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Tiny houses from Gelsenkirchen and IKEA: two takes on mobile living

26.07.2026 13:54 1 min 2 sources
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Tiny houses from Gelsenkirchen and IKEA: two takes on mobile living
Original source: immowelt.de

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Two compact home projects emerge in Germany: a modular eco-house from Gelsenkirchen university and a mobile Tiny House by IKEA. Both promise easy assembly and functionality.

At the 'Maker Space' of Westphalian University of Applied Sciences, a modular eco-friendly tiny house has been created. Developers Lukas Rauer, Matthias Reinländer and Lisa Hegemann claim assembly is easier than an IKEA wardrobe. Application possibilities are virtually limitless.

Meanwhile, IKEA together with Escape Homes has developed a mobile tiny house on wheels that can be used as full-fledged housing. The model features a bedroom, kitchen and bathroom, as well as solar panels and LED lighting. The starting price is 40,000 euros, but the vehicle is not officially sold in Germany — it is intended for the US market. For purchase in Europe, a custom order with additional shipping and adaptation costs is required.

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Modular tiny house from Gelsenkirchen: easier to assemble than an IKEA shelf

26.07.2026 waz.de DEU Original source

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