Our largest System 02 cabin build to date!

We're excited to share our latest - and largest - build in the field! Assembly and interior finishes were recently completed on this impressive 5 Module + Deck System 02 cabin in Ontario's cottage country. The layout (Floor plan H) offers 1366 square feet of interior space over two floors, and a 174 square foot deck. This configuration features a full glazing wall and lift slide door. 

This cabin, designed for personal family use, comfortably sleeps 6-8 on the upper floor over three bedrooms and includes two bathrooms and a double-height living room area. The open plan living room, dining room, and kitchen were planned around entertaining.

The System 02 Prefab Two-Storey Cabin, the original Backcountry Hut concept, was inspired by traditional alpine cabins. Our most adaptable cabin kit, System 02 features a variety of flexible floor plans designed to suit a variety of uses and space needs. 

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Ready to build your own?

If you’re ready to begin your project, we invite you to book a consultation call with our team. Fill out our Get Started form and we’ll send you information on how to begin along with a consultation booking link.

From there, we will walk you through the process, discuss your project and site requirements, and help you plan ahead.

The Backcountry Hut Company Recognised in Australia’s International Good Design Awards for Excellence in Design and Innovation

The winners of Australia’s peak international design awards were announced on Friday 8 September at the 2023 Australian Good Design Awards in front of more than 1000 guests from the design and architecture community.

The Backcountry Hut Company received a prestigious Good Design Award Winner Accolade in the Architectural Design category in recognition for outstanding design and innovation.

“““Tread lightly and safely” is written all over this incredible design as it empowers DIY homebuilders to shape their own communities. We commend the understanding of the risks involved in remote construction, as well as its resource-intensive processes, and believe each Backcountry Hut offers an elegant, waste-free and ecological solution. The essentialist philosophy is beautifully presented throughout the design process and the finished products. Phenomenal job.””

— The Good Design Awards Jury

The Good Design Awards are the highest honour for design and innovation in the country and reward diverse projects across 11 Design Disciplines covering more than 35 Categories and Subcategories. Each year, the Awards celebrate the best new products and services on the Australian and international market, excellence in architectural design, engineering, fashion, digital and communication design, and reward new and emerging areas of design including design strategy, social impact design, design research and up-and-coming design talent in the next-gen category.

The 2023 Good Design Awards attracted high-quality design projects from Australia and around the world. These innovative projects were evaluated by more than 70 Australian and international Jurors, including designers, engineers, architects and thought leaders. More than 900 entries were evaluated according to a strict set of design evaluation criteria which includes Good Design, Design Innovation and Design Impact. 

“To be recognised with an Australian Good Design Award tells the world this project not only represents design excellence, but it also surpasses the criteria for design innovation and design impact. The Good Design Award is an independent endorsement of professional design quality,” said Dr. Brandon Gien, CEO of Good Design Australia and Chair of the Australian Good Design Awards.

The Australian Good Design Awards is the country’s oldest and most prestigious international awards for design and innovation with a proud history dating back to 1958. The 2023 Awards celebrated 65 Years of Good Design since the founding organisation behind the awards – the Industrial Design Council of Australia (IDCA) was first established.

The Good Design Awards Jury spent two days at the Sydney Opera House discussing and debating which projects should be recognised with the prestigious Good Design Award accolade.

“Some of the Award-winning projects from this year’s Good Design Awards are truly ground-breaking. There are so many inspiring impact-led projects this year that have embraced the power of design as a problem-solving tool – their design stories deserve to be recognised and celebrated at the highest level."

Projects recognised with an Australian Good Design Award demonstrate excellence in professional design and highlight the impact a design-led approach has on business success and social and environmental outcomes.    

“The Good Design Awards recognise and celebrate the transformative power of design to find innovative, customer-centric solutions to local and global challenges. My sincere congratulations to all the designers, engineers, architects and innovators recognised in this year’s Awards - you deserve to be celebrated at the highest level possible,” Dr. Gien concluded. 

Now is the time: Place your System 00 + S order for 2024!

Calling all A-Frame and sauna lovers! Orders for two of our most popular structures are due by October 31st.

Our fabrication centres craft the pre-assembled System S Sauna and prefabricated System 00 A-Frame cabin kits over the winter months and orders ship out in the Spring.

If you're interested in building a System 00 or System S in 2024, it's time to plan your order and secure your spot in line. There are just 60 days until our October 31st ordering deadline!

Placing your order is simple and we can help you begin. Read on for more information about the Systems and ordering process, click through to go deeper, and hit that consultation booking link when you're ready to get started!

