Live Inside the Box: Single Family Studio?


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Do we really need 4,000 sq. ft to feel comfortable or can we make it on 900 sq.ft? By Living inside the box, not only can you save some $$$$ but you can be stylish doing it.

Mocoloco.com highlights this unique home design by Hanse-Haus.de.

Compact four-rooms-in-one house.
Designer Luigi Colani has created a space-saving house with a six square meter cylinder inside that contains a bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. The cylinder rotates left or right bringing the room you want into view of the main living room. There’s a separate toilet and a small hallway, and everything is controlled with a remote. The house was designed for young professionals who need minimal space while they focus on career…

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Inhabitat.com highlights the “Microhouse”, a collaborative project from Microcompacthome.com.

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Although these two examples of downsizing your home are extreme, many are moving away from the Biggy Home while still maintaining a comfortable lifestyle and helping the environment.

Light Bulb!

If Mom and Dad want to help their kids move out of the house, this might be a viable cost effective solution.