[Timpo]

:fullofwin: Would you live in a $25,000 Vancouver micro home? | Vancity Buzz | Vancouver Events, News, Food, Lifestyle and More (http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2013/10/25000-vancouver-micro-home/)

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[MoBettah]

What kind of permit does one need to shove one of these in the backyard as a guesthouse (in law house)?

[corollagtSr5]

LOL thats like the ultimate club house for children. Looks pretty livable.

[hongy]

Why would I want to step on my pillow every night when I get into bed. Also can you imagine having sex in there?

[xilley]

Sex? :alone:

[fliptuner]

So the counter doubles as a step? :rukidding:

[pinn3r]

that looks fokkin sik m8

[Alby]

is it safe to assume the bathroom is behind the sofa?

[too_slow]

Why would I want to step on my pillow every night when I get into bed. Also can you imagine having sex in there?

Pretty sure you'll be left touching yourself that night if you brought your date back to that .. err. home!
Looks like you can easily tip it over with a few guys??? :fullofwin:

[Razor Ramon HG]

My friend lived in something of similar design and structure in an apartment in Seoul. It's definitely livable. I crashed there a few nights.

[FerrariEnzo]

where is the toilet??

[fliptuner]

behind the sofa

[hongy]

where is the toilet??

That lake is your toilet, also your shower/bath.

[v_tec]

Why would I want to step on my pillow every night when I get into bed. Also can you imagine having sex in there?

That problem doesn't concern Timpo.

is it safe to assume the bathroom is behind the sofa?

where is the toilet??

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No shower though. Garden hose maybe?

[Noir]

That place looks dope.
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[hongy]

That problem doesn't concern Timpo.





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No shower though. Garden hose maybe?

Read through some of the comments, so it seems a shower head can be attached to the walls of the washroom. I guess that makes cleaning the bathroom easy.

[v_tec]

Read through some of the comments, so it seems a shower head can be attached to the walls of the washroom. I guess that makes cleaning the bathroom easy.

Asia / Japanese / Korean style. As long as there's drainage on the floor, the whole bathroom can be a shower area.

[too_slow]

I'll be honest, I think this is dope..

[Ikkaku]

those stairs look a bit sketch, but I think the micro-loft looks pretty nice

[kunoman1]

Would rock it

I want to plop one right in Kerrisdale on that train track area (forgot what it's called) with all the community gardens and blackberry bushes.

[AVS_Racing]

add some skylights on top and I honestly think its not bad. I would pay 25k for it.

[rsx]

Umm. Why not just increase the roof size a bit and square it up. Trying too hard to be "cool"

I'd live in a concrete rectangular mini house for sure, but this one looks like it's been designed by an 8 year old.

[Purely]

Seems pretty cool

[FerrariEnzo]

not bad... for single person..

[ziggyx]

The house itself costs $25,000 which sounds about right for a 200 sq ft (assuming) house, but having a plot of land to put this house on in vancouver will probably cost you $$$ lol.

[Bouncing Bettys]

Land is the issue. Solve that issue by converting them into houseboats.

How long until we see one of these sitting on a former landfill listed for $1Mil?

[Manic!]

Great idea. Some one like Ikea needs to get involved so they can mass produce these and get the cost down even further. Great way to add an income property to an existing house. Could also be used as a hotel. Just plop a bunch of them in a forest.

What do you think one of these could rent for in Vancouver?

[FerrariEnzo]

The house itself costs $25,000 which sounds about right for a 200 sq ft (assuming) house, but having a plot of land to put this house on in vancouver will probably cost you $$$ lol.
Some rich mainlander will buy a huge plot of land and build his own mini town with these and call it "The New Chiner" :badpokerface:

[asian_XL]

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/files/2012/10/brazil-homes-on-amazon.jpg

[Soundy]

WTF is happening to RS - another quality post from asian_XL?? :fulloffuck:

Seriously, my buddy lived for three years in a space in Whistler that was only slightly larger than this... was all the space he needed at the time. Drop this thing beside a rural lake or something and you've got some wicked views out the window when you wake up in the morning.

