No Grid Needed - These PREFAB HOMES are Far More than Just another ADU!

[@Transterra55]

I love people who are creative AND moral…his story about the homeless woman and recycling has positively changed his perspective about building.

[@KerryTarnow]

100%

[@garryp2846]

Is this the solution for housing affordability in America cities and towns? Yes Would I rent a prefab from Steel and Spark ? Yes Watching your videos brings a breath of fresh air when days are cloudy.

[@KerryTarnow]

thank you! Glad you're enjoying them

[@VodataDigital]

Normally skip the majority of the interview sections - but this one just feels different. I'm a fan with their approach and mindset.

[@KerryTarnow]

great to hear! thank you for the feedback

[@citizendan6390]

@@KerryTarnow seriously. he seems most prepared and wit good strategy and key customers in mind in each category.

[@Isubscribetousers]

Came here to say the same.

[@md61211]

Agreed

[@Alber6959]

​@@KerryTarnowGreat great video. I think I didn't get the idea of how to handle the water living the toilet, please can you explain. Thanks

[@alexisl4158]

This is awesome. Repressing shipping containers is a great idea. I put a 40 ft container on my property for cost-efficient storage. It's perfect. Using them for off-grid living is a wonderful idea. Companies like this can help change the perception of urban off grid. Thanks for sharing this!

[@KerryTarnow]

thanks for watching!

[@leotatem4879]

Wow, I’m just blown away by how well they’ve thought out this concept. As a person who works in the affordable housing arena, I can see great value in this concept. And taking it off grid it’s just so special. I am definitely interested in learning more about steel and spark. Cheers!

[@KerryTarnow]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@maryhart637]

Very Exciting Stuff!!! The point made about how much carbon is used in both building and recycling steel is eye-opening! Thanks for showcasing Steel and Spark!!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching!

[@barryblackwood6050]

CO2 is necessary for life. there is no more CO2 on earth than in the beginning... we live in fishbowl. European farmers purchase CO2 to grow food plants. This CO2 dilemma is a myth to create a mindset of fear to sell you other things and make you pay more for everything and reduce supposably reduce your "footprint" as a psych control mechanism. I agree we can use less more effectively and not be like the snake that consumes itself poisoning the planet but Carbon based fuels aren't the entire pollution problem at all. Throw away that doesn't degrade of poor quality that can't be repaired is the first but poisons like batteries or putting a million solar panels on farming land is as stupid as it gets too. Also using potable water to move human faeces is about as wasteful as it gets too.

[@uriesuh9431]

This guy is dynamically intelligent and super impressive builds! Kudos to how he wants to try to address one of the biggest issues we have going on here in the US. Excellent interview @kerrytarnow ✨

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@janieromer2907]

A rare opportunity to see what can be done with true humanitarian focus and genius Bravo steel and spark. And thank you. Thanks to Kerry too. ❤

[@KerryTarnow]

thanks for watching!

[@wdking8833]

Woah! I am totally impressed! Not quite what I want, but the SB2 is flipping awesome! I am also impressed by the founder and his goals to help people who really need housing. I have their website bookmarked for a long look soon. Thanks for the look at their company and homes, Kerry.

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you like it 😃

[@spiritjourneyme]

Thank you, my son is homeless. What an honorable concept. God Bless You!

[@carmenmariacortesmarin2664]

Prayers for your son's situation to get resolved.

[@titbits2304]

​@@carmenmariacortesmarin2664 I don't understand why is this person's son homeless ? If you have kids, even adult kids, they can live with you. But if you are living in a retirement home or an old age home, then it is understandable.

[@carmenmariacortesmarin2664]

@@titbits2304 What you say it seems plausible. Whatever the reason is, she hurts knowing her son is homeless. That says enough to me. Thank you for taking the time to think of a reason with kindness in your heart.

[@titbits2304]

@@carmenmariacortesmarin2664 You are welcome .

[@billharker5424]

Wow! This dude is so intelligent, ethical, and morally righteous. Man, I am super impressed and hope you keep up with this company and what they are up to! 😊❤

[@KerryTarnow]

I will!

[@joecutro7318]

Great post, Kerry. These folks impress me in a win-win kinda way. Looking forward to more detail on the products an distribution. Thanks as always! 🙏👍🏼

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks Joe, glad you enjoyed it

[@Maria-ni4rc]

Kudos to the company owner for having the insight to understand the need to reuse what is readily available. And to recognize that people, no matter the age group, need affordable and safe housing. Looking forward to learning more about the owner, company, and their projects, and how to find availability...

