Inspiré 30 m² Compact House — hempcrete home in a Nordic forest

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Inspiré 30 m² Compact House

A permanent home — built with a full hempcrete shell

A complete year-round home for the Nordic climate

The Inspiré 30 m² Compact House is a complete, year-round home designed for the Nordic climate. The entire building shell — walls, floor and roof — is constructed from 22 cm hempcrete, a natural material made from industrial hemp and lime. The load-bearing structure uses timber-based I-joists from Masonite Beams, a system that uses less material than traditional timber construction and minimises thermal bridging. Together, these two systems create a home that is structurally sound, highly energy-efficient and deeply comfortable to live in.

The house is designed by award-winning architect Jørgen Tycho of Oslo Tre, recognised as one of Norway's most innovative architects for his work with low-impact, resource-efficient building systems. His approach — focused on proportion, light and spatial quality — means the Compact House feels significantly larger than its footprint suggests.

Compact House interior with large windows, fireplace and forest views

Standard issue · turn-key

1 250 000 kr NOK

Indicative conversion at current reference rates. Final price depends on selected options and site conditions.

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Compact House exterior in a Nordic forest setting

Unlike most small-scale homes on the market, the Inspiré 30 m² Compact House is designed for permanent use — not seasonal or recreational living. The insulation levels, construction and technical systems are developed specifically to meet the demands of a Nordic winter while maintaining a comfortable, stable indoor environment throughout the year.

An open layout combined with an elevated ceiling height creates a strong sense of space. The ground floor includes kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and living area, while the loft adds an additional sleeping space. Every part of the layout is designed to be used — with no wasted area.

Compact House exterior showing full hempcrete shell construction

The walls, floor and roof are all built from hempcrete — not as an added insulation layer, but as the complete building envelope. Hempcrete offers a combination of properties no conventional material can match on its own:

  • Stores carbon · The house stores approximately 1.5 tonnes of CO₂, giving it a carbon-negative footprint that is measurable and verifiable.
  • Regulates moisture naturally · Hempcrete breathes, balancing humidity in the indoor air without mechanical systems and naturally protecting against mould.
  • Healthy indoor environment · No synthetic binders, no VOCs, no harmful emissions. Studies show that living in natural buildings is linked to lower stress levels, better sleep and improved wellbeing.
  • Fire-safe · Rated A2, s2, d0 — the highest classification for non-combustible building materials.
  • Quiet and thermally stable · Hempcrete holds warmth in winter and stays cool in summer. It also absorbs sound, creating a quality of stillness that people notice from the moment they step inside.
  • Built to last · Hempcrete hardens over time and has a very long service life, making it a sound long-term investment.
Floor plan of the Inspiré 30 m² Compact House

The Inspiré 30 m² Compact House is available in configurations designed to fit the regulatory frameworks for small-scale permanent homes in both Sweden and Norway. Depending on your location and local planning rules, the house can be configured with a footprint of 30 or 50 m², and with a ceiling height of 4 or 4.5 metres — ensuring you make the most of what the regulations allow, wherever you are building.

Collage showing different façade and roof customisations of the Compact House

The standard house comes in a well-defined base configuration, and the listed price applies to the 30 m² version with a single-pitch roof. From there, a wide range of options can be added or adjusted to suit your site, style and preferences. We guide you through the process.

  • Roof · Choice of roof form (single-pitch or pitched/angled), and choice of roof finish: sedum/living roof, tiles, sheet metal, roofing felt and more.
  • Façade · Choice of cladding material, surface treatment and colour. From natural weathered timber to classic Falu red or any other finish.
  • Doors and windows · Choice of folding doors, sliding doors or other configurations, as well as window placement and sizing.
  • Interior · Surface materials and finishes, kitchen configuration, storage solutions and fireplace options.
  • Technical · Heating systems, ventilation upgrades, water and energy solutions.
  • Size · A 50 m² configuration is also available. Pricing on request.

The standard version is the reference for pricing. All options are defined together in dialogue.

Interior of the Compact House showing kitchen, living area and loft

The house is delivered as a complete, ready-to-use home. The price covers the full building including finished interior surfaces, fully installed kitchen and bathroom, all technical installations, transport to site and on-site assembly.

What's included

Complete building structure, walls, roof and façade, windows and exterior doors, entrance terrace, finished floors, walls and ceilings, fully installed kitchen, bathroom with toilet, shower and sink, electrical system, plumbing, ventilation and heating.

Not included

Groundwork and foundation, connection to water, sewage and electricity, building permits and approvals, site access and preparation.

Footprint
30 m² (standard) or 50 m² (pricing on request)
Ceiling height
4 m or 4.5 m, depending on configuration
Hempcrete thickness
22 cm — walls, floor and roof
Load-bearing structure
Timber I-joists by Masonite Beams
Layout
Open plan with loft sleeping area
Climate standard
Year-round, Nordic
Carbon footprint
Carbon-negative, approx. 1.5 tonnes CO₂ stored
Fire classification
A2, s2, d0
Architect
Jørgen Tycho / Oslo Tre
Price
1,250,000 kr — standard 30 m², single-pitch roof, turn-key
Delivery time
Approx. 8–10 weeks from confirmed order
Market
Sweden and Norway

Final price depends on selected options, site conditions and local requirements.

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