It is likely that for many people who want a vacation home, this is the dream. That is, a house that you can put in a clearing or a forest, is environmentally friendly and made from recycled wood. Such a house is the subject of the article below. It is eco-friendly, powered by roof-mounted panels, has rainwater harvesting systems and is equipped to a very high standard with everything you need to be totally self-sufficient.
Luxury home on wheels
The Greenmoxie they came up with the idea for this project, working with designers, carpenters, builders and specialists in solar energy systems and rainwater harvesting. They were so enthusiastic about the idea that, although they had set a budget, things got a bit out of control. As the project came to life, they came up with all sorts of new ideas and put them into practice. In the end, they came up with something they had previously thought impossible: a green home with all the comforts of home, a home with "luxury" amenities.
The house has an area of 35 square meters. The exterior is made of cedar wood treated with linseed oil. The interior walls are painted pine, the floor is oak, and the ceiling is reclaimed wood. It is covered with black corrugated sheet metal on which 2 solar panels are mounted.
It has a bathroom, kitchen, living room, bedroom, even a movable terrace that is electrically operated. The bathroom has a fully equipped shower, sink and composting toilet. The living room has a sofa and multifunctional furniture, very useful for storage. The bedroom is in the attic where it is reached by a staircase which is actually a stepped wardrobe. The kitchen has propane stove, refrigerator and functional sink. The house is very light and airy, with windows on all 4 sides and a skylight created due to the difference in level between the rest of the house and the loft area.
All appliances are powered by a solar photovoltaic system with a capacity of 11 kW stored energy. Rainwater is collected in a 200-liter barrel. Used water is recovered and purification systems are in place. The house is thermally insulated and has a ventilation system to maintain a stable and comfortable temperature inside. In winter it can be heated with a propane heater and a wood-burning stove.
Yes, this mobile home may be the dream of many of us. There are few who wouldn't like to move home to a different place or country from time to time and stay with the same comforts. Such a home is now an achievable dream.
How much does the mobile home cost?
It is made in the USA and costs 65.000$. For more details you have the link in the article.
I can make it even cheaper. If I had been employed by now, I would have had my own house with all the panels, without the rainwater harvesting system. The cost would be far below what you offer as an alternative in price, quality but economical to the extreme. I am extremely serious about this idea!