Do you feel sometimes like ditching your complicated house and lifestyle and opting for a simpler one? Inspired by yuris, tipis, and igloos, designer John Paananen wanted to see if living in such an iconic spire would work in today's modern world. The “house†temporarily existed at Cranbrook Academy in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan for 7 months.
Unlike old tipis, this one used pvc siding, polypropylene sheeting, engineered timber, polycarbonate supports, and a bunch of other very circa 2007 building materials. The erect dimensions came out to be 16 feet tall, 18 feet in diameter.
Paanaen shares about his experience:
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Simplistic Living
- Opportunity for businesses to cater to the growing demand for simpler and minimalist lifestyles.
- Alternative Housing
- Innovative solutions for unconventional housing options like yuris, tipis, and igloos.
- Eco-friendly Construction
- Potential for utilizing sustainable and environmentally friendly building materials and practices.
Where This Applies
- Home Improvement
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating products and services for simplifying homes and reducing clutter.
- Architecture and Design
- Opportunities for innovative architects and designers to explore unconventional and eco-friendly housing solutions.
- Sustainable Building Materials
- Potential for businesses to develop and supply eco-friendly materials for construction purposes.
