ByThe recently unveiled Gapahuk cabin was designed by the Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta and the leisure home builder Rindalshytter. It can be equipped to operate completely independently of the grid, and comes in a prefabricated package, meaning it can be built virtually anywhere.
The Gapahuk is a single-story structure with 968 sq ft (90 sq m) of interior floor space. The interior is well laid out, with most of the space taken up by a large open-plan living/dining area and kitchen. The home also features three bedrooms, a spacious bathroom with a shower and toilet, and another separate toilet. The home also features a large covered outdoor deck and plenty of storage areas, both inside and out.
Judging from the renders, the finished home will feature ample glazing, while most of the interior and exterior surfaces will be clad in wood. While the basic version is intended to be hooked up to the grid, it would also be easy to install the necessary tech to take it off-grid.
According to the firm, the cabin’s sloping roof is ideal for installing solar panels, while it also protects from both the sun and high winds. The home is heated by a wood-burning stove, while it would probably be relatively simple to install a composting toilet, a couple of water tanks, and a water filtration system. Since the home was designed in Norway, it is probably safe to assume it offers comfortable living conditions even in the harshest climates.
The Gapahuk is probably the closest thing you can get to a professionally designed, high-end prefab home at the moment, and as such, also carries a hefty price tag. It costs roughly $156,600 (1350,000 NOK), which does not include construction or any of the off-grid features.
