Comments on: MICRO-MINI HOME

By: Carolinajim

Carolinajim — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 02:46:21 +0000

I’d be interested in seeing an expansion of the application beyond the prototype. The villiage concept is interesting. I’m not certain as to what the benefit is. An apartment building or condominium utilizing the same environmentally sensitive constructs would likely be more cost effective?

The system is trailerable/towable…by the smart car? I am skeptical especially considering the frontal area (air drag problems) even if the weight is within specifications fo the vehicle.

For 50,000 Euros sans modern styling one could purchase a very substantial and environmentally efficient modular home.

This home seems to be targeted toward the single, well to do idealist rather than providing a practical alternative for a family or in most cases even an individual.

By: atozglobal

atozglobal — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:16:58 +0000

We offer off the power grid homes of this type and size starting at 9,995.00. Video on YouTube site name “chinadepot” Price includes solar lighting system, and continuous composting toilet with tank under floor. How do we do it? Mass production in factory.

By: sageaqua

sageaqua — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:04:44 +0000

I’m designing a home of this type for myself. I had drafting in high school and I’ve come up with a radical new floor and roof. Now I’ thinking I may want an even smaller studio under the home for temporary housing while I build it.

By: cerri

cerri — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:04:09 +0000

“The entrance area has triple use: it functions as a bathroom and drying space for clothing, in addition to a lobby.”
That statement rather concerns me…

By: etsdesign

etsdesign — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:15:22 +0000

LOVE your site. Thank you.

ets.

By: Dude

Dude — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:15:28 +0000

Dude! seriously thats lame, you would be better of getting a caravan and getting a custom fit out done, it would cost not even a 1/4 of that price.

By: Luca

Luca — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:01:26 +0000

A very intersting concept!

By: andrew cauthen

andrew cauthen — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 10:24:31 +0000

I’m a musician 2nd, a human 1st, and can’t afford a house or even food because I am not willing to sell out to low frequency thinking. I am willing to happily live without though so I can serve the whole. It’s not about poverty, it’s about quality of life. So when I do have stuff, of course I have the best. And more than important than that, I have my time.

Let’s start a community of these houses for ambitious entrepreneurs of the future of life on planet earth. Nothing new. Anyone out there have land we can start on, ..in a city, of course! Since it would show others how to live right! It would be a real cost business that would build the future of human life on earth. THe most important business in the world! (if your human). It would have to be live / raw food, really sustainable, really intelligent thinking design that provides for all life, not just the rich and insecure. It would give people the time and space to finally start working out what’s kept us all in the dark ages for so long. It would eliminate “there is not enough” mentality. A chain is only as strong as it’s weakest link.

What could be more fun and rewarding then a place to brainstorm and manifest quality of life for all?!

By: tooth

tooth — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:32:48 +0000

As the carrying capacity of the earth is further excided, designs like this are going to be a necessity, not an option. American society is too materialistic at this point in time to see the benefits of not owning stuff that is not necessary to everyday existence. Why do you need a television AND a computer? And if you have a computer, why not make it a powerful notebook? The problem is not with the design, it is with American ideals…

By: Angela Ramos

Angela Ramos — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 22:17:00 +0000

Im very interested in see more models on the micro mini homes. Thank you.

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By: CBD

CBD — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 17:55:01 +0000

A home for people who don’t have to shower or use the bathroom?

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Enlaces para leer y ver 35 « el50 — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 10:29:10 +0000

[...] El Top 5 de las casas prefabricadas más pequeñas / Inhabitat. Solo lo necesario para vivir pero no por eso dejando de lado la comodidad. Como bien dicen más grande no quiere decir mejor, aunque con esa vista es lo que menos me importa. [...]

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 12:54:57 +0000

I like the concept but reality crushes this like a tin can. Big problem is storage space – where does even a modest collection of clothes, books and sports gear get stashed? Living here would mean outsourcing your laundry, cooking, and storage among other basic functions.

By: if

if — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 15:51:37 +0000

$ 45,796.18 US Dollars = INSANE. Just a wee bit greedy?

MAX PRICE: $9999

Thanks for the concept, that you could find in any Truck Bed RV design…

OH, and no place to wash your clothes, I guess you just stink ?
No place for a TV or Computer – Informationless existence?
Needs a DISH on top for HDTV reception….

If you could order it on-line, the Max Price was $9999, and it could be installed permanently by local crew, or just Wheel mounted for camping – that would be great.

Otherwise – a completely flawed failed idea from the get-go.

Mass Production should Earn $2000 profit on every $9999 unit sold…

There is no market for something with all the flaws of a camper,
with none of the benefits of an RV.