We belive that everyday life should be simple and substainable
THINK OF A DREAM HOME... What do you see?
Debbie Glassberg, industrial designer and creator of Home Contained says, “I see a home where others see a container. I see a practical, affordable New American Dream.” Home Contained homes are stylish, light-filled, lofty spaces that bring the outdoors inside. They are easy to keep clean and long-lasting because they are built of upcycled steel and use only the highest quality materials and energy efficient appliances. Glassberg’s Home Contained steel fabricated modular homes are stylish, light-filled, lofty spaces that bring the outdoors inside. Easy to keep clean and long-lasting because they are built of upcycled steel and use only the highest quality materials and environmentally conscious appliances.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Home Contained LLC collaborates with profit and nonprofits focusing on job readiness, and government initiatives centering on affordable housing and jobs. By partnering with organizations that have our shared vision, we will continue to find alternative housing options that create sustainable homes of the future.
Home Contained has collaborated with non-profits to train youth to assemble our HomeFree Units. We employ licensed building partners willing to do on-the-job training for this programming and our goal is to create future jobs in the County.
Humboldt County has worked closely with us and has preapproved our HomeFree design. Our HomeFree Accessory Dwelling is part of their permit-free program.
Designed with the Earth in Mind.
Modern
Emphasizes clean lines and geometric shapes. Structurally more durable, with very minimal or almost no maintenance. Our buildings emphasizes function!
Affordable
Renewable energy, lower carbon footprint, low-impact, high-performance materials and energy efficient appliances keep bills low. No roofs to replace, no future painting required, better insulation equals low energy bills! Need to move-take your home with you!
Modular
Think Legos! Design your own home with our Steel Modular Modules. They can be reconfigured to create a unique home in a snap! Connect them, span them or stack them 8 high!
HOMEFREE
HomeFREE is approved in Humboldt County, meaning that you can permit for free and move to the front of the line! California’s permitting process takes longer than most buyers are willing to wait, so the County has sped up the process and pre-approved this ADU. Our ADU “HomeFREE” is a 320-square-foot home, a perfect space for a single person or a couple.
OPTIONS: HomeFREE comes completely furnished, with a built-in daybed, high table, and shelving throughout, but if you don’t want an open plan, we can create a private bedroom with a small closet. If you’d prefer to provide your own furniture, this home can be offered with the kitchen and bathroom only. A tankless water heater and energy efficient appliances throughout keep utility prices low, and we have a pole-mounted solar solution and sprinkler system that address the new Title 24 requirements for California. These additional items are optional if your current home does not need to have these features. If you are worried about the California fires, this home is fireproof and can even be moved, if needed.
Home Contained units save you money over time. We use sustainable materials that will last and, because our designs and materials are of higher quality than many homes, you will never have to deal with the four most costly homeowner repairs: replacing the roof, water heater repair, foundation repair, and siding repair…Our HomeFREE unit will give you more free time to live your life without breaking the bank. Put it in the backyard to house a student, elder, or guest. Out on the back forty, it can be a comfortable home for your caretaker. Cities can put up multiple units to ease the housing shortage or homeless crisis. Gather friends and build a Cottage Community. The possibilities are limitless!
If you are interested in building this home with Homefree in Humboldt County
please contact us and we can help get you a kit, or a fully finished unit.