Moreover, the factory prebuilt models enable all interiors to be finalized indoors, and the houses are basically ready for use once they are unloaded and adjusted in place on the final destination. Dimensions are optimized for shipping pre-build and some structural changes have been made to accommodate this. The main difference with the new models – Mini House 2.0 – is that they are completely prefabricated. All houses have interior finishing with wood floors, wood panel interior walls and a few selected optional interior solutions like bathroom, kitchen, bedroom and storage installed from the factory. In theory, only a plinth foundation needs to be prepared, unless the houses are equipped with kitchen or bathroom, which will require further planning and work (and local permits) in regards to sewage, water, electricity etc. It now includes prefabricated volumes to be transported on a truck and placed on the final site with a mobile crane. In 2014, the concept was simplified and adopted to availability outside of Sweden. Jonas Wagell looked at the automotive industry and questioned why a house would have a lower level of identification and packaging. Furthermore, as a second priority the concept addressed marketing and communication values, by suggesting a better defined “product” than what was currently on the market.
Among other things, Mini House took advantage of the regulations for “non-compact structures” to create the outdoor pergola which enhances the experience of volume and space. The project focused on three areas of developement building code optimization, creating a defined Product and optimizing production. The first criteria was to challenge the Swedish building code by pushing the limits for what was allowed within the permit-free regulations. Flat-pack delivery and quick set-up was key features. The idea behind Mini House started in 2007 as a simple, but refined 15 square meters cabin equipped as a weekend resort or guest house.
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