Tiny House

ECOSPACE

ECOSPACE is a Latvia-based manufacturer specializing in the design and construction of portable timber frame buildings and modular homes. With over 20 years of experience in the construction and assembly of prefabricated structures, ECOSPACE offers a comprehensive range of services, from initial design and 3D modeling to on-site installation. Their production facility is located in Riga, specifically in the Jugla district, where they manufacture both modular and timber frame houses ranging in size from 20m² and up. They also offer the construction and installation of saunas and camping houses. ECOSPACE emphasizes sustainability by using environmentally friendly materials in their building processes. They provide full-cycle construction services, encompassing planning, coordination, construction, and landscaping. Customer testimonials highlight ECOSPACE's ability to customize designs to meet specific needs, offering professional recommendations and ensuring high-quality construction. Clients have noted the company's attention to detail, responsiveness, and adherence to agreed-upon timelines. Their offerings include a variety of modular home models, such as the FURU, ECOSPACE, CUBE, DUO, and BARN series, each with different sizes and room configurations. They also offer private home designs like the SOLKSTEN. These homes are designed to be energy-efficient and suitable for year-round living. ECOSPACE provides services such as foundation preparation and connection to local utility networks. ECOSPACE extends its services beyond Latvia, delivering homes to Lithuania, Estonia, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Germany, the Netherlands, and throughout Europe. They offer prospective clients the opportunity to visit their production facility and view a demo house. ECOSPACE states that their all-season modular home costs start from 899 EUR/m2. ECOSPACE aims to provide high-quality, customizable housing solutions at an affordable price, offering a full suite of services from design to installation.

Riga, Latvia

Konteineru mājas un moduļi

Reborn Buildings, based in Riga, Latvia, specializes in the design and construction of modular homes and buildings using repurposed shipping containers. The company's philosophy revolves around "rebirth," giving shipping containers a second life by transforming them into modern and functional spaces. These spaces range from saunas and living modules to compact offices and utility buildings. Reborn Buildings emphasizes sustainability and resourcefulness. By repurposing shipping containers, they prevent significant amounts of metal from rusting away, promoting environmentally conscious construction practices. They underscore a commitment to responsible consumption of natural resources. The company highlights the inherent strength and durability of shipping containers as a core aspect of their building method. They emphasize that these containers, having weathered long sea voyages, provide a robust and reliable structural foundation for their modular constructions. This foundation contributes to the buildings' overall longevity and resilience. Reborn Buildings caters to individual customer needs, offering flexible and customizable designs. Their modular structures can be adapted to suit various preferences, tastes, and lifestyles. The company emphasizes the ability to move these structures, even internationally, providing added flexibility for clients who may relocate. Reborn's initial focus was on saunas, drawing upon traditional Latvian sauna practices to promote physical and mental well-being. They offer a range of sauna models, including the "Pirts Ūsiņš" designed for ritualistic bathing, the "Sauna Ahti" suited for family or group gatherings, and a portable sauna built on a raft. Beyond saunas, they provide living modules like "Lote" and "Kate," office modules, and utility modules, demonstrating the versatility of their container-based construction. The company can be found on social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, where they share updates and engage with their audience. Reborn Buildings aims to enhance well-being through thoughtfully designed and sustainably constructed spaces, rooted in the tradition of Latvian saunas and adapted for modern living.