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Photo: Spencer Watson

System 00 A-Frame

System 00, our smallest and most streamlined option, distills the iconic A-frame aesthetic down to essentials - 10' by 10', room for two to sleep, and a covered deck.​​​​​​​​ It's the simplest way to get a roof over your head in the place you love. It also works really well as an office, home studio, yoga or meditation space. 
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Designed to be self-assembled, System 00 is DIY-able - with a small team of 4-5 capable people this project can be built from start to finish in under a week. It requires no heavy machinery, and comes with a step-by-step assembly guide.

View the System 00 page of our website for the catalogue and pricing information.
Questions? Take a peek at our FAQ to learn more!

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Photo: Ema Peter

System S Sauna

Designed for the ultimate in instant gratification, no assembly is required! System S arrives on site fully constructed and ready to connect to existing electrical systems. This system may be placed on your site without a construction permit in most cases.

It comes with a compact footprint of 8’ x 10.' Lined with sustainably sourced clear cedar, the interior offers a two-level bench system that comfortably seats six adults. Clad in durable painted steel, System S will withstand extreme weather conditions and keep you cozy in any climate.

View the System 00 page of our website for the catalogue and pricing information.
Questions? Take a peek at our FAQ to learn more!

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How to order your System:

• Begin with a consultation with our team. During this step we will discuss site and zoning requirements, review our project checklist, outline costs, and discuss shipping.

• Secure your System by placing a $2500 Fabrication Reservation deposit ASAP to guarantee your place in the queue. 

• To complete your purchase, 75% of the total purchase price is due by October 31st.

• The remaining 25% is due at the time of shipment.

• Your System will ship directly to site in Spring / Summer 2024.

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Ready to begin?

If you’re ready to begin your project, we invite you to book a consultation call with our team. We will walk you through the process, discuss your project and site requirements, and help you plan ahead.

Milestones to Celebrate!

We're celebrating over 5 years in business and a growing collection of built cabins in dream locations across North America!

We're excited to share that we recently celebrated over five years in operation and an ever-growing collection of successful cabin builds in dream locations across North America! With so many cabins, A-frames, and saunas popping up across the continent, we thought it was a good time to share a few of our favourites.

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Photo: Kyle Chappell

At our inception we spent time meticulously testing, rendering, and fine tuning our initial concept - modular, scalable cabins designed to be assembled in the field using a prefabricated and flat-packed kit-of-parts, with a keen focus on user-participation. 

Our first real-world prototype was a single story System 01 cabin. Launched in 2019, it was assembled as an installation for the Interior Design Show in Toronto, where it generated a lot of interest and was purchased by an attendee. Today it's affectionately known as the Great Lakes Cabin, and is the central dwelling in a family vacation compound located in Ontario's Georgian Bay area which also includes several other BHC structures. 

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Photo: Adrien Williams

BHC's two-storey System 02 cabin is known as the most customizable option, and it can grow to accommodate large families and groups. System 02 cabins have popped up on islands and forested sites across the Pacific Northwest, in the heartland, at the easternmost edge of the continent on Newfoundland's famed Fogo Island, and in upstate New York, to name a few locations. 

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Photo: Kyle Chappell

BHC introduced the System 00 A-Frame cabin with the goal of producing the most streamlined iteration of the cabin concept. With a footprint of just 10' x 10' it's envisioned uses include as a sleeping bunk, additional structure in a compound, as an office, home studio, or creative space. These cabins have been dotting the landscape coast-to-coast as well.

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The pre-assembled System S sauna joined the BHC product family in as a compliment to the existing collection. Designed for immediate gratification, it arrives on site ready to be installed, and makes a welcome addition to a cabin's hydrotherapy circuit or amenity offerings.

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Ready to build your own?

 If you’re ready to begin your project, we invite you to book a consultation call with our team. We will walk you through the process, discuss your project and site requirements, and help you plan ahead.

The countdown is on!

It's time to place your System S or System 00 order for 2024!

Our fabrication centres craft the pre-assembled System S Sauna and prefabricated System 00 A-Frame cabin kits over the winter months and orders ship out in the Spring.

If you're interested in building a System 00 or System S in 2024, it's time to plan your order and secure your spot in line. There are just 90 days until our October 31st ordering deadline!

Placing your order is simple and we can help you begin. Read on for more information about the Systems and ordering process, click through to go deeper, and hit that consultation booking link when you're ready to get started!

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System 00 A-Frame

System 00, our smallest and most streamlined option, distills the iconic A-frame aesthetic down to essentials - 10' by 10', room for two to sleep, and a covered deck.​​​​​​​​ It's the simplest way to get a roof over your head in the place you love. It also works really well as an office, home studio, yoga or meditation space. 
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Designed to be self-assembled, System 00 is DIY-able - with a small team of 4-5 capable people this project can be built from start to finish in under a week. It requires no heavy machinery, and comes with a step-by-step assembly guide.

View the System 00 page of our website for the catalogue and pricing information.
Questions? Take a peek at our FAQ to learn more!