[@KerryTarnow]

More coming! Thanks for watching

[@RealBillyGarcia]

Back to back weeks with company founders with huge hearts. Good people being successful while helping others. 🏆 Off grid homes rule. Off grid apartment buildings rules even more! I’d love to see them do this in my neck of the woods. We have a few prefab apartment buildings here in NYC but I have no idea about how they are powered. I’ve only heard a rumor that one or more are not Con Edison powered. Steel and Spark would be a welcomed addition to NYC IMO. 🥰 This update is jammed packed with info Kerry. I’m going to watch it again. Keep kicking ass! 😎

[@md61211]

Are you talking about the ones at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge, by Cadman Plaza?

[@RealBillyGarcia]

@@md61211 I haven’t seen that one in person. I saw the one on east 27th street. But they’re starting to pop up around NYC. 😎🗽

[@md61211]

@@RealBillyGarcia Oh yes, 27th St!! Were they lottery type apts? I think there was an experimental building in Harlem or Inwood, maybe near CPN years ago. I might be misremembering.

[@RealBillyGarcia]

@@md61211 I live in Inwood. So I don’t think it was here. I wish.

[@md61211]

@@RealBillyGarcia So maybe lower Harlem, near CPN. Gonna look it up.

[@RaraAvis1138]

I can't wait to see all that they are working on! Waiting for that video Kerry! Thanks so much for focusing on this type of builder - it's so important.

[@suzybearheart530]

I'm a sucker for a shipping container house. I think they're so cool.

[@KerryTarnow]

they really are

[@kathbrandon8023]

Amazing concept & company. Thanks for chasing this one down, Kerry!

[@KerryTarnow]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching

[@lizsteilkie]

Great stuff Kerry. Food powerand housing are the keys

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching

[@kalrobbins2811]

I really enjoyed listening to your conversation.

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FGM013]

I live in the Phoenix metro area so this is very interesting to me. I will be watching this company.

[@KerryTarnow]

Great!

[@julialoustalot3249]

I’m curious if they can add a rain water collection system along with filtering and treating that rain water.

[@KerryTarnow]

I bet they can

[@4literv6]

Also something more akin to the hydraloop water reuse system? A puny little place like that isn't going to have gardens around using 300+gallons of greywater smh. But complete water reuse? Extending time in between sewage treatment and water resupply makes sense.

[@MarikoYatsu-k8i]

@@KerryTarnowI will have to hook up to city water, but I love the idea of grey water for the yard. Plus, I am heartened to find a company that might be able to efficiently repurpose shipping containers for tiny homes.

[@the_new_green_deal_doe6888]

Keep it up Kerry! one of the best channels, huge inspiration for many new ways of living. Also props for the quick price preview up front.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you 🙌🏼

[@juliebarnett9812]

Thank you, Kerry.

[@KerryTarnow]

Hi Julie, thanks for tuning in

[@christophersamuelson451]

Thanks Kerry. This one is life affirming!

[@KerryTarnow]

You're so welcome!

[@dalegereaux1863]

Interesting off-grid housing. 👍 He mentioned the water would last for 2 months, but he didn't say how much water delivery would be. It might be nice if you could put it on a property that has a well.

[@carmenmariacortesmarin2664]

I guess if you don’t have a choice, 1250 gallons will last you two months, but the US Geological Survey puts the average at 80-100 gallons per person. If we went with 80 gallons, that’s only going to last 15 days. And as you said, he doesn’t take into consideration the cost of the water supply plus the transportation. In some places they charge you only for the transportation, but it isn’t cheap. Good concept, but for a transition home, like he said.

[@scottmcshannon6821]

what do they do with waste? a septic system? or do they pour everything over their garden?

[@mosheedy9862]

This is great! No electric, no sewer hookup! Fantastic!

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you like it

[@jamesengland7461]

Another excellent video, dude!

