The future is . . micro homes. Ok maybe not but they are an interesting and strangely high tech look at housing. The Ecocapsule is one such micro home that’s small in size but big in tech. This little pod is totally decked out with some great sustainable options to keep you going no matter where you go.
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ICON 3D Printed Homes – these concrete homes are cute but maybe a bit too expensive?
We’ve seen some 3D printed homes before. They’re quite small but they make perfect low-cost places to live for many people. ICON is hoping to bring this model of building to more people as a sustainable alternative to building in underserved areas.
Read MoreKali Duo – check out this super modern space saving bunk bed
Space saving furniture is perfect for tiny living. Don’t dedicate space to one function, do more with less if you can move usually unmovable home pieces around. Beds are generally dedicated to one area but with the Kali Duo, you can put up and take down bunk beds at a moment’s notice.
Read MoreUnderpass Studio Apartment – check out this unique solution to housing
Housing is a very hard to come by in some cities, you can call it a crisis for some. Finding a place to even build new homes can be troublesome for developers but one man decided to take up residence under an underpass but not in a tent, in a studio apartment that hangs from the roadway.
Read MoreBoKlok – make your next house IKEA
You can buy all your housewares, furniture and fixtures from IKEA, have you thought about buying a house from them? It turns out the famous furniture baron has a line of prefab homes made for people just starting out. The BoKlok is a series of homes you can pick out of a “catalogue” and have built to suit your needs.
Read MoreEBS Block – this container unfolds into the sweetest little home
Shipping containers have been used to create a lot of cool homes but the idea is that they’re still, well, pretty much shipping containers. The EBS Block unfolds from a shipping crate into a cute and stylish home or office.
Read MoreBrikawood – Lincoln logs have got an attractive real world upgrade
We showed you a neat little 3D printed house last week but maybe the concrete look isn’t all that appealing to you. If you like the warmth of wood but you’re still want something that’s ecologically friendly, check out Brikawood, the building material that uses interlocking wood parts to build.
Read MoreApis Cor – this 3D printed house only took a day to make
Love tiny homes and 3D Printing? Well good news, you can combine both and have a home built in a day that you can actually live in. Apis Cor shows us how it’s done with their Russian 3D printed home.
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