New Zealand-based graphic designer and engineer Jono Williams created this futuristic elevated pod home. The structure itself looks like a giant white lollipop complete with an interior ladder that leads to a 270 square foot living pod.
Williams simply titled this pod home 'The Skyscraper.' The creatively designed structure measures 33 feet tall. The Skyscraper's interior is a spherical dome that provides a 360-degree view with windows that line the entire house. Inside the dome is an all-white interior with sofas, lamps, a bed and storage compartments.
Adding to the futuristic vibes, Williams plans to deck out the entire dome with tech-savvy accessories. Along with psychedelic LED lights that change color, the exterior will be equipped with solar panels and the door will be controlled remotely by a smartphone.
Elevated Housing Domes
This 270 Square Foot Pod Home Resembles an Enlarged Tech-Made Lollipop
Trend Themes
1. Pod Housing - There is an opportunity to disrupt the traditional housing industry by designing and manufacturing more affordable and sustainable house pods for modern homeowners.
2. Futuristic Interiors - There is an opportunity to bring futuristic interior design to the mainstream by incorporating modern materials and technology, and using minimalistic, bold and creative designs.
3. Smart Home Tech - There is an opportunity to innovate and disrupt the home automation industry by creating a more cohesive and user-friendly smart home system that can be controlled remotely by a smartphone app.
Industry Implications
1. Prefab Housing - Prefab housing manufacturers could adopt the pod house design to create a new line of affordable, customizable and eco-friendly housing units for urban and rural homeowners.
2. Interior Design - Interior design companies can tap into the futuristic design trend by developing new materials and products that are minimalist, innovative and customizable to the needs and preferences of modern homeowners.
3. Smart Home Automation - Smart home technology companies can expand their product offerings by designing a more intuitive, efficient and secure home automation system that can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app.