Beijing architect lives in egg-shaped house

We were made aware of this article on Shine from Yahoo, today. How about going really small?:
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Beijing Egg House

The house fits neatly on the sidewalk.

Photo by: AFP / Getty Images

By Lori Bongiorno and Trystan L. Bass
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Dai Haifei, a 24-year-old architect in Beijing, China, found an ingenious solution to live rent-free. He built himself a mobile egg-shaped house that is powered by the sun.
The 6-foot-high structure, which is small enough to fit on a sidewalk, is made of bamboo strips, wood chippings, sack bags, and grass seed that’s expected to grow in the spring.
The pod features a solar panel on the roof that powers a lamp in the cozy space. The house cost around $1,000 to build (6427 yen), according to China Daily.
It seems Haifei has taken the trend of living in tiny spaces to a whole new level. <<

You can read more and see lot of images at Shine from Yahoo.

Ultra-small is beautiful for Japanese homeowner - CNN News

How about it? Could you imagine. Slim down your life to the essential in an urban setting?
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Just Gorgeous

This gorgeous small abode comes to us from "Trendir - modern house designs":

A tiny treasure in the Australian outback, this cool, tiny house design by Australia architects Casey Brown Architecture brings a bit of the unexpected into its natural surroundings. This prefab cottage measures only 10 by 10 ft., clad in copper with a glass-enclosed lower level revealed when the shades are drawn. This rustic house style boasts a simple cube shape with unadorned, unpretentious interiors with a relaxed, casual country-chic character. But there’s more to this countryside home than meets the eye. An eco sustainable home design, this compact house incorporates passive heating and cooling technologies, and a water-harvesting system for some keen “green” appeal.

To read the whole article go to: Trendir