This Tiny 183 Square Foot Cabin That Is Aimed At Stressed-Out City Dwellers Can Be Assembled Anywhere In The World
We are pretty sure that most of us enjoy a relaxing getaway in nature, be it camping, renting a cabin in the middle of the woods or just spending a day by the lake. Well, it seems that getting closer to nature just became even easier – and more comfortable – thanks to these prefab, round cabins with sliding glass walls that can be assembled pretty much anywhere in the world!
The said cabins are called LumiPods, and are just 183 square feet. The assembled cabin contains a simple bedroom and a bathroom.
They have a charred wood cladding and glass facade that slides open to provide a seamless connection between the interior and outdoor spaces and have been created for stressed-out city dwellers who might be looking for a weekend getaway.
Would you be willing to try this for yourselves, Pandas? Let us know in the comments!
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The new tiny cabins are called LumiPods and measure just 183 square feet. They contain a simple bedroom and bathroom
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The LumiPod has been designed by French-based company Lumicene, which says it envisions the pods as ‘cocoons of simplicity’
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The mini cabin offers unobstructed views – from almost any position inside
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The prefabricated pods comprise of two modules that are gently set into place on four screw piles
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LUMIPOD components:
1 – Curved Entry Door
2 – LUMICENE curved reversible window
3 – Curtains
4 – 150 square feet (14 square meters) bedroom with panoramic view
5 – Bathroom and toilet
6 – Wardrobe
7 – Utilities closet
8 – Curved wood-frame walls
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A simple bathroom inside the LumiPod. They can be shipped anywhere in the world and assembled within two days
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The pods are rugged enough to withstand most climates and the interior of the pods are well insulated
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LumiPods must be connected to electricity, water and waste water networks. But the company is currently exploring new technology in order to offer a totally off-grid version later in the future
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So, the pods must stay in a fixed position to enable electricity, water and sewerage connections. This all has to be paid for which wouldn't be cheap with permits etc as well as connections. The said, "stressed-out city dwellers who might be looking for a weekend getaway" will also need to own their own bushland block to justify the expense. Not very practical on someone else's land even if they gave permission. Not really such a great idea, might as well build a regular holiday shack that includes a kitchen. Better wait for the off-grid version.
Yeah none of this makes sense. "I want a tent, except expensive and impractical. Also, I own a very small plot of land in the middle of a national park, and I like my vacations to always be there."
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All these houses always look great in photos but do you really want a house open like this in the middle of the woods??? Not sure....
I guess a grill or firepit and picnic table you set up outside. Which is fine, at least in mild weather.
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I agree the off grid version should work better with lack of water electric etc, but if you have the space/land/money this is a nice option. Although Shipping Containers are the future of this niche.
Shipping containers, ideal tiny houses for unhoused individuals.
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I doubt any BP readers are going to run out and buy this. Not a very effective advertisement.
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Cool. Thanks for looking that up. Not a bad price at all. I suspect I'll have a spot for one in the near future.
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This is actually kinda cool ngl but like how do you get into the utility closet???
I think these could be fairly off-grid now, but you would need a property with a well for water, and would need to dig for a septic tank. Solar and batteries could used for lights and propane for cooking and hot water. The question I have for these, which I don't see in the pictures or on their website, is heating or A/C. I mean, unless you have a piece of land that stays 72 degrees year round, and I don't know where that is, you're going to have a few days in the fall and a few days in the spring to enjoy this, before you boil in the summer or freeze in the winter. As for permits, most places don't generally require permits to build a structure under 400 sq ft, however there are some ordinances that require a larger minimum for a structure to be considered habitable.
And then you come back to it to find a bear and two racoons have moved in.
It's small enough that most americans wouldn't need a building permit to build one in the back yard, but since it's got plumbing, they'd still need that building permit. I wonder if they have a "back yard office" version that has Solar lighting, but not plumbing?
If I'm going to essentially go camping I don't think I'll do so in a giant fishbowl.
I wonder how much BP got paid to show this... "BP" you mostly know sells petrol... ;-(
Nope needs more window privacy. I need copious at of water, electricity, Air conditioning heat, bear protection. Wifi, sewage and someone to live with.
Also fridge freezer, washing equipment. Shower. No telephone table/chairs.
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Too bad they don't give a price. I would install one of these in the back yard to use as an office or studio.
