In 2024, the Tetra One was launched by Polyhaus – a design and building technology company offering volume-maximizing, rapid-assembly, sustainable housing models.
Currently available in the state of California, this model utilizes a maximum amount of living space within a minimal ground footprint.
Many efficiencies have been incorporated into the design, from the prefabricated and CNC’d mass timber pieces – which can be assembled in only a few days thus reducing overall construction time – to the maximized volume from the geometric truncated polyhedron.
Images by Andy Cross
To reduce carbon footprint, parametric modelling was used to find the optimal form and reduce waste of the cross-laminated timber (CLT) walls, floors, and roof.
Vaagen Timbers was partnered with for the supply and fabrication of the cross-laminated timber panels.
