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Micro house

Lightweight compact dwelling by Richard Horden Friday, June 08, 2007

Did you know for £50k you can buy a Micro house - 8ft of living space....?

"The micro house is a lightweight compact dwelling for one or two people. Its compact dimensions of 2.6m cube make it adaptable to a variety of sites and circumstances, and its functioning spaces; sleeping, working / dining, cooking and hygiene, make it suitable for everyday use." say M-ch


Photo: Micro home by
M-ch ¸ Dennis Gilbert

The micro home was first launched in Munich in November 2005. A team of researchers and designers based in London and at the Technical University in Munich developed the micro home (m-ch) as an answer to an increasing demand from students, business people, sports & leisure enthusiasts and weekenders, all looking for short-stay living.

Its now in use and available throughout Europe. It combines techniques for high quality compact 'living' spaces deployed in aircraft, yachts, cars and micro apartments.

Micro House Technical Specification

The micro home has a timber frame structure with anodised aluminium external cladding. It is insulated with polyurethane and fitted with aluminium frame double glazed windows. The front door is fitted with double lock security and graphics can be applied for sponsors, exhibition and business use.

The Micro House measures just 266cm x 266cm x 266cm. The ceiling height is 198cm and the door width is 60cm.


Photo: Inside Micro home by
M-ch ¸ Dennis Gilbert

Features include:

  • two compact double beds, each measuring 198cm x 107cm
  • storage space for bedding and cleaning equipment
  • sliding table measuring 105cm x 65cm, dining for up to five people
  • flat screen television in the living/dining space
  • a shower and toilet cubicle
  • a kitchen area

    Where to see the Micro House

    Designed by Richard Horden of Horden Cherry Lee Architects (London), the Micro Home will be on show at The Festival of Extreme Building between 9th June and 30th September 2007 and will provide the centre piece for the festival.

    For more information on the Micro House visit www.microcompacthome.com or you can check it out in person at the www.festival-xtremebuilding.org.uk



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