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The Walking House (Video)

October 22, 2008 9 Comments

The Walking House

The modular dwelling system “Walking House” is capable of moving in speeds of up to 60 meters per hour and it enables persons to “live a peaceful nomadic life, moving slowly through the landscape or cityscape with minimal impact on the environment.”

Here’s a video clip showing the Walking House in action:

It collects energy from its surroundings using solar cells and small windmills. There is a system for collecting rain water and a system for solar heated hot water. A small greenhouse unit can be added to the basic living module, to provide a substantial part of the food needed by the Inhabitants. A composting toilet system allows sewage produced by the inhabitants to be disposed of. A small wood burning stove could be added to provide CO2 neutral heating.

Technical specifications (basic module)

  • Height: 3.5 meters
  • Width: 3.5 meters
  • Length: 3.72 meters
  • Weight: 1200 kg
  • Max speed: 60 meters/hour

Head over to the n55.dk website for more info about the Walking House.

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9 Responses to “The Walking House (Video)”

  1. don Reply January 20, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    wow that looks like a spider or a robot. i wouldnt want to live in that thing

    Yours sincerely,
    donnie
    http://donnieproperties.blogspot.com

  2. xicco Reply March 14, 2009 at 11:04 am

    Stupid way to move… Terribly slow and not so good-look.

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