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This Tiny 183 Square Foot Cabin That Is Aimed At Stressed-Out City Dwellers Can Be Assembled Anywhere In The World
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This Tiny 183 Square Foot Cabin That Is Aimed At Stressed-Out City Dwellers Can Be Assembled Anywhere In The World

This French Company Called LumiPod Designed A Neat Portable House That Lets Stressed-Out City Dwellers Get Closer To NatureThis Tiny Cabin That Can Be Assembled Anywhere Lets Stressed-Out City Dwellers Get Closer To NatureThis French Company Designed A Neat Portable HouseThis Tiny 183 Square Foot Cabin That Is Aimed At Stressed-Out City Dwellers Can Be Assembled Anywhere In The WorldThis Tiny 183 Square Foot Cabin That Is Aimed At Stressed-Out City Dwellers Can Be Assembled Anywhere In The WorldThis Tiny 183 Square Foot Cabin That Is Aimed At Stressed-Out City Dwellers Can Be Assembled Anywhere In The WorldThis Tiny 183 Square Foot Cabin That Is Aimed At Stressed-Out City Dwellers Can Be Assembled Anywhere In The WorldThis Tiny 183 Square Foot Cabin That Is Aimed At Stressed-Out City Dwellers Can Be Assembled Anywhere In The WorldThis Tiny 183 Square Foot Cabin That Is Aimed At Stressed-Out City Dwellers Can Be Assembled Anywhere In The WorldThis Tiny 183 Square Foot Cabin That Is Aimed At Stressed-Out City Dwellers Can Be Assembled Anywhere In The World
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We are pretty sure that most of us enjoy a relaxing getaway in nature, be it camping, renting a cabin in the middle of the woods or just spending a day by the lake. Well, it seems that getting closer to nature just became even easier – and more comfortable – thanks to these prefab, round cabins with sliding glass walls that can be assembled pretty much anywhere in the world!

The said cabins are called LumiPods, and are just 183 square feet. The assembled cabin contains a simple bedroom and a bathroom.

They have a charred wood cladding and glass facade that slides open to provide a seamless connection between the interior and outdoor spaces and have been created for stressed-out city dwellers who might be looking for a weekend getaway.

Would you be willing to try this for yourselves, Pandas? Let us know in the comments!

More info: Instagram | lumi-pod.com | Facebook

The new tiny cabins are called LumiPods and measure just 183 square feet. They contain a simple bedroom and bathroom

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The LumiPod has been designed by French-based company Lumicene, which says it envisions the pods as ‘cocoons of simplicity’

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The mini cabin offers unobstructed views – from almost any position inside

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The prefabricated pods comprise of two modules that are gently set into place on four screw piles

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LUMIPOD components:

1 – Curved Entry Door

2 – LUMICENE curved reversible window

3 – Curtains

4 – 150 square feet (14 square meters) bedroom with panoramic view

5 – Bathroom and toilet

6 – Wardrobe

7 – Utilities closet

8 – Curved wood-frame walls

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A simple bathroom inside the LumiPod. They can be shipped anywhere in the world and assembled within two days

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The pods are rugged enough to withstand most climates and the interior of the pods are well insulated

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LumiPods must be connected to electricity, water and waste water networks. But the company is currently exploring new technology in order to offer a totally off-grid version later in the future

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Diana Lopetaitė

Diana Lopetaitė

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Hey there, Pandas! My name is Diana (though some prefer to refer to me as Diane, Deanna, and even Liana sometimes), and I am a Community Post Moderator Lead for Bored Panda. As my position title states, I am one of the people (employed Pandas for bamboo) over here who work with the community side of things on this website to ensure all is well, and while at that, I also help various creators and artists get recognition for the incredible work they do by connecting them to a large worldwide audience. Other than that, outside of work, you can find me brewing a nice cup of coffee, making a pizza from scratch, or baking brownies. I also love traveling, concerts, and cats (heavy on that, because I am a cat mom).

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Rose the Cook
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, the pods must stay in a fixed position to enable electricity, water and sewerage connections. This all has to be paid for which wouldn't be cheap with permits etc as well as connections. The said, "stressed-out city dwellers who might be looking for a weekend getaway" will also need to own their own bushland block to justify the expense. Not very practical on someone else's land even if they gave permission. Not really such a great idea, might as well build a regular holiday shack that includes a kitchen. Better wait for the off-grid version.