[@Many8s]

Insightful planning, meeting previously un-met needs, faster set-up turnaround. Thank you for covering their deepdive backstory. Re-use what already exists. Impressive!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching 😃

[@robinsadler5493]

This is super exciting! I like everything said about this company so far. My interest would be i a single family off grid but maybe even a 4 plex. Im anxious to hear more! Thanks Kerry! 😊

[@KerryTarnow]

Great to hear! More coming

[@Smurphy415]

1000% agree with the consumption idea. A single pair of jeans takes like seven or nine thousand gallons of water!! The textile industry is doing major damage to our environment, especially outside of the US. It’s NUTS! When I think about getting a new pair of jeans, I think about getting the used pair at the thrift store. I will never again go to the department store and buy Denim, and I will never again actually throw clothing away.This past two years has blown my mind when I decided to educate myself. I don’t think a single person on this planet can afford to be ignorant about consumption. If we want to live on this planet, we simply must be informed, and these issues must be taught in school very early and in depth.

[@RecruitingMaven]

Loving his ideas! Hopefully, he can make it all happen. Thank Kerry.

[@KerryTarnow]

I hope so too!

[@shipjumper6068]

$185,000 for a studio sized apartment is outrageous. Someone can purchase a mobile home for $50,000 with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

[@marygiacobetti4678]

Steel and Spark have some great ideas!

[@KerryTarnow]

I think so too!

[@conniekenny3829]

Wow, these units are moving right along! Love the off grid units, one and done! Saves in time and over runs from conventional building.

[@KerryTarnow]

Exactly 😃

[@marianl3447]

Wow Kerry...how nice to show someone who is motivated out of care for the homeless and prevention of that ...and yes ..seeing a 70 year old woman, never homeless and now suddenly in a tent is something MORE should care about .. Rent or buy the costs are soaring so fast and so driven by greed and profit NOT caring to give folks homes. Thank you to both you and the creator of these homes. Also really appreciate that he wants to do w/o government assistance ....good choice for so many reasons. Really glad to see this one...even tho i say that every time....lol...you are really putting some good original and important options out there for us to know about. !!

[@Sinistral83]

Wow, this is truly amazing! They are doing multi-family off-grid? I would love to hear more about this company in future videos.

[@KerryTarnow]

More to come!

[@Undercoverbooks]

I agree with reusing the steel containers, but at some point won't we run short of used ones and they'll start manufacturing new steel containers for purpose like this? So that wouldn't save the resources...

[@lordinquis8r679]

Thanks, Kerry! Now, that is really interesting.

[@KerryTarnow]

I agree!

[@robbien.1798]

Great find Kerry! Just love how you've leveled up with this channel the past year. 👍

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you! Appreciate you noticing 🙌🏼

[@ancientfifer]

Really interesting interview. So glad you included it. A sustainable living master class!

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@iamjaia]

now this is a company to get behind. innovative, environmentally friendly, and socially conscious.. WOW. prob your best video in large part because of their sense of responsibility to humans and the planet, without government help! bravo steel + spark!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@-sil]

THANK GOD someone is out there thinking about free & affordable housing! More and more ppl are being forced out of housing every single day. Rental rates are INSANE and it seems that only corporations can afford to buy right now as they're gobbling up everything available. This country (and others) desperately needs solutions, FAST!

[@KerryTarnow]

I agree

[@NA-su3jk]

Wish you went a little deeper and showed more. Seems the co is eager for the exposure.... maybe a followup episode? For example - how is their setup different from a Tesla wall?

[@KerryTarnow]

There will be a follow up 😀

[@emmahardesty4330]

Smart housing, looks great. This is the housing that can help get our cities back in shape. Thanks, yet again.

[@cathymoloney8668]

I think that they are on the right path for solving a portion of our housing problems. Very interesting video. Thanks for sharing.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching!

[@carolewarrenrealtor]

Repurpose, off-grid ... uh freakin genuis, and huge step to address part of the affordabilty concerns. Exploring more about Steel & Spark to learn if this can be implemented in the DMV as well. Sometimes local/state politics stifle opportunities that could be the resolution to todays housing issues. Thanks Kerry, keep doin what you do.

[@jamesbryan4373]

Really interested in Steel & Spark, especially the off grid models.

[@KerryTarnow]

glad to hear it

[@RedMage117]

If there any more companies out there like these guys, Id love to see more content on them. This is exactly what Im planning for my retirement... plot of land, full off grid electric and water (sadly internet and phone are another thing). These prefabs are basically setup the way I was planning to build mine.

[@bradbates2339]

This is the creative thinking the world needs.

[@KerryTarnow]

100%

[@jol1958]

I was contemplating a Boxable, but these are quite interesting, too.

