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Ecocapsule, a casa móvel e autossustentável

A sustentabilidade é uma preocupação que impacta diretamente a arquitetura. Conheça a ecocapsule, casa móvel e autossustentável, e se inspire.

This solar-powered micro home allows you to live anywhere, take a look inside

If you’ve always wanted to live in a self-sustaining tiny home that leaves no carbon footprint, the Ecocapsule might be the perfect option for you. This off-grid capable home can be powered by the wind or sun and placed on a trailer base. It was first designed by Nice Architects (now Nice & Wise) for a 2008 architecture and design competition. Although the Ecocapsule didn’t win, its build was…

The Ecocapsule comes clad in an insulated fiberglass, rooftop solar panels, and an aluminum shell with four wheels for easy transport. In addition, it has two hooks on the roof to allow for other transportation options: the pod can be moved or dropped in place via a crane or helicopter.

Although the Ecocapsule has a compact 68-square-foot interior, it feels surprisingly spacious once you're inside. It houses up to two people and includes the necessities: a bathroom with a shower and composting, waterless toilet; a small kitchen area with a sink and two-burner stove; a convertible sofa that folds out to a double bed; desk space; and electric hookups. To power the pod, a fully charged 10kWh battery will last for at least four days with a 2.2 kW per day usage. Best of all, everything is controlled via a smartphone app.