British builder Barry Jackson described his three-unit Hivehouse as a unique built with an "anti-builder and anti-architect" design that uses standard building materials. Costing about £55,000, it provides an alternative for prospective homeowners looking to get their first home.
Builders are constantly looking for more efficient ways of building houses by maximizing space without compromising aesthetics. Of all the design shapes, hexagon is considered as ideal choice as it forms a more interlocking connection of the different custom modules of this built.
The built is composed of three hexagonal 100-square-feet modules that are attached together to form the unit. Each module is customizable according to the homeowner's preference. Building can be done in five days with the help of three builders. It has no foundations, as the prefab modules can easily be converted into different types of rooms: study, garden, gym and even as a mobile housing unit.
Each module has a wooden frame floor that sits on its feet but also adjustable enough to compensate in uneven ground. All the electrical wiring are installed through the floor while the lights are remote controlled so that no switches can be found on the walls.
Smaller diamond-shaped rooms were built with bathroom fittings while the deck has similar structured patterns that can be used to make an outside area. Depending on the homeowners, they can incorporate additional custom modules from children's bedroom to a fully-functioning home office. In fact, it is a perfect setup where you can grew into the house as circumstances change. It can also be set up as an elderly home, bachelor pad, or as a holiday rental unit.
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