Spain, September 5, 2025
News Summary
Tini Living is shipping factory-built prefab homes from Spain to buyers in the United States, offering six upfront-priced base models that can be combined into bespoke layouts. The system uses a steel frame, BIM coordination and full in‑factory production to control cost and quality; typical factory builds take about 100 days. The firm coordinates overseas shipping while local U.S. partners handle permitting, foundations and hookups. Design references include midcentury Case Study Houses; signature projects include an elongated Segovia home and a T-shaped Menorca house that won an architecture prize for its light, material honesty and rapid factory-to-site assembly.
Spanish prefab maker ships Case Study–inspired homes to U.S.; offers six upfront‑priced models, steel frame system, and 100‑day factory builds
Tini Living is exporting factory‑built homes from Spain to the United States while offering buyers a clear, upfront price and a fast, controlled building process. The company, founded in 2019 by two architects, sells six upfront‑priced models that can be combined to make custom layouts, uses a steel‑frame industrial system driven by building information modeling, and says it can manufacture homes in around 100 days. Its Menorca project recently won a major architectural prize for its rigorous, calm design.
What’s happening now
Homes are being built in Tini Living’s Spanish factories and shipped to international sites, including the U.S. The firm manages shipping and quality control and works with local partners in America to handle permits, foundations, utilities, and final installation. Tini says its system complies with U.S. regulations and has passed certification processes in California and New York.
Why this matters
Many clients want price clarity up front. Tini Living was launched in response to repeated client questions about final cost and the unpredictability of traditional site‑built work. By moving most of the work into a controlled factory setting and using digital design tools, the company aims to give buyers speed, predictability, and fewer surprises while keeping designs architecturally driven.
Design approach and models
The firm describes each product as a case study in proportion, orientation, and relationship to the site. Six base models can be arranged, stacked, or combined to create longer plans, L‑shapes, or T‑shapes. Clients choose finishes, facade options, equipment packages, and interior materials. Typical starting cost is listed at about €2,800 per square meter, which the firm notes is roughly $305 per square foot, but final pricing varies with size and selected finishes.
Factory method and construction process
Tini Living says it built an industrial method centered on a galvanized steel frame, building information modeling (BIM), full in‑factory manufacturing, strict cost control, and careful material selection. The company emphasizes energy efficiency with advanced insulation and locally sourced quality materials. After a deposit, the process moves from design phase to a dedicated project team that includes architects, engineers, and technical experts. State‑level certifications are managed through authorized agencies, and the company aims to complete factory building typically in 100 days, with final on‑site installation coordinated by local contractors.
Featured projects: Segovia and Menorca
The firm’s latest described project sits in Segovia, Spain, amid mature oaks and red‑earth ravines. It blends several units into an elongated, steel‑framed plan that nods to midcentury California modernism. The Segovia structure covers about 1,830 square feet, was factory‑built, and had its walls whitewashed on site. A full‑height window beside the kitchen and living area frames a garden; the kitchen and dining area in the described plan offers wraparound views of the surrounding forest. One bedroom opens directly to an outdoor deck, a small office sits between the common area and three bedrooms, and an optional small pool is listed as a possible feature.
The T‑shaped Menorca house, built on a sloping plot, is one of the firm’s most emblematic projects and closely mirrors the company’s vision of serene architecture. The Menorca unit was built entirely in the factory in 100 days, installed on site in a single day, and honored with the 2025 MATCOAM Prize for innovative architectural rigor. The plan maximizes light and Mediterranean views, preserves vegetation by integrating trees into the flow, and uses passive measures such as pergolas for shading and natural ventilation.
Materials, interiors and flexibility
Tini Living highlights materials like oak and cork floors to add warmth and texture. Facade options include a galvanized steel finish that is designed to change tone with the surrounding light and vegetation; clients can pick facade treatments and tailor interior wall and floor materials, wardrobes, bathroom fixtures, and HVAC systems. Some projects use custom kitchen fronts by a local design partner and furnishings such as a lounge sofa mentioned in project descriptions to convey a lived‑in feel.
Client experience and benefits
Clients repeatedly point to speed and price predictability as key benefits. The factory model cuts on‑site time and reduces weather and scheduling risks. The company frames its offering as access to thoughtful architecture through a faster, technically supported route rather than a standard prefab catalog approach.
Series note
This article is part of a continuing series called Prefab Profiles that explores people changing how houses are built. The series covers tiny prefab units, modular cabin kits, and larger factory‑built homes. Readers are invited to suggest prefab brands for future features.
FAQ
How long does Tini Living take to build a house?
Factory production is typically completed in about 100 days, with on‑site installation taking a short time—sometimes as fast as a single day for some projects.
What kinds of models are available?
There are six base models that can be arranged and combined into bespoke layouts such as elongated plans, T‑shapes, or stacked arrangements to fit site constraints and client needs.
How much does a Tini house cost?
Typical starting cost is around €2,800 per square meter, roughly $305 per square foot. Final cost depends on size, finishes, and selected equipment.
Does Tini Living ship to the United States?
Yes. The company ships finished modules from its Spanish factories, manages logistics, and works with U.S. partners to handle permits, foundations, hookups, and installation. Tini reports compliance with U.S. regulations and prior certification processes passed in California and New York.
Can clients customize materials and equipment?
Yes. Clients can choose facade types, interior wall and floor materials, kitchen fronts, wardrobes, bathroom fixtures, HVAC systems, and other equipment to tailor the home.
What is the company’s design philosophy?
The company emphasizes quiet, essential presence: clean lines, noble materials, and smooth connections between inside and out, aiming for architecture that embraces the landscape rather than interrupting it.
Key features at a glance
| Feature | What it means |
|---|---|
| Six upfront‑priced models | Base units that can be combined for custom plans with known starting costs |
| Factory build + 100‑day timeline | Controlled production in Spain with typical assembly speed of about 100 days |
| Steel frame and BIM | Industrial method using galvanized steel frames and digital modeling for precision |
| International shipping with local partners | Company manages export and works with U.S. firms for permitting, foundations, and hookups |
| Customizable finishes | Facade, interior materials, fixtures, and equipment can be tailored to client needs |
| Notable projects | Segovia elongated plan and Menorca T‑shaped house that won the 2025 MATCOAM Prize |
| Energy and comfort | Advanced insulation, passive shading, natural ventilation, and local materials like oak and cork |
| Pricing guide | Typical starting figure: €2,800 per square meter (~$305 per sq ft), final cost varies |
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Additional Resources
- Dwell: Tini Living is bringing its sleek prefabs to the USA
- Google Search: Tini Living
- Tini Living — Official site
- Wikipedia: Modular building
- Tini Living — Menorca project
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Case Study House Program
- Tini Living — Segovia project
- Google Scholar: prefabricated housing modular construction BIM
- Tini Living — Instagram
- Google News: Tini Living prefab USA
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