Credit: Ecocapsule
It comes with the tagline ‘Dwelling with the spirit of
freedom’, and we have to agree, because what is off-grid eco-living if not ‘freedom’?
Measuring 4.5 metres in length, 2.4 metres in width, and 2.5
metres in height, the Ecocapsule,
designed by Nice Architects, features
a total usable floor space of 8 square-metres, comfortably sufficient for two
adults. Despite being a portable home that boasts an ‘immense off-grid life
span, worldwide portability and flexibility’, the Ecocapsule is equipped with a
folding bed, two large operable windows, a working/dining area, shower and
flushable toilet, built-in kitchenette with running water, and even storage
space. The eco-friendly part of Ecocapsule is that it is powered by a built-in
750W wind turbine and a 2.6-square-metre array of high-efficiency solar cells;
in times of low solar and wind activity, the egg-shaped portable home will stay
operable with a high-capcity battery (9,744Wh). The rounded shape is more than
just aesthetics issue, but also for rainwater collection optimisation. Weighing
1,500 kilograms, the Ecocapsule can easily fit inside a standard shipping
container, meaning you can ship it to your travel destination for a green
escape, instead of booking yourself into a hotel.
The price is expected to be announced end of the year, and
meanwhile, Nice Architects are looking into further reducing the size and
weight of the pod for easier transportation. So eco-fancy, don’t you think?
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