What is the Ecocapsule made of?

insulated fibreglass shells The capsule is 4.67m long, 2.2m wide and 2.5m in height and weighs 2,000kg with full water tanks. The body is made from high-capacity insulated fibreglass shells overlaid on an aluminium framework. Power comes from a 600 W solar array built in to the roof and a 750 W wind turbine that is collapsible.

energymatters.com.au - Wind and solar powered Ecocapsule takes tiny house living to the extreme

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The tiny house movement’s latest creation – a mobile egg that is energy self-sufficient – is now available in Australia. Ecocapsule is made by a Slovakian company and is powered by rooftop solar panels and a miniature wind turbine. It can accommodate two people, and is designed to be towed by car. Based in Bratislava, manufacturers Nice Architects are now taking Australian orders. Ecocapsule costs $125,000 plus $30,000 shipping. Resembling a slightly flattened egg, Ecocapsule is self-sustainable, allowing people to live off-the-grid in remote areas. It could also be set up as a charging station for electric vehicles, according to Nice Architects.

The egg that’s cracked the tiny house market

The capsule is 4.67m long, 2.2m wide and 2.5m in height and weighs 2,000kg with full water tanks. The body is made from high-capacity insulated fibreglass shells overlaid on an aluminium framework. Power comes from a 600 W solar array built in to the roof and a 750 W wind turbine that is collapsible. It has a battery capacity of 10 kWh as the default option. The capsule can also be connected to the electricity grid. When it rains, Ecocapsule channels rainwater on its surface into storage tanks where it’s filtered. Inside, blonde woods and light colours enhance the feeling of space. In the bedroom, a sofa folds down into a bed. A heating, ventilation and air-conditioning unit (HVAC) keeps the temperature comfortable. Ecocapsule’s environment is controlled by an iOS or Android device. This gives information on how much power is being used and how much water is in the tanks. It also gives control over lighting and ventilation.

Ecocapsule gives owners access to remote areas

The designers say the pod removes the problem of trying to find electrical power when going on a remote trip. They say Ecocapsule is also ideal for scientists researching in remote environments or for people who want to get away from it all. It’s also useful for people who don’t want the full caravan experience, but want to be able to relocate quickly. The question is, where do you put your Ecocapsule? According to a report in Domain, tiny house owners are approaching farmers and negotiating land rentals. Fred Schultz lived in a tiny house for a year and says it was easy finding landowners to provide space. “You say, ‘I see that you do horse agistment – I was wondering whether you would be interested in doing a tiny house agistment?’ With a photo, they get it in one every time.”

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Can I put a cabin on my property?

The sleepout or cabin must be associated with the main dwelling where sanitary facilities are available. Some common features where a consent will be required include: if a fire wall is required (for example, less than 1m from a boundary), regardless of any neighbours' permission.

aucklandcouncil.govt.nz - 1. Check if you need a consent to build or extend a sleepout or a cabin

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Have your plan ready

Under the NZ Building Regulations there is a lot of building work you can do yourself. The website for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is also helpful. Before checking whether you need a consent for your detached stand-alone building, you need to know:

dimensions of the project (height, total area)

location on property where the project will go

size of the property in square metres. The net floor area in a building is measured to the inside of the enclosing walls or posts/columns.

total area of your property currently covered by buildings

total area of your property currently covered by hard surfaces, for example concrete or paved areas. Depending on the size and design of your structure, the work (design and/or construction) may be required to be carried out by a Chartered Professional Engineer and/or Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP).

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