Bratislava, Slovakia based group Nice Architects unveiled a tiny egg shaped portable house which is powered by wind and solar energy and contains rain drops collection as well as filtration.This is a micro-home that is designed as energy efficient, called "Ecocapsule".
It contains 2.6 sq metre array of high efficiency solar cells on the roof and a built in 750W wind turbine, both provide power the house.The dual power system and a high-capacity battery approx 9,744Wh capacity, ensures the house will have enough power to operate during periods of reduced solar or wind activity.The spherical shape is optimized for rainwater collection.Ecocapsule can fit inside a standard shipping container.
The Ecocapsule lengths about 4.5 meters (14.6 feet), width is 2.4 meters (7.9 feet) and heights 2.5 meters (8.2 feet).The total usable area is 8 square meters (86 sq feet).The micro shelter is enough for two persons.It includes a folding bed, entrance, a dinning and working place, two openable windows, toilet and shower, Kitchennette and storage space.
The team plans to display a micro-home at the Pioneers festival in Vienna on May 28.It is expected to be available for sale later this year and delivery of first units will take place in the first half of 2016.
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