Someone has created an $8,000 foldable house. It takes 11 minutes to assemble and sleeps 8

Cmax Systeman American company founded and run by an Argentine designer named Nicolas Garcia Mayormarkets a curious type of folding housingIt is a kind of “box” worth $8,000 that converts into a living space with capacity for eight people in 11 minutes.

The company says on its website that one of the main features of its product is portability. Each Cmax unit (the most recent model is called CX20) has been designed so that it can be transported in almost any pickup truck or stored in a garage due to its small size.

Assembly in just over 10 minutes

The size of the dwelling in its compact state Not only does it allow the owner to move it from one place to another, but it also presents a positive aspect when it comes to shipping from the company’s factories to the customer. At least on paper it seems simpler than buying a house on Amazon.

The assembly task also promises to be fairly straightforward. It all starts with installing the supports on the ground, even on somewhat uneven terrain. Then, one person on each side unfolds the side panels. The final step is to raise the main crossbar and make the final adjustments to the structure.

Cmax claims that the fully assembled home offers a living space of 2.13 meters tall. It also has cross ventilation, which reduces the dependence on air conditioning. The design includes openings that let in natural light and, consequently, also reduce the need for artificial light.

Newsweek points out The retail price of each unit is $8,000. This may be more or less convenient depending on the client. Cmax units are not intended to be permanent housing, but rather as temporary living space that can be easily moved or used as a tent.

The product was actually born as shelters for humanitarian aid. Thanks to its small size and weight, several units could be deployed in different locations. emergency situationsOther possible uses include converting them into mobile clinics or spaces for events or industries.

Images | CMAX System (1, 2, 3)

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