Ein Student zeigt ein 4-square-Meter Haus Prototyp an der Universität in Yangzhou Yangzhou Stadt, im Osten der Provinz Jiangsu, China, 10. September 2014. Könnte yo
A student shows a 4-square-meters house prototype at Yangzhou University in Yangzhou city, east Chinas Jiangsu province, 10 September 2014. Could you comfortably live in just four square meters of space? Students at Yangzhou University say yes, and have designed and constructed a fully functional tiny house prototype that includes a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and storage space. With a height of just two meters, this tight cuboid living space was conceived of as a Yangzhou University student project designed to push the limits of minimalism and tiny living. The team of students took half a year to design and construct the first prototype. The 2m x 2m x 2m container-like prototype can only fit one person through the doorframe at a time. Immediately to the right of entrance lie a bed and a small bedside table. To the left of the entrance is a storage space for kitchen utensils; a bathroom is tucked behind and includes a toilet and standing shower. While living in a home the size of a postage stamp won't appeal to everyone, the design could greatly benefit cash-strapped students, migrant workers, and the homeless. The students will be seeking a patent on their tiny house design.