It's no different than that condo tower at the south end of Cambie that has no resident parking: sure, it's not for everyone, but for some people, it's an idea that could totally fit their lifestyle.

[hotjoint]

I actually like that, pretty dope

[PeanutButter]

The washroom is a wet room. So the entire washroom is the shower room. This is typical of washrooms in India. When I was there, the shower head was right next to the sink/toilet. For me it was a weird/gross/dirty experience not being able to shower in an enclosed area because I felt the floor was dirty. I couldn't take a shower without slippers. It felt like I was showering in a public shower.

I was there for three weeks and never really got used to that idea. I'm not an OCD when it comes to cleanliness, but I just couldn't get used to that concept. I guess I need my shower to separate from everything else in the washroom.

[thumper]

no closet or laundry facilities (or put a washing machine outside on the deck like the do in some parts of asia?)... clothing optional i guess.

[PeanutButter]

Umm. Why not just increase the roof size a bit and square it up. Trying too hard to be "cool"

I'd live in a concrete rectangular mini house for sure, but this one looks like it's been designed by an 8 year old.

Raincouver man! It's probably for rain run off.

[Soundy]

The washroom is a wet room. So the entire washroom is the shower room. This is typical of washrooms in India.
Also typical of RVs, campers, boats, etc.

[dinosaur]

I think they are kind of cool, but I like these better:

Tumbleweed Tiny House Company - Welcome to our website ! (http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/)

The Loring is my fav....similar price and better layout, imo.

[Gumby]

WTF is happening to RS - another quality post from asian_XL?? :fulloffuck:
LOL you're getting Timpo and asian_XL mixed up...

[urrh]

the whole place will smells like shit every time you go #2

[Culverin]

The washroom is a wet room. So the entire washroom is the shower room. This is typical of washrooms in India. When I was there, the shower head was right next to the sink/toilet. For me it was a weird/gross/dirty experience not being able to shower in an enclosed area because I felt the floor was dirty. I couldn't take a shower without slippers. It felt like I was showering in a public shower.

I was there for three weeks and never really got used to that idea. I'm not an OCD when it comes to cleanliness, but I just couldn't get used to that concept. I guess I need my shower to separate from everything else in the washroom.


So it's like having a sink and toilet in a larger walk-in shower?
Sounds like the ultimate man washroom.
Shave in the shower, give the floor a rinse.
Take a poop while you shower.

It's a one-stop shop.

[Timpo]

The problem with that house is though, as you can see, there are tons of spaces being wasted.

With right design, this could be a lot better.

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[dachinesedude]

is it structurally possible to make a third floor?

if so take my money now!!

[stewie]

cool concept, but I personally would not be able to live there for longer than a week.

im not claustrophobic, but I need more space. a friend lives in a 500 something sqft place downtown and its a nice place and all...but I need walls, I cant stand being in a living room and being able to see the bedroom kitchen bathroom all at the same time.

[thumper]

The problem with that house is though, as you can see, there are tons of spaces being wasted.

With right design, this could be a lot better.

perfect for small asian-sized people, or maybe a dorm room. but for north americans that live off of mcdonalds who are actually using it as a living space as opposed to a study/sleep area... i'm not sure?

[winson604]

I too think it looks dope. Is it small as fuck, yes but it's a total viable option assuming you have a place to put it. $25k is pretty decent imo. Heck some girls spend just as much on a Hermes bag for crying out loud.

[meme405]

These are perfect for laneway house developments. As long as I had a seperate place to park and work on my car, I would rock it...

Also for the sex thing, just use her place...:ilied:

[thumper]

These are perfect for laneway house developments. As long as I had a seperate place to park and work on my car, I would rock it...

Also for the sex thing, just use her place...:ilied:

.... unless she has the identical unit in the backyard next door lol.

[GLOW]

i agree this is a cost effective alternative to adding a laneway house.