Troux
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah none of this makes sense. "I want a tent, except expensive and impractical. Also, I own a very small plot of land in the middle of a national park, and I like my vacations to always be there."

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Vicky Z
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All these houses always look great in photos but do you really want a house open like this in the middle of the woods??? Not sure....

mph seti
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess a grill or firepit and picnic table you set up outside. Which is fine, at least in mild weather.

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Zophra
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A travel trailer seems more functional and flexible for locations.

The 0roburos
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree the off grid version should work better with lack of water electric etc, but if you have the space/land/money this is a nice option. Although Shipping Containers are the future of this niche.

Aliquid A
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I doubt any BP readers are going to run out and buy this. Not a very effective advertisement.

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Ozacoter
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Make it a bit bigger with a tiny kitchen and a table for eating/desk and I would love to live there.

Joel Hopkins
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think these could be fairly off-grid now, but you would need a property with a well for water, and would need to dig for a septic tank. Solar and batteries could used for lights and propane for cooking and hot water. The question I have for these, which I don't see in the pictures or on their website, is heating or A/C. I mean, unless you have a piece of land that stays 72 degrees year round, and I don't know where that is, you're going to have a few days in the fall and a few days in the spring to enjoy this, before you boil in the summer or freeze in the winter. As for permits, most places don't generally require permits to build a structure under 400 sq ft, however there are some ordinances that require a larger minimum for a structure to be considered habitable.

mph seti
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A standard cabin would be better, IMO. A true off grid cabin with solar panels and water collection/filtration would be better too. Also, those exterior lights should be pointing outward like floods.

Carol Emory
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And then you come back to it to find a bear and two racoons have moved in.

Johnny
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's small enough that most americans wouldn't need a building permit to build one in the back yard, but since it's got plumbing, they'd still need that building permit. I wonder if they have a "back yard office" version that has Solar lighting, but not plumbing?

Aunt Messy
Community Member
3 years ago

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It's already a back yard office. It's not like it comes with the bed.

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Terilee Bruyere
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I'm going to essentially go camping I don't think I'll do so in a giant fishbowl.

Anton Kider
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder how much BP got paid to show this... "BP" you mostly know sells petrol... ;-(

miss miss
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope needs more window privacy. I need copious at of water, electricity, Air conditioning heat, bear protection. Wifi, sewage and someone to live with.

miss miss
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also fridge freezer, washing equipment. Shower. No telephone table/chairs.

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Aunt Messy
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Too bad they don't give a price. I would install one of these in the back yard to use as an office or studio.

Sam Yobado
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you need to look up something like price, you can try googling it. I typed 'Lumipod price' into google and the price came up. You're welcome.

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Adrian Johnson
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You set that thing up anywhere from Oregon to Alaska, and you are like a butcher's window display for any passing grizzly bear to walk through the glass without noticing, to snack on you. You may as well put a sign over the bed, "Buffet, all you can eat!"

Aliquid A
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

considering I regularly spend weeks in the woods in a tent... I wouldn't really worry about it. It is way easier for a bear to rip open my tent than break the glass on that thing. Bear attacks are extremely rare

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Seabeast
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How is the plumbing hooked up? Is it a composting toilet or do you have to dig a septic tank in somewhere?

Ivana
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Needs a kitchen, but other than that I am down with the idea.

Sam Yobado
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seems great, unless you want water, or septic, or power. Also make sure you choose a bugless outdoor spot for maximum destress.

Aunt Messy
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So you didn't bother reading the article. It has to be located near services. You COULD hook it up to a septic tank, dig a well, and use propane for heat and light. You know....like tens of thousands of Americans already do.

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Harry Dougan
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3 years ago

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Rose the Cook
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, the pods must stay in a fixed position to enable electricity, water and sewerage connections. This all has to be paid for which wouldn't be cheap with permits etc as well as connections. The said, "stressed-out city dwellers who might be looking for a weekend getaway" will also need to own their own bushland block to justify the expense. Not very practical on someone else's land even if they gave permission. Not really such a great idea, might as well build a regular holiday shack that includes a kitchen. Better wait for the off-grid version.

