Designed by Nice Architects, a Bratislava, Slovakia-based Architecture and design firm, the Ecocapsule is a low-energy house packed into a very compact form.
The whole concept of the egg-shaped capsule’s design is the impressive amount of sustainable technology found inside, including solar power, rainwater collection, filtration and wind power. In other words, it is a mini-apartment with all the comforts of home, explained gizmag.com.
Gizmag.com likens the Ecocapsule to the Exbury Egg, featured in their June 2013 issue. The Ecocapsule measures 446.8 x 240.7 x 248.7 cm (175.9 x 94.7 x 97.9 in), and has 8 sq m (86 sq ft) of floorspace.
The company expects to come up with a price for their egg-shaped capsule later this year, but they say it will fit into a standard shipping container, and there are no special requirements or regulations involved in shipping it anywhere in the world. Basically, the capsule can be shipped, airlifted, towed or even pulled by a tractor or pack animal.
The interior is a compact world of personal luxury. Inside, you will find a toilet, shower, kitchenette, work and dining area. Besides the folding bed, there are interior and exterior storage areas. It comes with one door and two windows that can be opened and closed.
After six years of design work, the Ecocapsule was unveiled for the public, receiving great acclaim at the Pioneers Festival in Vienna, Austria in May. The unveiling of the Ecocapsule resulted in thousands of pre-orders, according to CNN News.
“We were not prepared for the reaction,” says Nice partner Igor Zacek. “We started small, but now we have to revise our model.” Zacek sees versatility in the capsule’s uses. He adding that many of the pre-orders have been for multiple units from hotels. “One use is businesses hospitality for entrepreneurs.”
Ecocapsules can be put just about anyplace, or so it seems. But on top of a high rise might be a little risky, unless the capsule was well anchored.