If you need to look up something like price, you can try googling it. I typed 'Lumipod price' into google and the price came up. You're welcome.
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You set that thing up anywhere from Oregon to Alaska, and you are like a butcher's window display for any passing grizzly bear to walk through the glass without noticing, to snack on you. You may as well put a sign over the bed, "Buffet, all you can eat!"
considering I regularly spend weeks in the woods in a tent... I wouldn't really worry about it. It is way easier for a bear to rip open my tent than break the glass on that thing. Bear attacks are extremely rare
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Seems great, unless you want water, or septic, or power. Also make sure you choose a bugless outdoor spot for maximum destress.
So you didn't bother reading the article. It has to be located near services. You COULD hook it up to a septic tank, dig a well, and use propane for heat and light. You know....like tens of thousands of Americans already do.
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So, the pods must stay in a fixed position to enable electricity, water and sewerage connections. This all has to be paid for which wouldn't be cheap with permits etc as well as connections. The said, "stressed-out city dwellers who might be looking for a weekend getaway" will also need to own their own bushland block to justify the expense. Not very practical on someone else's land even if they gave permission. Not really such a great idea, might as well build a regular holiday shack that includes a kitchen. Better wait for the off-grid version.
Yeah none of this makes sense. "I want a tent, except expensive and impractical. Also, I own a very small plot of land in the middle of a national park, and I like my vacations to always be there."
Load More Replies... All these houses always look great in photos but do you really want a house open like this in the middle of the woods??? Not sure....
I guess a grill or firepit and picnic table you set up outside. Which is fine, at least in mild weather.
Load More Replies... I agree the off grid version should work better with lack of water electric etc, but if you have the space/land/money this is a nice option. Although Shipping Containers are the future of this niche.
Shipping containers, ideal tiny houses for unhoused individuals.
Load More Replies... I doubt any BP readers are going to run out and buy this. Not a very effective advertisement.
Load More Replies... Cool. Thanks for looking that up. Not a bad price at all. I suspect I'll have a spot for one in the near future.
Load More Replies... This is actually kinda cool ngl but like how do you get into the utility closet???
I think these could be fairly off-grid now, but you would need a property with a well for water, and would need to dig for a septic tank. Solar and batteries could used for lights and propane for cooking and hot water. The question I have for these, which I don't see in the pictures or on their website, is heating or A/C. I mean, unless you have a piece of land that stays 72 degrees year round, and I don't know where that is, you're going to have a few days in the fall and a few days in the spring to enjoy this, before you boil in the summer or freeze in the winter. As for permits, most places don't generally require permits to build a structure under 400 sq ft, however there are some ordinances that require a larger minimum for a structure to be considered habitable.
And then you come back to it to find a bear and two racoons have moved in.
It's small enough that most americans wouldn't need a building permit to build one in the back yard, but since it's got plumbing, they'd still need that building permit. I wonder if they have a "back yard office" version that has Solar lighting, but not plumbing?
If I'm going to essentially go camping I don't think I'll do so in a giant fishbowl.
I wonder how much BP got paid to show this... "BP" you mostly know sells petrol... ;-(
Nope needs more window privacy. I need copious at of water, electricity, Air conditioning heat, bear protection. Wifi, sewage and someone to live with.
Also fridge freezer, washing equipment. Shower. No telephone table/chairs.
Load More Replies... Too bad they don't give a price. I would install one of these in the back yard to use as an office or studio.
If you need to look up something like price, you can try googling it. I typed 'Lumipod price' into google and the price came up. You're welcome.
Load More Replies... You set that thing up anywhere from Oregon to Alaska, and you are like a butcher's window display for any passing grizzly bear to walk through the glass without noticing, to snack on you. You may as well put a sign over the bed, "Buffet, all you can eat!"
considering I regularly spend weeks in the woods in a tent... I wouldn't really worry about it. It is way easier for a bear to rip open my tent than break the glass on that thing. Bear attacks are extremely rare
Load More Replies... Seems great, unless you want water, or septic, or power. Also make sure you choose a bugless outdoor spot for maximum destress.
So you didn't bother reading the article. It has to be located near services. You COULD hook it up to a septic tank, dig a well, and use propane for heat and light. You know....like tens of thousands of Americans already do.
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