Billboards-Turned-Houses?
Written by Beth Flanagan
If you have few possessions and aren’t afraid of heights, this inhabitable billboard house would make an ideal dwelling, or a smart vacation getaway planted wherever you like. Perched atop a pole, this minimal-footprint prefab house was inspired by the shape and design of billboards. Indeed, the Single Hauz by Poland-based Front Architects just might fill a void in affordable housing for singles.
Modern and sleek in design, this two-story, 290-square foot urban abode comes with all the amenities for human comfort, including a kitchen, bathroom, living area and balcony on the main level, plus a bedroom loft and roof access on the 2nd level.
The high-tech and versatile Single Hauz seems to have arrived at the right time. The home has the ability to take advantage of unused bog land and flood zones, as well as lakes, mountains and cities. With very little environmental impact, the Single Hauz is an eco-smart solution to promote sustainability and footprint reduction.
The usage possibilities are endless and travel far beyond housing. Restaurants, art galleries, high-tech gadget shops, spas and salons would be ideal candidates for the Single Hauz.
The small living concept is a growing trend as more people question their materialistic ways and accumulation of unneeded possessions. Lightening one’s load by downsizing reduces stress, lowers utility costs, prohibits excessive consumer spending due to lack of storage, is kind to Mother Earth, and creates a more simplistic, organized lifestyle. What’s not to love?
What others have said
I like this design. You could actually join two together through linking walkways. This is cool!
Actually I have to disagree about the overall eco-consciousness of these houses. Although they have a relatively small footprint, they'd be highly impractical in an urban setting, wasteful even. Imagine how many apartments you could fit in a building that would fit on the same size piece of ground as 3 of these one-person dwellings.
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