House Port is a company whose completely new approach to home design opens up an array of possibilities for individuals interested in a custom, modern home on any budget. The concept came about initially as a personal project of sculptor and House Port CEO, Hally Thacher.

Thacher sought to design a concept home that was sustainable, customizable and easy to construct. With a commitment to living green, Thacher’s efforts resulted in the creation of the first PopUP House (located today in Joshua Tree, California) and the establishment of House Port in 2004 after its completion. Most recently, Thacher constructed a new PopUP House in a matter of five weeks in Petaluma, California.

For home buyers and developers seeking a new concept in home design that is sustainable, customizable and affordable, House Port offers a new way of living, creating an open, stylish and personal environment that can be set up practically anywhere.

For more information regarding the designer and founder of House Port, please see  Hally Thacher's Biography.

Our Mission: Essential, Affordable, Spacious, Environmental (EASE)

Essential:  We are determined to give the owner a core construction, one with an extended living environment, that is quickly and easily constructed and may be finished according to the owner’s desire—from the most traditional building styles to the most off–the–grid trends.

Affordable:  The PopUP House is the alternative to business–as–usual, traditional stick built housing. Although it has the advantages of being a permanent build on a solid foundation, it is easy, quick and less expensive to build because the prefabricated wall and roof systems help to eliminate expensive labor. Also, by shipping the components flat packed from locations as local as possible to the construction site, fuel costs are kept to a minimum. And there’s less waste.

Spacious:  Not only do we offer substantial interior space by creating two PopUP Cubes, we extend the owner’s space by the addition of the House Port. This design does not have to adhere to factory dimensions, which allows for optimum freedom within a prefabricated format.

Environmental:  The PopUP House is fabricated with non-toxic, recyclable, eco–friendly materials. Additionally, the simple design has a low impact on the landscape. It is also conducive to the use of any green materials or options
(i.e., solar panels) the owner may wish to incorporate in the custom finishing.