Insider shared a photo that shows Boxabl delivering a Casita for SpaceX. Jorge RamirezBoxabl, a Las Vegas-based company, is building the $49,500 Casita tiny home, which measures 375 square feet.According to reports, Elon Musk lives in Casita. The Casita already has a 47,000-person waiting list.You can take a look inside the tiny house, which includes a bedroom, bathroom and living room.Check out more stories from Insider's business page.Tiny homes are a popular alternative to traditional family homes or apartments.Exterior of the Casita. BoxablThese tiny living units are so beloved that Elon Musk, one of the richest men in the world, has taken an interest in themInsider shared a photo that shows Boxabl delivering a Casita for SpaceX. Jorge RamirezHe lives in a tiny $50,000 unit that he rents to SpaceX in Boca Chica. The multibillionaire tweeted about it in June.Exterior of the Casita. BoxablSource: TwitterAre you curious about the tiny house that is now home to a man who could have many mansions?The Casita. BoxablHe reportedly lives in Casita, a 375-foot, $49,500 unit built by Boxabl, Las Vegas.The bathroom. BoxablSource: InsiderBoxabl, a Texas-based company, announced in November 2020 that it had installed a Casita at Boca Chica for a "top secret" customer.Insider shared a photo that shows Boxabl delivering a Casita for SpaceX. Jorge Ramirez 9:44Source: YouTubeGaliano Tiramani, founder of Boxabl, stated in a YouTube clip that it was "pretty exciting" to have these men as our first customer. It shows that people are in agreement that we're on the right track.The dining area. BoxablSource: YouTubeAlthough Tiramani didn't confirm Musk's residence in the Casita prefabricated home with Insider, the company hasn’t ruled out a role in the tiny home of the tech powerhouse.Interior of the Casita. BoxablSource: Twitter (2)Boxabl's identity is not just about Musk's rumored interest.Boxabl unit being transported with a Tesla. BoxablThe company's brief history dates back to 2017, when the Las Vegas team created its tiny homes after seeing a huge opportunity to transform building construction around the world into the factory assembly line. Just like any other everyday product Tiramani told Insider.Exterior of the Casita. BoxablHe stated that there are many reasons housing has not worked in the factory yet. "So we went through it all and solved all of those problems."Continue the storyThe unit's side will have the Boxabl logo. BoxablTiramani says that other prefab home builders face a similar problem: logistics for shipping.A Boxabl unit being moved. BoxablCasitas, unlike other prefab homes can be folded down to approximately 20 feet when it's being transported by truck or tow by a pickup truck.Boxabl unit being transported with a Tesla. BoxablShipping costs could still be anywhere from $2 to $10 per mile for the headquarters in Las Vegas.Exterior of the Casita. BoxablIf the customer is prepared to pay more shipping costs, they can send their homes overseas or by rail.Casitas with one or two floors. BoxablNearly all the Casita's finishings - including the bathroom, kitchen, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and HVAC – are done in the factory before being shipped out.Inside the Casita. BoxablWhen the Casita reaches its final destination, it will need to be unpacked (which can take a few hours), and attached to its foundation and utilities before it is ready for move-in.The Casita. BoxablYou can stack and connect the 19.5-foot-by-19.5-foot buildings to make larger buildings. If you are looking for a larger prefab home, don't hesitate to ask. Tiramani says that the company plans to continue producing larger units in the future.Boxabl founder says that it was strategic to start with these "trendy, cool and popular" small homes because they have attracted more customers.Casitas with one or two floors. BoxablBoxabl isn’t just popular for its small homes.Casita on two floors BoxablPrefabrication has become more popular due to the time and cost of building homes in factories, despite our housing shortage.Casita on two floors BoxablBut let's get back to Boxabl. The Casita attracted more than tiny home enthusiasts, and possibly Elon Musk.The bedroom. BoxablBoxabl currently has 47,000 customers on the waitlist, and more than 2,000 customers have already made deposits.Interior of the Casita. BoxablTiramani stated that many future clients, such as larger companies, want more than one unit. Therefore, the "real demand" for this product is "incredible."Casita unit installation. BoxablAlthough the waitlist is only a little over 50,000, Boxabl has already received interest from more than 100,000 people for the home.Casita on two floors BoxablMusk rumors are not the only reason for all the popularity at the company.Casita on two floors BoxablThe Las Vegas business had already a waiting list of 40,000 before it was noticed by Musk fans.Casitas with one or two floors. BoxablHowever, the waitlist jumped to 47,000 people after SpaceX rumors broke.Interior of the Casita. BoxablBoxabl estimates that this is more than $1 billion in reserved Casitas.Interior of the Casita. BoxablSource: YouTubeTiramani stated that the target audience was aware of this before, and then Musk Press brought in general interest.Interior of the Casita. BoxablDespite being very popular, only three homes have been built by the company so far.Casita on two floors BoxablIt moved into a factory of 170,000 square feet in June, with the hope of producing a Casita every 90 seconds (or about 3,600 units per annum) by 2022.Inside the Casita. BoxablWith the aid of an automated, standardized process.The interior of the Casita, with its two-bedroom floorplan. BoxablBoxabl estimates that a typical single-family home takes on average seven months to construct.The kitchen. BoxablThe long list of potential customers will not be able to get the first few builds of the new facility.Casita on two floors BoxablBoxabl already holds a $10 million contract with the government for military housing. This takes precedence over waiting lists.The Casita. BoxablSource: YouTubeLet's now take a peek inside the tiny house and find out what all the fuss is about.An interior rendering of the Casita. BoxablThe Casita is an energy-efficient studio apartment inside a box.An interior rendering of the Casita. BoxablThis space can accommodate a kitchen, bathroom and living room.Interior of the Casita. BoxablLet's begin in the kitchen. It has a fridge, dual sinks and an oven.The kitchen. BoxablThe bedroom is located across the kitchen and the entry door serves as a separation.Interior of the Casita. BoxablYou can use the bedroom's media centre to separate the living and sleeping areas, but they can also be flipped.BoxablThere is also space in the living room for a sofa and a coffee table.Interior of the Casita. BoxablThe bathroom is located next to the kitchen. It has a tub and shower, a counter, a sink and a backlit mirror. There's also a sliding door for privacy.The bathroom. BoxablYou will also find a washer and dryer on site, designated ironing area, and temperature control.The kitchen. BoxablAll within the 9-foot ceilings of six inches.The bedroom. BoxablInstead of using the traditional "lumber, nail, and hammer" construction method, Casitas are constructed with steel, concrete, foam insulation and laminated paneling.The bathroom. BoxablThese tiny homes can withstand hurricane winds and mold, as well as being flood- and snow-tolerant.Casita on two floors BoxablTiramani stated that the demand for housing is so great, there are shortages everywhere and no one can make enough. It's wonderful to see so many people interested in this product.A Casita being moved. BoxablBusiness Insider has the original article.
