Comments on: Treehugger: World’s Thinnest Home Includes a Home Office

By: Austin downtown condos

Austin downtown condos — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:40:22 +0000

Oh, I don’t know about this. Just watching the model even makes me claustrophobic. It’s just far too thin compared to my current space, which is in one of condos in downtown Austin. Though it’s a great idea and is sure is really useful for those who wouldn’t mind the thin space.

Violet
http://www.theaustonian.com

By: San Diego Office Furniture

San Diego Office Furniture — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 03:21:22 +0000

If you put a glass wall on it, you’d feel like you were living inside an ant farm.

Daisy
http://www.sandiegocubicles.com/blog/

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:36:38 +0000

oh please i bet it would have a high turn over of residents as it would send you mad.

By: Rafael Montilla

Rafael Montilla — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:26:45 +0000

Great Idea!!!! I could have an apartment in different cities at low cost.

By: Didier

Didier — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:03:55 +0000

I believe there is a shower in the WC; the shower head with hose on the wall and the water drains below; shown in the section/elevation view.

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:36:47 +0000

I agree with Cerentha’s comments about the purpose of the design. It isn’t a house for everyone, nor does it need to be. I question whether or not it could ever be called a “home”. Could anyone truly be comfortable enough in this space to call it that?

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By: Ren

Ren — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:38:25 +0000

Interesting idea. Obviously not for couples/entertainers/children. I just wish the ventilation, lighting and outer surfaces were better resolved. It could be so sleek, so what is with that bulbous front edge? Also, why no shower?
Lastly, is the design meant to be modular? (other units to stack on top with slight variations in layout) Otherwise, why limit to triangular shape?

By: Michael Jurdan

Michael Jurdan — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:14:29 +0000

Why is this unique? This is a fairly common theme in many cities around the world; I was in he “Skinny House” in Amsterdam and that was in 1967. This is just a remake of past efforts with a few modern gimicks thrown in.

http://weburbanist.com/2007/10/05/cramped-urban-living-9-of-the-narrowest-city-houses-in-the-world/

By: Cerentha Harris

Cerentha Harris — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:57:47 +0000

So glad you are reading us when you just wake up! Love that…and I live in the suburbs so I know what you mean. But I do think higher density living is more sustainable – although perhaps not this dense!

By: sarah

sarah — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:31:52 +0000

and no before anyone starts i can’t spell or string a sentence, just woke up sorry. This house sucks

By: sarah

sarah — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:30:16 +0000

or you could just move out of the city, there is life in the suburbs, god forbid. City living is over rated and we are obsessed with the urban. Cities are over priced, noisy and don’t start me on the air pollution you breath. This place would drive you nuts, you can’t even get in the bed without climbing over the frame, ridiculous. Imagine have friends over you. You couldn’t even lift the cat let alone swing it, glad it is just an idea.

By: Cerentha Harris

Cerentha Harris — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:58:31 +0000

Good question! I guess if there’s just one of you and you never entertain there wont be too much washing up!

By: Cerentha Harris

Cerentha Harris — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:57:52 +0000

You are right! The great thing about design is it can respond to us at all our different life stages…this home is definitely pre-family. Maybe a series of interconnected modules would broaden the scope of the project. I think the main purpose of this design, though, is not to be a house for everyone. It’s there to make us think about how we use and mis-use our urban spaces.

By: Billy

Billy — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:40:12 +0000

You know, not everying in the civilized world revolves around children and families.

By: Carleen Burns

Carleen Burns — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:31:01 +0000

For a single person or couple, maybe, but there’s no shower or tub! How would you wash up completely!?

By: Cerentha Harris

Cerentha Harris — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:39:16 +0000

I know! I think this is a pre-kids abode. Can’t imagine my two kids plus our dog, cat and fish sharing this space.

By: karen taylor

karen taylor — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:29:08 +0000

very unique. If we keep using up our space like we have been we will be forced to live this way. I look forward to enjoying life under my own fig tree.

By: Deb Longua-Zamero

Deb Longua-Zamero — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:11:37 +0000

Design by and for people without kids!!!