Key Takeaways
M-series prioritizes horizontal expansion and open-plan living; Y-series offers vertical space optimization for compact sites
Both series ship in 40HQ containers — no special transport permits required for standard road routes
The right choice depends primarily on your site footprint, not your budget
Cross-series compatibility means you can mix M and Y units on the same property
Custom configurations are available for both series — the modular platform adapts to your use case
Why we have two series
When we launched the product line, we expected one design to dominate. What we got instead was a clean split: certain operators and use cases consistently gravitate toward the M-series, others toward the Y-series. The difference isn't quality or price — it's geometry. Different site shapes, different land constraints, and different hospitality concepts create genuinely different requirements that a single design can't serve optimally.
This guide cuts through the confusion and gives you a decision framework, not just a spec sheet comparison.
M-Series overview: horizontal expansion, open-plan living
The M-series is built around horizontal volume — wide, low-profile pods that maximize floor area relative to their site footprint. They're designed for properties where you have land to spare in one direction but want to minimize visual bulk. The profile sits lower to the ground, which helps in high-wind locations and gives a less imposing presence from the road.
Available M-series models:
M10: 20sqm — solo traveler units, compact glamping, ADU setups
M30: 24.5sqm — couples or small family units with a separate sleeping zone
M50: 30sqm — open-plan living + sleeping, popular for couples retreats and upscale glamping
M70: 42sqm — full living area with separate bedroom, family-friendly
The M-series is our most deployed series in hospitality contexts — campgrounds, resorts, glamping operations adding units to an existing property. The wider footprint gives interior designers more to work with for furniture arrangements and aesthetic differentiation.
Y-Series overview: vertical optimization, compact sites
The Y-series addresses a different site constraint: land that's narrow, sloped, or otherwise limits horizontal expansion. By optimizing the internal volume vertically, the Y-series delivers comparable usable space to M-series models while occupying less ground footprint. This matters enormously for operators working with:
Long narrow plots (coastal properties, riverside sites)
Sloped terrain where a wider footprint requires significant earthworks
Properties with setback requirements that make M-series placement impossible
Urban or semi-urban ADU installations where footprint is at a premium
The Y-series internal layout often features loft or mezzanine sleeping areas — which guests consistently describe as distinctive and memorable rather than a compromise. If your site is challenging, the Y-series is where to look first.
Head-to-head comparison
| Factor | M-Series | Y-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Ground footprint (typical) | Wider, shallower profile | Narrower, deeper profile |
| Site footprint efficiency | Good on wide/large sites | Better on narrow/sloped sites |
| Interior volume optimization | Horizontal open plan | Vertical + horizontal mix |
| Delivery / transport | 40HQ container | 40HQ container |
| Thermal performance | Standard and upgraded packages available | Standard and upgraded packages available |
| Solar compatibility | Yes — full integration package | Yes — full integration package |
| Best for | Glamping sites, wide properties, hospitality clusters | Compact sites, narrow plots, sloped terrain, urban ADUs |
Use-case decision guide
Choose M-series when:
Your site is wide open with no horizontal space constraints
You're running a glamping operation and want the widest possible furniture and styling options
You need multiple units close together and the footprint allows comfortable spacing
Your target guest demographic prefers conventional horizontal floor plans
Wind loading is a concern — the lower profile handles gusts better
Choose Y-series when:
Your property is narrow or sloped
You're working within tight setback requirements
You want a distinctive aesthetic that stands out from conventional glamping options
Your site is in a location where a lower visual profile matters (historic districts, HOA properties)
Urban or semi-urban ADU use with parking or other structures competing for horizontal space
Mixing both series on the same property
Several of our larger hospitality operators run mixed fleets. A Y-series pod for the premium "romantic getaway" positioning (loft bedroom, intimate footprint) alongside M-series family units is a combination we've seen work particularly well. The units share the same exterior finish system, so the visual coherence is maintained even with different geometries.
How to decide without a site visit
Before you commit to either series, tell us:
Your site dimensions and any known setback requirements
Whether the property is flat, sloped, or has other topographical features
Your intended use case (glamping, ADU, commercial hospitality)
Whether you need solar/off-grid capability
Your target climate range
With those four data points, we can tell you definitively whether M-series or Y-series fits better. Get in touch with your site details and we'll provide a recommendation with the reasoning.