Haus is selling homes that seem to do it all – self-sufficient smart homes that can be erected anywhere in the world, with protection against viruses.
Part of the appeal of the Haus models is the ability to live totally off the grid. The homes come move-in ready, fully furnished, with the technology to use solar energy and recycle water, no utility hookups needed. They don't even need specialized foundations or installation processes — Haus says they can go on any flat piece of land.
The glass and sleek, white exterior look like a spaceship, with a futuristic fingerprint entry. Every aspect of the home can be controlled through an app, like temperature, humidity, and how much energy is being used. Maybe most attractive of all — Haus says that its air purifying system can protect inhabitants from 99.9% of viruses and bacteria, which could be a welcome feature in the world of the coronavirus.
Though homes aren't scheduled to be delivered until October, there's already clear interest. CEO Max Gerbut told Business Insider that the company already has more than 19,000 preorders, with 40 orders prepaid in full, all before the unit was officially presented in public. Haus will unveil its first units in August, and interested buyers can "test drive" a unit to see the smart home in action.
Here's how it works.