Recently, we visited the Underground Railroad Experience Trail in Maryland. It simulates the route and challenges that runaway slaves had to face in seeking their freedom. While I am certain that the suffering endured was in no way captured here, I thought it was still beneficial to have people sensitized and thinking about these horrible historical events around slavery. Aside from the hiking trail, there were these amazing tiny houses from the 1800's. The wood cabins and stone houses were so cute, but also so inviting. If I had to live in a Tiny House, these looked sort of incredibly charming. HGTV tiny living spaces--like the one we saw last night that had only 200 feet and was really awkward--have nothing on these tiny gems. The matching tiny trees were also a very nice effect. ;-) (Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
We enjoy watching Tiny House Hunters on HGTV, but this is even better! The Ecocapsule is an awesome 88-feet of pod living. Haul it on a simple 4-wheel trailer and plunk it down. It has a solar roof and wind turbine that powers up its battery for up to 4 days. Plus a rainwater filtration system feeds your faucets, toilet, and shower. There is a bed for 2 as well as a cooktop, work desk, and modest storage space. It's minimalist living at it sleekest and best. Only $86K from Slovakia and you're off the grid and living free. Can't you just see these while eggshells dotting the landscape? When everything in the world goes to hell, these little pods could be providing sustainable living to survivors. All we need is some cool defense gadgets and this could work! ;-)
Andy Blumenthal is Deputy Program Director at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Blumenthal is a dynamic, award-winning leader with over 35 years of experience delivering results across the public and private sectors. All opinions are his own.