The young man works for an architectural design company and the inspiration for the design of his rather unusual abode came from the company’s display of a mobile, egg-shaped cabin called “egg of the city,” that was presented during a biannual exhibition.
This project appealed to young Dai because it provided small homes for those struggling with low incomes. Determined to find a way to lower his own living expenses by eliminating the need to pay rent, Dai borrowed 6,400 yuan (US$958) from his family to build his own house.
Placed in a small courtyard on the premises of the company where here works, Dai has also eliminated the cost of commuting to and from employment from his annual expenses.
Built with small wheels to render mobility, the interior of the cabin is constructed of woven bamboo boards fastened with nails. Bamboo mats and two kinds of insulation above the bamboo boards effectively retain the heat and keep out the water.
Although there is no kitchen, forcing Dai to use the restaurants near where he works, there is also no cleanup or need to store food. A meter-wide bed (3 feet) with several books on an overhead shelf and a water tank with a pressurized system provide water for bathing.
An oval-shaped gate with no lock surrounds the house, which stands about 2 meters high (more than 6 feet). The gate was hollowed out of the cabin’s exterior, which is comprised of gunnysacks.
According to the proud homeowner, the sacks contain grass seed that will sprout in the spring.
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