One-column tree house using solar battery

A company in Hawaii earlier this month introduced a unique one-column home design that combines a tiny house and a tree house.

House a tree cover and solar battery

Located on a wooden pillar of 2,4 - 3,6 m high, the house is covered by green trees where parking is located below, with solar panels and rainwater system.

Designed by Elevate Company in Honolulu, Hawaii, the house has several different interior versions with an area of ​​23 - 37 m2, depending on the purpose of use is cafe, office or house.

However, the first purpose this company aims at is miniature housing.Its novel design can appeal to young people.

Sustainability in home design is shown on the green wall covering, with solar panels and the system that leads rainwater from the roof to the reservoir in the column area.

The interior layout is very flexible, including a living room, a small toilet and a corner bath area.A large bed is positioned in the middle while the kitchenette runs along the wall.

The house is built from wood, steel and cement.The engineers also ensure the safety of the foundation by small diameter bored piles.

Due to being located on a pillar above the ground, the house is less affected by floods than the ground house.

Residents can enter the house through stairs or climbing ramps, or use small elevators in a column-shaped structure.

Nathan Toothman, co-founder of Elevate, if users have a high demand for air-conditioning equipment and refrigerators, solar cells will help reduce the amount of electricity needed to be delivered via the line.