[snails]

am i the only one thinking the population density is bad enough?!

i have a 600sq/ft basement and it is just enough for me and im pretty minimal, i get the point of this and it is cool and all.. but i hope this dosnt become the new norm.. people should strive higher than to live in a closet...

still a cool concept though

[GLOW]

snails are used to living in a small space

[N8]

Why would I want to step on my pillow every night when I get into bed. Also can you imagine having sex in there?

I'd imagine you'd have to use the living area for sex... unless all you're into is missionary

[sdubfid]

much easier to park an rv in your backyard

[nabs]

I think for a pre-fab it's nice, it takes up a little more space than a shed on a piece of land.

For the price I can probably build something better that takes better use of the space.

I think these things are mainly meant for home/land owners who have space in their backyard, don't want to spend the money to build a laneway or don't have the space to build one. So that they can make rental income. Am I correct? For a single person who only uses their homes to sleep and shower, and not really lounge around in it's probably a good temporary place to lease. But I can't see it being a long term solution for anyone.

[GLOW]

the city has requirements as to when a laneway can be installed on the property. question is, does the city have requirements for having one of these things in the back yard?

[nabs]

the city has requirements as to when a laneway can be installed on the property. question is, does the city have requirements for having one of these things in the back yard?

I'm pretty sure it would need permits and the land would have to meet certain criteria/requirements, it needs its own 120/220 electrical, it also requires its own plumbing and possibly even gas.

[tool001]

looks cool,, however pretty sad that people living in a country as big as canada have to resort to these type of places.. I have seen them in japan and korea and works because of they are land locked.
population distribution /development to blame.

how about infrastructure to go with it, if everybody starts putting them in thr backyards..

[Soundy]

snails are used to living in a small space
A snail is just a slug with a home, after all...

I'd imagine you'd have to use the living area for sex... unless all you're into is missionary
Where's your creativity?? Think of all the angles of those stairs....

[Soundy]

looks cool,, however pretty sad that people living in a country as big as canada have to resort to these type of places..
Sure there's lots of land, but nobody wants to fucking pay for the infrastructure to service all of it.

[StylinRed]

Looks like you've got to step on your cutting/prep board in the kitchen to get upstairs... :suspicious:

[dinosaur]

I am not sure I would call it sad.

I think a lot of people will purchase and live in these units out of choice rather necessity. I'd like to predict this trend in space efficient living catching on...gone are the days where a family of 3-4 would seek a 5000 sq ft house. I sit an watch shows like House Hunters and I see a young couples looking at these 5-6 bedroom houses on massive lots and complaining they are not "big enough".

I think conservative living is really catching on and people are seeing that there is no need for a dinning room to sit 20 people, a craft room, home movie theatre, etc.

These mega houses are really a trend of North America and I know several have mentioned Asian countries having small housing, but it also a very European thing as well. People rarely socialize IN HOME and opt for evenings out as housing size does not afford such ability. What is the upside? Well, you can now afford socializing outside the home as you are no longer house-poor :fullofwin:

Why should housing be out biggest expense?


IMO, I don't think these specific homes utilize that space all that well....I really prefer the Tumbleweed designs for space efficiency.

[Soundy]

These mega houses are really a trend of North America and I know several have mentioned Asian countries having small housing, but it also a very European thing as well. People rarely socialize IN HOME and opt for evenings out as housing size does not afford such ability. What is the upside? Well, you can now afford socializing outside the home as you are no longer house-poor :fullofwin:

QFT. The total cost of this thing is less than the down payment for a downtown condo... if you have that money and buy you "house" outright, all that money you'd dump into a mortgage is now gravy. Maybe allow a couple hundred bucks a month for a storage unit... but you make up that difference for the reduced electric and heating costs.

