The
Pop-Up House comes in a flat pack with
U.S.-manufactured structurally integrated panels
(SIPs) for both the walls and roof, plus the
components for the shed roof, architectural and
engineering plans for both systems, a step-by-step
building instruction manual and DVD.
The
cost is $160,000; $100,000 for a single cube.
While
the Pop-Up House kit is available for sale at www.ehouseport.com,
Thacher said she has found a partner and is seeking
investors to help her build more of them, as both a
marketing tool and
investment.