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System S Sauna

Designed for the ultimate in instant gratification, no assembly is required! System S arrives on site fully constructed and ready to connect to existing electrical systems. This system may be placed on your site without a construction permit in most cases.

It comes with a compact footprint of 8’ x 10.' Lined with sustainably sourced clear cedar, the interior offers a two-level bench system that comfortably seats six adults. Clad in durable painted steel, System S will withstand extreme weather conditions and keep you cozy in any climate.

View the System 00 page of our website for the catalogue and pricing information.
Questions? Take a peek at our FAQ to learn more!

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How to order your System:

• Begin with a consultation with our team. During this step we will discuss site and zoning requirements, review our project checklist, outline costs, and discuss shipping.

• Secure your System by placing a $2500 Fabrication Reservation deposit ASAP to guarantee your place in the queue. 

• To complete your purchase, 75% of the total purchase price is due by October 31st.

• The remaining 25% is due at the time of shipment.

• Your System will ship directly to site in Spring / Summer 2024.

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Ready to begin?

If you’re ready to begin your project, we invite you to book a consultation call with our team. We will walk you through the process, discuss your project and site requirements, and help you plan ahead.

The new BHC Interior Specifications Manual!

Flexible and attainable interior recommendations designed to support homeowner-builders in System 01 and 02 cabin builds

We're excited to announce the launch of the new BHC Interior Specifications Manual!

Our prefabricated kit-of-parts cabin Systems are designed for ease-of-assembly, with the goal of delivering everything homeowner-builders need to efficiently craft the cabin of their dreams. 

The interior aspects of each cabin have historically and intentionally been left up to the discretion of each cabin builder. Now, this new easy-to-use manual focuses on offering detailed recommendations for consistent and readily available products from two major national retailers, IKEA and The Home Depot. Designed to cover all aspects of an interior fit-out, it includes specifications for kitchen appliances, bathroom fixtures, lighting, wall and flooring finishes, and supplemental features including fireplaces and furniture. The result is a professionally coordinated total design solution.

The manual has been developed to make a significant impact on successful completion of the project. It outlines everything you need to finish the interior of your System 01 or 02 cabin. 

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Features:

• Integrated: All materials and finishings have been selected to integrate efficiently with BHC's 10-foot modules, resulting in a conscious use of space that makes the most of your floor plan. We have selected products from reliable, trusted manufacturers. The result is a professionally coordinated total design solution.

• Efficient: Using our recommended materials and finishes streamlines the often time-consuming process of researching, selecting, and purchasing interior finishing elements.

• Customizable: Our range of modular options offer flexibility and a customizable experience, allowing you to choose the products and finishes that best suit your preferences and needs.

• Compliant: The materials in our manual are compliant with common North American building codes, which helps your project succeed when it comes to inspections and permits.

• Easy-to-Use: Our Interior Specification package has been considerately designed to be straightforward, with a user-friendly checklist system to help track selections and estimate costs to keep you on budget.

• Aesthetic: Our recommended interior finishings have been thoughtfully curated with the support of our award-winning architectural partner Leckie Studio, resulting in an interior package designed to seamlessly integrate with the BHC aesthetic.

• Comprehensive: Designed to cover all aspects of your interior fit-out, our manual includes detailed specifications for kitchen appliances, bathroom fixtures, lighting, wall and flooring finishes, and supplemental features including fireplaces and furniture.

• Accessible: Goods have been sourced from nationwide vendors with distribution and delivery available to virtually every destination in Canada and the United States.

• Cost-Effective: All interior finishings have been selected intentionally to offer high value and enduring performance at attainable price point, and allow you avoid adding an additional budget for Interior Design services.

As a special bonus to celebrate the launch of this new offering, the manual will be offered for FREE to clients who sign a contract for a System 01 or 02 cabin in 2023. 

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Ready to begin?

To begin your journey with The Backcountry Hut Company, please visit complete our Get Started form. You'll receive information to help you begin, answers to frequently asked questions, and a link to book a consultation with our team.

Building a System is simple. Planning a System takes time.

Building with a prefabricated system helps your dream cabin project come together efficiently - saving you time, money, and the stress of uncertainty. Once your kit-of-parts arrives on site the exterior shell comes to life in weeks, rather than months. The key to enjoying a streamlined building experience lies in proper planning when it comes to assembling your team, securing permits, and preparing your site.

Planning takes far longer than the build itself, and the earlier you begin the better.

If you're in the dreaming and scheming stage and wish to build in 2024, now is the time to begin the planning process. We are happy to offer a collection of free tools and resources to help guide you through this phase, and our team is always happy to help answer any questions you may have as you begin. 

We invite you to begin by exploring:

• The BHC Project Handbook: a step-by-step workbook that helps to guide you through all aspects of project planning, and provides you with a detailed understanding of what you'll need and what you can expect along the way.