[@PaulBodyBuilder]

Love offgrid. Using hempcrete, bamboo, Diasen- cork lime clay Diatmetriousearth perlite.

[@KeithandPamBilyeu]

Pam here…very intriguing concepts. Looked on their website and saw the “Cool Tower” but nothing about what it is or how it works?? I am surmising the tall meal tower heats up with sun and creates an updraft pulling cooling air movement under the solar canopy for respite from the hot sun?? Their website is a bit sparse on the verbiage explaining stuff. Needs some fleshing out.

[@KerryTarnow]

The cool air is created at the top with solar causing it to fall. I dont know the exact science behind it

[@elizabethanglin1076]

I love this. My favorite so far. ❤

[@KerryTarnow]

Awesome!

[@masonp5083]

I’m curious how they do in cold weather climates. Is the water and utility room insulated enough to prevent freezing?

[@thomas6502]

Definitely interested in more of this. Thanks Kerry!

[@KerryTarnow]

More to come!

[@PaulBodyBuilder]

Great job Keery

[@jenndoe3233]

Huh... my interest has been sparked!

[@KerryTarnow]

Nice 🥁 haha

[@juliebarnett9812]

I don't care what people say about shipping containers.

[@cancelbubble6535]

How do they deal with living in a steel box in the SW? No mention of insulation or if the solar can run AC.

[@patlalla148]

amazing video again. this is a great start to where things need to go.

[@KerryTarnow]

thanks! glad you enjoyed it

[@patlalla148]

@@KerryTarnow It was easy. Your just a really good guy.

[@bengorman5214]

Very exciting work being done by this company. I'm eager to hear how they progress in their multiplex mission.

[@KerryTarnow]

I’ll follow up

[@papermoontarot4219]

Trying to imagine living in a steel box in Phoenix temperatures... thanks for sharing people doing interesting things for housing folks.

[@KerryTarnow]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@papermoontarot4219]

@@KerryTarnow You turned us on to the builder of our modular home, which is about to be built and delivered in June. Maybe you should interview somebody to talk about going from choosing a builder to getting the building in place so people can see what's involved!

[@JMgmkh]

UP is the way to go !

[@chrissnoett3060]

Can you stat cool inside that prefab unit during a Phoenix summer?

[@Erin-Thor]

Or a Texas summer. 🥵

[@fragout9575]

Yes, they are insulated.

[@KerryTarnow]

Yes

[@Alber6959]

Kerry Tarnow Great great video. I think I didn't get the idea of how to handle the water living the toilet, please can you explain. Thanks

[@Ginbunny-v3d]

I need you guys to build my house in Florida.

[@DH-zd3de]

Massive potential in Steel n Spark

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching

[@bubbasinclair6514]

You do good work and I enjoy your videos. 'Nuff said.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you 🙌🏼

[@kiltedpiper98]

Great tour!

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@staybussin]

Did all these prefab homes spike in price? Any decent options for $50k? I think that's what the casita from Boxable started at. $185k is so expensive.

[@kykyjoy9390]

For a steel prison cell the size of a LITERAL prison cell!!!

[@Terry-w8q]

Great concept,mahalo

[@KerryTarnow]

Hey thanks!

[@shelbystraight5159]

Don’t shipping containers degrade after 20ish years due to rust damage?

[@Alber6959]

​​@KerryTarnow Great great video. I think I didn't get the idea of how to handle the flushing water from the toilet, please can you explain? Thanks

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you! It’s an incinerator toilet

[@eattherich9215]

I love the concept and the founder is so right about re-using shipping containers and in the right way, however, I am puzzled. Where does the water come from if there is no mains connection?

[@KerryTarnow]

If it was being used as an ADU they would be filled with a hose. If not the water would have to be delivered

[@HouseGuide]

I don't know. The price seems high. Believe it or not you can still buy ready made homes in some areas for 150-200,000. I can tell you that is so in the north part of California. To make such homes financially desirable they should be around $50,000. My favorite one of these small homes I have ever seen was one that was made of something like polyurethane glass shaped like a tube with a price tag of $20,000. I believe it was 22 feet wide. The only issue I came across with that one was that it doesn't hold heat very well. But I really loved the all glass tube look and for that price am thinking about getting three of them and hooking them close together in a horse shoe fashion. Now if I can only find the company name again. Maybe in my old emails when I sent it to someone here who asked me about it.

