indoors. Most of the materials can be recycled and meet the sustainable criteria that ÁBATON applies to all its projects. It blends in with the environment thanks to its large openings that bring the outdoors inside. The use of wood throughout the building not only adds calmness and balance but it is also hypoallergenic. The sourced wood comes from regulated forests (will regrow to provide a wide range of other benefits such as further carbon storage, oxygen generation and forest habitat).

The outside is covered with grey cement wood board. Ventilated façade with 12cm thermal insulation around the building. Solid timber structure manufactured through numerical control; Inside timber panels made of Spanish Fir Tree dyed white. ÁPH80 has been designed and manufactured fully in Spain.

Manufacturing time ranges from 4 to 6 weeks. Assemby is completed within one day. Price starts from 32.000€  ÁBATON are currently developing simpler series which can be added to the ÁPH80 to suit every particular need, creating larger spaces and contributing to the project's versatility.

[1] Ref. http://inhabitat.com/abaton-debuts-minimal-hypoallergenic-prefab-housing-in-spain/