• The BHC Process: a detailed overview of the key phases and different steps required in planning and executing your project successfully.

Our team is happy to answer any questions you have, and to offer guidance along the way. To begin, we invite you to connect with us by completing our Get Started form. You'll receive more information directly in your inbox, and you'll also get a direct booking link to schedule a personal phone consultation where we can help evaluate your needs and budget, your particular site and zoning requirements, and walk you through our process in more detail. 

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We understand that while you're likely building your first prefabricated cabin, we've become quite familiar with common experiences that our clients encounter along the way. There are certain elements that typically take time, and planning for these can help your project come together with a greater sense of ease.

A few elements that always take longer than expected include:

Feasibility
Making sure that your project is feasible on the whole and also in compliance with the rules and restrictions of your local authorities is key. To proceed, our team will help you assess the feasibility of your project across key dimensions:

1. Budget - Having your financing in place is key at the outset, whether you're using personal finances or working with a financial institution.

2. Project Requirements - Having a clearly defined notion of which System and configuration will best suit your site and needs, and any customizations you'd like to factor into the plan.

3. Regulations and restrictions - Having a clear understanding of the local rules, regulations, and restrictions, as well as any steps you need to plan for.

Consultants
Clearly identifying and engaging the key consultants that will support your project build is a basic step that can take longer than expected, particularly if you're building in a remote area. 

Identifying your consultants is a required element in submitting for permits, and without the right team in place you can be hung up on sourcing which then pushes your permit deadlines back. While every project is different, most require a Surveyor, Geotechnical consultant, and various Engineers. Each of these consultants also requires time to prepare any necessary documentation, and many may have seasonal limitations or pre-existing commitments. 

Site Services
If your site is relatively ready you're in a good position, but if you're building in a remote location, or if you need to upgrade services on site this may take time. Planning and developing power, sewer, septic, and other services also may require additional consultants and documentation, and in many cases these services should be in place before the kit-of-parts lands on site. 

Local Permitting 
In certain jurisdictions it can take up to 25 weeks or more to get an approved permit to build. And that's after you've gathered and prepared all relevant materials and submitted your complete application package.

Knowing which aspects typically cause delay helps to reduce stress around timelines and inform the planning process. Our team is here to guide you along the way and support you through the process. 

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Coming soon - the BHC Interior Specifications Guide

Our team has been hard at work crafting a dedicated interior specifications guide that focuses on recommendations for readily available interior finishings from two major national retailers - everything you need to complete your cabin interior seamlessly while staying true to the BHC aesthetic. 

Soon clients building System 01 and 02 cabins will be able to purchase this guide to help build teams easily pull together the finishings and finishing touches.

Stay tuned, coming soon!

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Ready to begin?

To begin your journey with The Backcountry Hut Company, please visit complete our Get Started form. You'll receive information to help you begin, answers to frequently asked questions, and a link to book a consultation with our team.

Hello, Europe!

We're launching our first pilot project in Europe! 

Until now, our prefabricated kit-of-parts building systems were only available within Canada and the USA. Over the years we've had tremendous interest from European-based cabin lovers, and it's long been our dream to expand the range of delivery options to include those outside of our home continent. 

We're excited to announce that we're launching our first ever European project! 

Working through various practical considerations to arrive at this milestone has taken careful thought and a lengthy planning process. As we begin this next phase in our growth and expansion, we're making one dedicated System 02 kit available as a pilot project to one buyer building in select European regions. 

If you're interested in becoming the first to build a European-based BHC cabin we'd love to connect!

Your System 02 | 4 Module + Deck | Layout F* kit includes (scroll down for the floor plan):

• Triple-glazed windows

• End wall featuring 2/3 glazing - full height

• Velux skylights

• Entry door featuring a solid wood exterior, veneer interior, Alupan core, Anuba hardware, and Kaba lock system

• Standing seam metal cladding

• Isofloc wall / floor / roof insulation

• Delta Foxx roof building wrap

• SIGA Majvest wall building wrap

• Air circulation cavity

• Structural Engineering support

What is not included:

• Site preparation services

• Excavation services

• Foundation work

• Crane services

• Site utilities connections

• Interiors (including design, materials, products and labour)

• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems (to be executed locally)

• Shipping (shipping coordination and quotes provided by BHC)

To be prepared you will need:

• Property in Austria, Germany or Switzerland**

• A local general contractor or build team

• Secured independent financing

This System 02 | 4 Module + Deck | Layout F kit is priced at Є250,000, not including shipping to site. 

This kit will be fabricated within the European Union and shipping will be coordinated and confirmed during the planning process.

* Only available in this configuration.
** Only available in these regions. 

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Are you interested?

To begin your journey with The Backcountry Hut Company and take advantage of this exclusive opportunity, book a consultation with our team.