An off-grid teepee – powered by solar panels – that contains a toilet, shower, satellite broadband and small kitchen with cooking capabilities to bring modern comforts to almost anywhere has been created by an architectural duo.
Klumpen is a portable, teepee-shaped room costing $35,000 (£26,000 plus £2,200 shipping in the EU) that can be placed next to a remote cabin to provide 21st century comforts.
The teepee was designed by architectural duo Himmelsfahrtskommando, who also plan to launch an aluminium, extreme-conditions edition designed for volcanoes and glaciers at a significantly pricier $198,000.
The self-sufficient system includes a water storage tank and a greywater recycling system to collect run-off from the shower and kitchen to be repurposed through a process involving filtering and biological treatments. Meanwhile, a built-in heat pump provides hot water and warms the interior cabin.
As well as general outlets, the electricity system is built around a 7.5kWh battery with an...