A Unique Hybrid Build Process
The Boxes concept is an innovative residential product with tiny home size area designs constructed with a process that combines limited off-site production with traditional local permit site-built housing practices.
Factory built Boxes are framed to IRC standards, have waterproof wall & roof sheathing with windows and exteropr doors Installed. Boxes are economically transported bu full size pickup trucks on standard deck-over trailers in compliance with DOT height and width restrictions. No special permits are required! |
A Disruptive, Non-disruptive Concept. |
An Innovative Product & Process |
This Boxes concept fits seamlessly within the locally controlled permitting & inspections process. The Local Building Authorities retain the ability to inspect the construction following their existing schedules & procedures.
Communities retain the bulk of revenue and benefits of labor, materials and components sourced locally. A New Design ParadigmIntroducing an Architectural style labeled as "Boxes Style." A Post-modern look with low pitched roofs and minimal overhangs. A style that allows for transportation of boxes without any special permits!
Based on Minimalist Living requirements for efficient space utilization, the Boxes concept allows for design flexibility beyond the limits of 20’ or 40’ shipping containers. |
Boxes are an innovative residential construction product and process bringing affordability, aesthetics, sustainability, and quality to multiple housing sectors.
From ADUs to Urban Villages, Pocket Neighborhoods, & Cottage Courts; or on small parcels of land in the mountains or on the farm. Boxes meet the needs for high density, affordable, single family homes. Energy Efficient & Economical"BoxesBuilt" Construction plans comply with Net-Zero Ready home requirements. The plans & processes are designed for efficient use of materials and minimal waste.
Off-site construction facility requirements are minimal. A facility with 16' ceilings, a 10' x 14' access door and space for construction of up to six 8 1/2' x 28' Boxes, plus basic electrical service is all that's needed. |
Designer Larry Singleton is focused on
innovativative designs for homes that his grandchildren
can afford to purchase and begin building wealth.
Plans for Builders, Developers, or Do-It-Yourselfers
BoxesBuilt plans are produced in two parts.
Part A (for on-site construction) of the plans include crawl space plan, foundation plans, living area floor plans, roof plans, exterior elevations, electrical plans, a stairs section, cabinet elevations, and schedules for interior openings, appliances & fixtures, cabinets, electrical components, and others where necessary. Part B (for off-site construction) of the plans include detailed plans and materials lists for construction of each of the different Boxes that fit together to create the specific model. |
Copyright releases of plans for BoxesBuilt models, including Part A & Part B construction plans are granted by Singleton Designs, LLC as follows:
1) A fee of $0.75 / Sq. Ft. for Part A Construction Plans for a specific builder or homeowner for a single on-site build of the model. 2) A fee of $2.00 / Sq. Ft. for Part B Boxes Construction Plans for a specific off-site builder for multiple off-site builds (one for each Part A plan set purchased) of the model. |