Nomadic life in the lap of nature may look alluring from a distance, but it is perhaps the toughest existence for human beings. Nomads roam around confronting the furies of nature and climate, to earn their lively hood. However, imagine a nomadic life amidst lavish towns and metropolitan cities. Of course, it may sound one of the craziest ideas, but ‘Walking House’, which is a modular home, allows people to live a secluded nomadic life amidst the hustle and bustle of crowded cities. Moving slowly but steadily at 60 meters/hour speed, residents can enjoy the peaceful nomadic existence, evading the sub-prime crisis of metropolitan life. Inspired by the 18th century wandering European Romaní carriages, the nomadic house fulfills all basic needs and that too without troubling the surroundings.

Design Status:

Walking House is a ready dwelling that can be obtained for $51,000. It comes in a basic 3.5 x 3.5 x 3.72 HWL dimension, which can be altered according to the needs of the dwellers.

Usability:

Walking House is designed to keep moving, fulfilling its energy needs, like charging gadgets and running electronic products, through solar and wind power. It makes use of rainwater and a solar powered water heating system, supporting sustainable or eco-friendly lifestyle. The walking house is so flexible that you need not adapt yourself according to the house; rather it adapts itself to fulfill the needs of the residents.

Designer:

Walking House is a specific project, initiated by Wysing Arts Center, Cambridgeshire.

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