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Living off the grid just got a little bit easier, thanks to Nice Architects’ Ecocapsule, a self-sufficient, portable pod that is powered by solar and wind energy. Unveiled at the Pioneers Festival in Vienna, the micro-home’s spherical shape is designed to maximize the collection of rainwater and minimize energy loss.
The Ecocapsule includes a 9,744 watt-hour battery, which is charged by a built-in 750-watt wind turbine, and 2.6 square meters of solar panels. The energy system can support someone living off the grid for about a year, depending on the location, according to the architects. The unit also contains a built-in kitchenette with running water, a flushing toilet and hot water.
Learn more about the Ecocapsule and view images after the break.
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Measuring 2.55 meters tall, 4.45 meters long and 2.25 meters wide, the Ecocapsule is designed to house two people. At 1,500 kilograms, the pod fits into a standard shipping container and can be “easily transferred” by land or sea.
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Nice Architects aim to make the Ecocapsule available for purchase in the last quarter of 2015. Learn more here.