Riga, Latvia

Brette Haus

Brette Haus, based in Riga, Latvia, is an innovative manufacturer specializing in foldable and modular prefab homes. The company focuses on creating portable structures designed for rapid deployment and mobility, targeting various sectors including recreation, wellness, emergency shelter, and residential living. Their patented hinge mechanism and space-doubling system ensure durability, with the ability to withstand over 100 folding cycles, making foldable housing as reliable and accessible as conventional homes. Brette Haus has three patents pending and ten more in development, demonstrating their commitment to continuous innovation. Brette Haus uses sustainable materials and construction methods. Their structures utilize wood fibre boards made from sawmill residues, such as sawdust and shavings, pressed into insulation boards without synthetic adhesives. These eco-friendly boards are recyclable, compostable, and absorb CO₂, combining strength, breathability, and durability while preventing thermal bridges. The boards are also treated to enhance fire, insect, and rodent resistance. For structural integrity, Brette Haus employs CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) for floors, walls, and ceilings. CLT consists of layers of timber bonded at right angles, forming a strong composite suitable for both structural and aesthetic applications, which is crucial because folding houses place high stress on structural elements. This enables the company to create transparent glass cabins that open directly to nature, while maintaining structural strength. Brette Haus homes are designed for various applications. The "Tiny D" design is tailored for Scandinavian retreats, combining efficient prefabrication, durability, and aesthetic appeal for modern housing needs. The "ÆQUA" design focuses on wellness and recreation, with sauna-based blocks suitable for integration into business models and landscapes. The "Rustic Design" offers a portable living solution, emphasizing design, durability, and freedom. The company aligns with ESG principles, using renewable wood from responsibly managed forests and minimizing waste through precise production. Their structures are fire-resistant (REI 60) and earthquake-resilient. Brette Haus aims to offer sustainable and elegant housing for a modern, mobile lifestyle, promoting freedom of movement and harmony with nature. They have a 2-year warranty for all elements, with an estimated lifespan of 50+ years with proper care. Standard installation requires clear vehicular access to the building site and takes between 3 hours and 1 day, depending on site conditions and access. Lead time for manufacturing varies from 8 to 12 weeks depending on the factory workload. Brette Haus targets various markets, including hospitality, real estate, remote offices, and rapid community development. They also collaborate with entities like Prefab Lab to facilitate smart design adaptations and precise technical detailing. Their social media presence includes LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, indicating active engagement with their customer base and industry partners.

Riga, Latvia

MyCabin Global

MyCabin Global, headquartered in Riga, Latvia, with a manufacturing facility in Jelgava, is a manufacturer of Nordic-inspired prefab modular homes. The company was founded to provide accessible, modern homes that harmonize with nature, addressing a perceived gap in the market for transparent pricing and readily available product examples. MyCabin aims to transform modular homes into a global standard for housing by delivering high-quality, sustainable living spaces. Their vision is to redefine modern living through innovation, craftsmanship, and accessibility, offering solutions that seamlessly integrate into various lifestyles and locations. MyCabin's modular homes emphasize natural materials, minimalism, and access to daylight. They are engineered to withstand diverse climates, from frosty winters to sun-soaked summers, and are designed for year-round comfort, durability, and style. The company focuses on streamlined, sustainable manufacturing processes within their cutting-edge facility in Jelgava, ensuring precision, quality, and efficiency at every stage. MyCabin’s commitment includes high-quality homes manufactured indoors, designed to fit the building standards of respective markets, utilizing quality materials, and offering a manufacturer's warranty. They also emphasize fast production and seamless delivery. The company began in 2020 with product development and initial sales. In 2021, they opened their first production facility in Latvia and completed their first deliveries. Expansion into the North American market followed in 2022 with a second production facility planned in the Chicago area (although the provided content does not confirm its completion). In 2023, MyCabin expanded its Latvian operations with a larger production facility to serve key Baltic and European markets. By 2024, MyCabin expanded into Estonia and Lithuania, appointing local sales representatives and introducing demo homes. Currently, MyCabin operates in Latvia, Finland, Lithuania, Germany, Estonia, USA, Poland, and Canada. Demo houses are available in Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Estonia and Germany (scheduled for March 2025). The company's mission is to design and deliver affordable, high-quality modular homes that are simple to understand, easy to purchase, and built to last, ensuring a streamlined process from production to key handover. Their values include exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, simplicity, sustainability, and customer-centricity.

Riga, Latvia