Origin Series by Blu Homes
Entry-level Dvele/Blu home. Modern design with premium finishes and smart home technology.
At a glance
Published size: 1,200 sq ft. Price context: pricing on request. Base scope: Historical Origin 1900: compact infill-oriented design, open plan, LED lighting, full laundry room, optional Junior ADU suite. Delivery framing: Historical source states factory build and finish on site in less than three months; delivery and set in as little as five weeks.
About Blu Homes
Blu Homes was a pioneering California-based prefab company known for their innovative folding steel-frame homes that could be shipped flat and unfolded on-site. In 2020, Blu Homes was acquired by Dvele, a San Diego-based smart home manufacturer. Their design legacy continues through Dvele's premium prefab lineup. Original Blu models are still referenced in the prefab community for their innovative engineering.
Build method: Steel-frame factory-built, folding delivery system (legacy), now Dvele modular. Home types: Modular, Prefab, Single-Family.
Published features
- Smart home tech
- Modern design
- Premium finishes
- Energy efficient
- California-built
Model record scope
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Published specification and source record
Last verified: 2026-09-03. Facts shown as Not published were not inferred from a related model, a portfolio image, or general builder marketing.
- Official model page: Archived official Blu Homes Origin 1900 model page — Manufacturer published (verified 2026-09-03) Archived manufacturer model page · Fix List Part 2
- Starting price: $295,000 — Dated observation (verified 2026-09-02) Dated observation · Modernist.live record (2026-09-02)
- Base scope: Historical Origin 1900: compact infill-oriented design, open plan, LED lighting, full laundry room, optional Junior ADU suite — Manufacturer published (verified 2026-09-03) Archived manufacturer model page · Fix List Part 2
- Square footage: 1,200 sq ft — Dated observation (verified 2026-09-02) Dated observation · Modernist.live record (2026-09-02)
- Footprint: 40 ft × 54 ft without garage — Manufacturer published (verified 2026-09-03) Archived manufacturer model page · Fix List Part 2
- Transport width: Not published — Not published
- Bedrooms, bathrooms & loft: 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms — Dated observation (verified 2026-09-02) Dated observation · Modernist.live record (2026-09-02)
- Code path: Built to exceed strict green-home regulations and WUI fire codes — Manufacturer published (verified 2026-09-03) Archived manufacturer model page · Fix List Part 2
- Floor plan: Open kitchen, living, and dining plan; archived official floor-plan download — Manufacturer published (verified 2026-09-03) Archived manufacturer model page · Fix List Part 2
- Insulation R-values: Historical source states up to 50% lower electricity use; R-values not published — Manufacturer published (verified 2026-09-03) Archived manufacturer model page · Fix List Part 2
- Heating & cooling: Zoned heating and cooling — Manufacturer published (verified 2026-09-03) Archived manufacturer model page · Fix List Part 2
- Electrical & hookups: LED lighting — Manufacturer published (verified 2026-09-03) Archived manufacturer model page · Fix List Part 2
- Upgrades & published pricing: Junior ADU suite ($15,000), fireplace, sliding doors, garage, walk-in showers, cabinet/appliance, tile/flooring, solar, and siding options — Manufacturer published (verified 2026-09-03) Archived manufacturer model page · Fix List Part 2
- Delivery basis: Historical source states factory build and finish on site in less than three months; delivery and set in as little as five weeks — Manufacturer published (verified 2026-09-03) Archived manufacturer model page · Fix List Part 2
- Installation basis: Historical source states precision factory technology with site completion — Manufacturer published (verified 2026-09-03) Archived manufacturer model page · Fix List Part 2
- Video tour: Not published — Not published
Delivery and project questions
Now operating as Dvele. Strongest in California and Pacific Coast states. Premium market only.
Scope is quote-specific. Confirm freight, setting, foundation, utilities, permits, assembly, and finishes in the written contract.
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