[dinosaur]

^^ exactly...having housing such as this can mean more travel and/or longer periods of travelling, more socializing outside the home, more hobbies, more "outside" time, etc. Although our winter climate may not be ideal for more outdoor living, it would certainly encourage one to be outside more during times of nice weather. Why read a book on a small couch inside, when you could lie in a hammock outside...b/c now you can afford to have grass instead of a small condo balcony overlooking the city dump!

[GS8]

Don't you love wide angle lenses?

[Phil@rise]

that looks fokkin sik m8

r u sndn a txt msg m8?

Its a forum type a word or ten enjoy the language.

I'll agree tho its a great concept

[Bouncing Bettys]

I can't believe some of the expectations home buyers have when I watch shows on them. Young, first time buyers expecting things like a walk-closet, his and her bathroom sinks, modern kitchen, jacuzzi tub, etc.

[dinosaur]

^I can't believe some of the expectations home buyers have when I watch shows on them. Young, first time buyers expecting things like a walk-closet, his and her bathroom sinks, modern kitchen, jacuzzi tub, etc.

"Ewww...laminate countertops!? No. I can't move here!"

"You know, Laura...we are really looking for a home with a 3 car garage"

"What do you mean we would need to build our own tennis court?"

"I don't like the colour of these hardwood floors...we would really need to rip the up and put new ones in"

"Even those these appliances are new, they are white. That just isn't acceptable"

[MindBomber]

I would choose an extremely efficient 150sq/ft space over a typical 750sq/ft space.

In reality, I'm one person. I spent minimal time at home. I don't accumulate 'stuff.'

The other 600sq/ft of space therefore goes unused.

My only caveat is a proper shower.

am i the only one thinking the population density is bad enough?!


I definitely disagree.

I'm counting on city planners to increase population density radically.

A higher population density increases the efficiency of infrastructure and transit and staves off the encroachment of housing developments into natural spaces and farmland. Communities should be walkable and communal, not strictly driveable and individualistic.

[GS8]

I can't believe some of the expectations home buyers have when I watch shows on them. Young, first time buyers expecting things like a walk-closet, his and her bathroom sinks, modern kitchen, jacuzzi tub, etc.

It's TV

They're supposed to put D-bags on it

[Great68]

That makes me want to look at plots of land for vacation property...

It would be perfect as a little cottage.

[thumper]

much easier to park an rv in your backyard

hm. it would be as fashionable though... how about a mobile home? what do those go for these days? live it up like an episode of trailer park boys.

[Klondike]

I don't see a bathroom, I'm assuming there's a wet bathroom (shower/toilet combo) near the kitchen.

Looks cozy though.

[StylinRed]

oh yeah^^^ im guessin its behind the couch that or they plan on you using the kitchen sink ;)

[meme405]

I don't see a bathroom, I'm assuming there's a wet bathroom (shower/toilet combo) near the kitchen.

Looks cozy though.

Atleast try looking at the link before you post...

Anyways, to the people saying density is bad enough, get used to it. Vancouver is going to have to become a lot denser in order to sustain its growth.

The city currently has very tight limitations on what types of lots can have laneway houses, but these are going to be removed in the near future. This means we can densify urban locations much more efficiently. This is a good thing, it brings communities much closer together...

The only downside is that parking is going to be a nightmare, the flip side to this is, bringing everything closer together might mean you don't need a car anymore... Its certainly not a lifestyle for the people here on RS, but for some people its great...

[Jgresch]

I'd be totally down for something like this at this point in my life.... Not for living with someone else though, but right now I'm never home most of the day. Really would just need a simple place to sleep, somewhere to prepare a meal every once in a while, and maybe a desk to do homework at. The couch and TV probably wouldn't even be used. Would need to be an okay location with parking though...