Troux
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah none of this makes sense. "I want a tent, except expensive and impractical. Also, I own a very small plot of land in the middle of a national park, and I like my vacations to always be there."

Load More Replies...
Vicky Z
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All these houses always look great in photos but do you really want a house open like this in the middle of the woods??? Not sure....

mph seti
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess a grill or firepit and picnic table you set up outside. Which is fine, at least in mild weather.

Load More Replies...
Zophra
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A travel trailer seems more functional and flexible for locations.

The 0roburos
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree the off grid version should work better with lack of water electric etc, but if you have the space/land/money this is a nice option. Although Shipping Containers are the future of this niche.

Aliquid A
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I doubt any BP readers are going to run out and buy this. Not a very effective advertisement.

Load More Replies...
Ozacoter
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Make it a bit bigger with a tiny kitchen and a table for eating/desk and I would love to live there.

Joel Hopkins
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think these could be fairly off-grid now, but you would need a property with a well for water, and would need to dig for a septic tank. Solar and batteries could used for lights and propane for cooking and hot water. The question I have for these, which I don't see in the pictures or on their website, is heating or A/C. I mean, unless you have a piece of land that stays 72 degrees year round, and I don't know where that is, you're going to have a few days in the fall and a few days in the spring to enjoy this, before you boil in the summer or freeze in the winter. As for permits, most places don't generally require permits to build a structure under 400 sq ft, however there are some ordinances that require a larger minimum for a structure to be considered habitable.

mph seti
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A standard cabin would be better, IMO. A true off grid cabin with solar panels and water collection/filtration would be better too. Also, those exterior lights should be pointing outward like floods.

Carol Emory
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And then you come back to it to find a bear and two racoons have moved in.

Johnny
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's small enough that most americans wouldn't need a building permit to build one in the back yard, but since it's got plumbing, they'd still need that building permit. I wonder if they have a "back yard office" version that has Solar lighting, but not plumbing?

Aunt Messy
Community Member
3 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

It's already a back yard office. It's not like it comes with the bed.

Load More Replies...
Terilee Bruyere
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I'm going to essentially go camping I don't think I'll do so in a giant fishbowl.

Anton Kider
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder how much BP got paid to show this... "BP" you mostly know sells petrol... ;-(

miss miss
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope needs more window privacy. I need copious at of water, electricity, Air conditioning heat, bear protection. Wifi, sewage and someone to live with.

miss miss
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also fridge freezer, washing equipment. Shower. No telephone table/chairs.

Load More Replies...
Aunt Messy
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Too bad they don't give a price. I would install one of these in the back yard to use as an office or studio.

Sam Yobado
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you need to look up something like price, you can try googling it. I typed 'Lumipod price' into google and the price came up. You're welcome.

Load More Replies...
Adrian Johnson
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You set that thing up anywhere from Oregon to Alaska, and you are like a butcher's window display for any passing grizzly bear to walk through the glass without noticing, to snack on you. You may as well put a sign over the bed, "Buffet, all you can eat!"

Aliquid A
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

considering I regularly spend weeks in the woods in a tent... I wouldn't really worry about it. It is way easier for a bear to rip open my tent than break the glass on that thing. Bear attacks are extremely rare

Load More Replies...
Seabeast
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How is the plumbing hooked up? Is it a composting toilet or do you have to dig a septic tank in somewhere?

Ivana
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Needs a kitchen, but other than that I am down with the idea.

Sam Yobado
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seems great, unless you want water, or septic, or power. Also make sure you choose a bugless outdoor spot for maximum destress.

Aunt Messy
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So you didn't bother reading the article. It has to be located near services. You COULD hook it up to a septic tank, dig a well, and use propane for heat and light. You know....like tens of thousands of Americans already do.

Load More Replies...
Harry Dougan
Community Member
3 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

START EARNING TODAY Do you have $100? Why not start earning today with your Gmail account & Pc or smartphone You can earn $900 daily. For more enquires inbox on WhatsApp +15025091425.

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