[@robertq55403]

Hey Kerry, this is another great video! I loved the idea of being self sufficient, I.e. not depending on the electrical grid. I’m definitely going to look into this company. I’m curious how they are addressing common setbacks from using shipping containers.

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SheriAnnNihal]

my dream to create a village of small homes..... love this

[@KerryTarnow]

That would be cool

[@207robyn]

the terrarium is getting close to the edge again 😁

[@KerryTarnow]

Haha!

[@vikkil2586]

Yeah I've seen container houses.

[@RED-cy7ig]

Shipping containers are a great source of material. Materials have been so expensive to obtain. It's so sad to hear but he's correct. The elderly are the fastest growing part of the homeless population. Using already manufactured material is a great resource.

[@KerryTarnow]

thanks for watching!

[@Itsgonnagetreal7556]

Looking forward to Part DEUX.

[@KerryTarnow]

Coming up!

[@P.Galore]

like these guys!

[@spacemanjupiter]

I often wonder how much work would go into living off grid like this. How do you refill those water containers? That's a lot of water. Where do poops go? Ideally, it would be nice to be able to live like this.

[@KerryTarnow]

If its in use as an adu you could fill it from an exterior tap, otherwise a water truck. Incinerator toilet 💩

[@updateapril]

I'm reading all the positive comments and agree. "Kudos to the company owner for having the insight to understand the need to reuse what is readily available. And to recognize that people, no matter the age group, need affordable and safe housing" HOWEVER, the price? HOW IS $185,000 for less than 400 sq ft affordable? Am I missing something?

[@CatCaretakerID]

I do like his sustainable point of view, but I can't afford that $185,000 price tag for that ADU. And how do you replenish the water without a water line?

[@KerryTarnow]

if it's an ADU it could come from the main house. If not it would have to be delivered

[@ann1541]

Yeah the price is painful, but I could use something like that

[@kykyjoy9390]

No one can afford that for a shoe box. That’s a HOUSE price, not a steel cage.

[@b_uppy]

Think these can be designed better. The studio kitchen is too small for most people. The water storage and battery storage could be consolidated to make room for a kitchen "L."

[@KerryTarnow]

Appreciate the feedback 😃

[@b_uppy]

@@KerryTarnow You bet. Too small a kitchen means you must do shopping much more frequently.

[@NevadaJohnny]

I need an off-grid ready prefab like this. Unfortunately these are way too expensive. Is there any company that does this concept for half that cost?

[@dorothythorpe6183]

Greywater filtration and storage for its reuse. Good! How do they deal with feces?

[@KerryTarnow]

Incinerator toilet

[@donnabelisle9326]

are they made for very cooled places?

[@dr123hall]

The cost is more so into the lithium batteries, solar equipment. I see approximately 100k of solar expense. The design build more towards the $80k. Time may bring down price via volume, efficiency and market absorption.

[@jeremidriggers9317]

So what is the cost for an X-Wing?

[@AN-kb1up]

Waiting for the follow up 🍿

[@KerryTarnow]

Coming soon

[@Lord_Legolas_Greenleaf]

@KerryTarnow Thank you!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching

[@jmartinez562]

Like the company Boxabl, IF you can't snap one of these in your backyard these eventually just become another version of mobile homes where it's NOT permitted to place on a piece of R-1 land #1 State and City codes must change to allow theses #2 Must keep these units under $59k for one bedroom, $79k for 2-bedroom

[@KerryTarnow]

thank you for the feedback!

[@michelebreensimmons5713]

There is a lifespan issue, right? 20 years. Have you considered this?

[@xrpbelieverxrpbeliever5093]

This is so cool

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you like it

[@ravnjokr]

Does container house get echo-y inside?

[@susanbeals7597]

Not if insulated with closed cell spray foam, like these are.

[@DavidJohnson-dc8lu]

Nice, but worrying how shipping containers are being capitalised, but I do understand when a business does something they need to make their profits. The Grey water should be used to flush the toilets as well, then additionally after being flushed and re-filtered, it filters through right under inedible plants/trees. Crazy how we do flush toilets with direct clean bath and cooking water day in and day out.

[@KerryTarnow]

Great ideas

[@kindnessmatters5215]

Love the idea and ingenuity, BUT no way I could even begin to afford that.

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you like it! thanks for watching

[@stonephilips9361]

So the solid waste is handled within the unit! Wow 👀

[@KerryTarnow]

Yeah its an incinerator