Thursday, June 2, 2011

The Cube Project: Tiny Eco Home

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The Cube Project features a tiny house, a compact 3×3x3 meters cube structure constructed from a variety of sustainable materials, in which one person can live a comfortable life with a minimum impact on the environment. This small home is the initiative of Dr Mike Page at the University of Hertfordshire, UK; it illustrates the best of low-carbon living, designed to generate at least as much energy as it uses.
Despite its compact size, the house features three floors, connected by a cube-like staircase, a small double bed, a full-size shower, and a washing machine. The kitchen is accessorized with energy-efficient fridge, induction hob, re-circulating cooker hood, sink/drainer, combination microwave oven and storage cupboards.
What caught my eyes were its versatility, planning and storage space; for example, the lounge area on the ground floor offers storage space inside the sofa, and the small table can slide horizontally providing various sitting arrangements.
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In terms of eco living, this small home is accessorized with solar photovoltaic panels, triple glazed openings, LED lighting, cork flooring and a composting toilet. Space is heated using an Ecodan air-source heat pump, with heat being recovered from extracted air.
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* More info at Cube Project

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