[Soundy]

The only downside is that parking is going to be a nightmare, the flip side to this is, bringing everything closer together might mean you don't need a car anymore... Its certainly not a lifestyle for the people here on RS, but for some people its great...
You know what... even where I live in Pitt Meadows, I could ALMOST get away without a car (other than work as a service technician, which requires me to haul tools and parts all over town). Within four blocks, I have an IGA, Langley Market, Starbucks, a theater, Shopper's Drug Mart, Subway, McD's, Pet Planet, two vets, two liquor stores, a pub, a Pantry, a nightclub, two sushi places, a thai place, a Chinese place, two gas stations, two dentists, a pet supply store, Lordco, pizza place, fitness place, a couple mani/pedi places, walk-in clinic, chiropractor, fish'n'chips, discount store (we call it a dollar store, it's kinda like a dollar store, but nothing in it is anywhere near a dollar), and recycling center (including full electronics recycling).

Within 7-8 blocks, there's another pub, donair place, two more pizza places, 7-Eleven, a couple dog groomers, physiotherapist, credit union, another sushi place, Waves, and of course, the Westcoast Express station.

There's almost nothing you would NEED that isn't a short walk from here. Superstore, Timmy's, Cineplex, Michaels, Staples, Canadian Tire, and various other shopping is barely a 20-30 minute walk. There are even three schools and two off-leash parks within a 20 minute walk. Sure there are things that you COULD drive to, like Safeway, Save-On, Wal-Mart, Costco... but those are all optional, all choices.

[Timpo]

meanwhile in Japan.. some people with 2 or 3 cars actually build one of these at their home because they don't have enough space

http://www.geocities.jp/gsirhato/P1010001.JPG
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[Timpo]

Capsule hotel in Japan..
They should have one of these here instead of Motel or Hostel

http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/cooljapan13/imgs/8/8/88bf3bbd.jpg
http://ana.jp-anex.co.jp/spa/photo/55776_1.jpg

[Timpo]

ok it's slightly larger than Japan's Capsule Hotel..

It's called Sleep Box from Moscow, Russia.

http://superfuture.com/sf/image/asset/00022425/image/5107cd232aa4e.jpg
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[StylinRed]

sleepbox looks pretty cool they should rename it Capsule Corp

http://superfuture.com/sf/image/asset/00022425/image/510826d777248.jpg http://th05.deviantart.net/fs13/150/f/2006/364/7/e/Capsule_Corp_Dragonball_Logo_by_alamakazam.jpg

[buddy]

I can feel my claustrophobia kicking in just picturing myself on the bed looking at the roof just few feets away from my face

[Soundy]

I can feel my claustrophobia kicking in just picturing myself on the bed looking at the roof just few feets away from my face

Better than having feet in your face! :heckno:

[Gridlock]

sleepbox looks pretty cool they should rename it Capsule Corp

http://superfuture.com/sf/image/asset/00022425/image/510826d777248.jpg http://th05.deviantart.net/fs13/150/f/2006/364/7/e/Capsule_Corp_Dragonball_Logo_by_alamakazam.jpg

The equation:

Shiny things with curves and abrupt angles + Helvetica Font= It's from the future.

[.Renn.Sport]

those sleep boxes looks like to be a worthy investment here in HK! It would be a much more attractive solution to travellers than those ghetto hotels in TST.

[SupraMan604]

Would love to have this in my backyard! Mancave facing my ride......:fullofwin:

[pinn3r]

r u sndn a txt msg m8?

Its a forum type a word or ten enjoy the language.

I'll agree tho its a great concept

Twas a joke. I deliberately exaggerated it

[!SG]

lift the sofa seat to take a dump.

is it safe to assume the bathroom is behind the sofa?

[Phil@rise]

Capsule hotel in Japan..
They should have one of these here instead of Motel or Hostel

http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/cooljapan13/imgs/8/8/88bf3bbd.jpg
http://ana.jp-anex.co.jp/spa/photo/55776_1.jpg

Can you say morgue....

[rsx]

RE: capsule motel in japan

Looks like that horror movie when they were in a maze of boxes...

[NKC ONE]

im wondering how they clean these capsules

[AzNightmare]

I love these minimalism interior design.

[Lomac]

Can you say morgue....

Makes me think of A Clockwork Orange, actually.

Seriously, those would fit perfectly in that movie. Especially that second shot.