The CubeOne by Nestron: A Sci-Fi Take on Tiny Homes
Last Updated: Mar 17, 2025The CubeOne by Nestron: A Sci-Fi Take on Tiny Homes
After David and Juliette Howard married, they began looking for an alternative to renting an apartment in the city where they lived. Both were looking for a path to homeownership, but they also wanted to avoid the 30-year mortgage that plagued so many young couples that they knew. The Howards experienced the uncertainty that accompanies young families when they're searching for jobs and a place for their lives to take root. They didn't want to financially bind themselves to a place where they might only live for another year or two.
They considered renting out an ADU that a friend offered on Airbnb. They even took a serious look at building a skoolie. When David came across some pictures of the CubeOne by Nestron, he knew he'd found the perfect solution to the housing "crisis."
Table of Contents
- What is the CubeOne?
- A Tiny Home With a Sci-Fi Twist
- Sustainability Features of the CubeOne
- A Quick Path to Homeownership
The CubeOne tiny home looks like it belongs more in the center of New York City than in some rural town. Its futuristic design includes a galvanized-steel shell and exceptional insulation. Natural and nontoxic rock wool (also known as mineral wool) insulation is used to protect the home from the natural elements. The built-in furniture maximizes the amount of available space. It gives the vibe of a tiny studio apartment found in any metropolitan downtown area.
Voice-controlled colored lighting, a television and state-of-the-art sound system, and air conditioning are all controlled by artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, which makes this a truly "smart" home.
"I don't think we are going to live in a 156-square-foot home all our lives," David says, "but the smart technology incorporated into the Nestron unit would make this a perfect home office someday. I work from home. In a couple of years, when we do find a place to settle down, I imagine the CubeOne easily transitioning into my office that can be in the backyard."
The basic version of the CubeOne is set to start at $30,000, and the company can ship the home worldwide for an additional cost. Also, for an extra fee, other sustainable features such as solar panels and a composting toilet can be added. Nestron still hasn't announced shipping dates, but readers interested can download the company's product catalog and sign up to be notified of the future shipping dates here. Enjoy a 360-degree tour of the home, as well as Nestron's other models here.
Tobias Roberts
Tobias runs an agroecology farm and a natural building collective in the mountains of El Salvador. He specializes in earthen construction methods and uses permaculture design methods to integrate structures into the sustainability of the landscape.
