If living simply is part of your journey to happiness then we may have some ideas
to help you out.
This is Reacher with 10 incredible pod homes
and portable shelters.
Number Ten
This nano home is perfect for a person or couple wanting a starter
home but their modularity allows them to be arranged in many configurations to
provide for multiple families as well. The prefab design is built to buyer
specifications then shipped to its destination, where it can be used on, or
off grid.
The structures lightweight requires no foundation which allows for
it to be placed on any area at least 258 square feet in size using small footings
or earth anchors.
Each unit offers a 186 square foot living space with a 96
square foot loft for sleeping.
Standard options include a kitchen area with a
fold-out dining table, a bathroom and shower, and an extra room in the back
that can be used as a workspace or guest room.
There's also a covered deck that
can be attached to provide for more indoor/outdoor living.
Prices currently range from $22,800 to $67,600,
depending on the size and amount of customization.
Number Nine
If you saw this structure sitting out in the middle of a field, you might
wonder if you'd stumbled upon a long-lost dinosaur egg.
This smart home is called the eco capsule.
It's designed for up to two people, can be placed almost anywhere,
and it's self-sustainable.
It's made from an
aluminum framework overlaid with insulated fiberglass shells.
The unique shape provides a usable 67.8 square foot floor area.
It includes a kitchenette area, a folding bed, an extendable desk,
and a full bathroom with a waterless toilet and handheld shower.
Although it can be connected to normal
sources of power and water, it also has the ability for full off-grid living.
the included 10-kilowatt hour battery is charged by a solar panel providing up to
eight hundred and eighty watts at peak and a wind turbine that produces up to
750 watts of power day and night.
Water can be from any source, such as rainwater,
lakes, or rivers, where it's collected and filtered prior to use.
Pricing has yet to be determined with a scheduled production day sometime in
2018
Number Eight
This handy little prefab is the perfect distraction-free add-on to
just about any home or business. The simple cube-shaped design is made to be
a permanent structure yet still be mobile if needed. Each one is custom-made
to the needs of the user and includes LED lighting, a sound system, and climate
control. The steel framework aluminum composite and high quality insulation
allow the pod to stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter with minimal
energy use. Additionally, the closed-cell construction limits outside noise.
They're suitable for just about any type of setting as they require no foundation.
Setup can be done in as little as two hours since very little on-site
preparation is needed. There are four sizes ranging from 52 square feet up to
184 square feet with prices starting at $25,000.
Number Seven
This little sleeping capsule looks like something that Mork from Ork would have come to earth in.
If you don't know who that is, then pause the video and look it up.
The oval shape was inspired by the fruit of the bail Bob tree. The 13 foot long, six and a half
foot wide structure is designed to be used by up to two people. Each treehouse
has three fixed windows two opening windows and a hinged door.
Options include a suspension kit, mosquito nets, a floor platform, a mattress with bedding,
and shelves for storage. There's also a platform for ground installation if the
user chooses. The manufacturer says that Bayeux bed is easily transportable on a
small trailer, but it weighs in at 992 pounds, so getting it up into a tree
might not be something you're gonna want to try too often.
Number Six
This tube-shaped enclosure is actually a movable eco-hotel room. The
desire claim to be inspired by organic shapes in nature. As for what those were
is beyond me, but I'm just a guy doing YouTube videos.
So what do I know? The base of the structure employs an elevated set up to
avoid interference with the ground as much as possible. This is done strictly
less than any damage that may be done ecologically by the placement or removal
of the unit. The interior includes a bed, lounge area, and bathroom. A rainwater
recycling system provides water for use within the building. The body is made
from modular components of steel and wood with a slotted wood facade that
helps to mitigate heat. A skylight runs the length of the roof allowing for
natural lighting throughout. Additionally, the spherical windows at
each end can open allowing access to a deck area and promoting an indoor
outdoor environment
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Number Five
If you keep up with our videos then you may have already seen
stuff from this architect and just like previous endeavors this one doesn't fail
and what it has to offer. The 480 square foot aluminum monocoque structure has a
fully open living area that includes a bathroom and a shower, a fully fitted
kitchen, and a bedroom area. Large glazed sliding windows as well as multiple
skylights maximize the use of natural lighting and air flow while the aluminum
walls have cavities that can accommodate the electrical and air-conditioning
systems. The structure gets its power from solar panels, as well as being able
to hook up to conventional utility sources. It's also suitable for
commercial applications as well as having a design that allows for it to be
stacked to create a larger Tower shaped structure if needed. Prices on this one
start at around $65,000
Number Four
I can't even put into words how amazing
this concept is but I'm actually going to say some stuff about it just to
contradict that last statement. This entry is named Ami 1.0 and it's made of
two parts, a structure, and a vehicle, and the coolest part. They're both 3d printed
Yeah, mind blown. This off-grid shelter is one of many possibilities of what future
living could and should be. It gets its form from joining to C shaped modular
panels made from a carbon fiber reinforced polymer tensioned with steel
rods. Those are then connected to create a structure that measures 38 feet long,
12 feet wide, and 13 feet high. Power is provided by solar panels and a battery
within the enclosure. The vehicle has a gas-powered generator but can also
receive power from the structure when not in use. This allows the shelter be
separate from the power grid even at peak demand. Personally, I'm looking
forward to seeing where this one goes.
Number Three
This structure is the epitome of what a pod is. It's round like
an onion, flat on the bottom, and it has a hinged door that opens upward, and
there's stuff inside it. How's that for simple? Each pod Zook is
nine and a half feet in diameter and a little over eight feet high. It's made
from curved plywood with an internal plasterboard finish. A three foot 4-inch
hinge polycarbonate roof dome helps maximize natural light and ventilation
in addition to the porthole windows. Concrete foundation blocks are included
to support the suspended timber flooring. A 10-foot long semicircular desk
runs along the wall. Electrical data and phone outlets are included, as well as
lighting, and a panel heater. Each pod is built to customer specifications with
choices of shingles, drawers, and shelving, and floor coverings. Pricing will run
about $32,000 to $40,000 depending on customizations.
Number Two
This structure
has great flexibility in its usage due in part to the large open floor plan.
It's reasonable pricing and quality workmanship are an added bonus. The
building's aluminum base and wood siding along with its deck area provide an
exterior which strikingly contrasts to simple yet modern elegance contained
within. Large sliding glass doors open up to a room with timber flooring, inset
wall shelves, and a desk running the length of the wall. A rear window,
skylight, and full height frameless window help provide natural light
throughout. Natural insulation as well as underfloor heating help maintain
temperature control. The light pod comes in two sizes, a 144 square foot option,
and a 185 square foot option, with pricing at thirty-two thousand dollars
and thirty-six thousand one hundred dollars respectively.
Number One
This final entry on our list looks like it could be part of the
living quarters on Mars, assuming ol muskie is interested in
style, as well as functionality. The structure is formed out of a fiberglass
monocoque body covered with an ultra-thin layer of Italian marble. It's
roughly fourteen and a half feet wide and 29 feet long with a shape like a
standing drop of water. It stands about three feet off the ground with access
provided by a ramp that leads to a hinged door that raises upward. The
interior is expansive and can be set up in a variety of configurations to
accommodate different uses. Large windows allow views of the surrounding
environment as well as the night sky. Semi-transparent solar panels provide
energy as well as the option for standard electrical connections. Who
knows maybe you'll see one of these serving as a comfy little eco lounge in
your local park at the next concert or festival.
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