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Compartmentalized Aluminum Abodes

These Compact Japanese Apartments are Fine Minimalist Living

— April 11, 2013 — Eco
Minimalist living is something that many people spend their whole lives trying to achieve. A good start would be to look into moving into one of these compartmentalized aluminum apartments from Japan.

The minimalist living boxes are dubbed 'T2,' despite their lack of affiliation with killer robots from the future. The T2 moniker given by manufacturer SUS Corporation, actually stands for Transfer Technology Unit. Inside the boxes are all the necessary modern living amenities, including a shower, kitchen, space for a bed and some minimal furniture. Since aluminum is a great conductor of heat, the box apartments are actually incredibly energy efficient and eco-friendly.

The aluminum abodes retail for roughly $29,000 USD, which is pretty cheap when you think about it. Considering it's around the same price as a high-end minivan, it's a pretty cheap way to get into the minimalist living craze.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Living - The trend of compact, minimalistic living spaces is growing rapidly, creating opportunities for affordable and eco-friendly housing solutions.
2. Energy Efficiency - The trend towards energy efficient and eco-friendly living opens doors for innovative solutions in sustainable building materials and design.
3. Affordable Housing - The demand for affordable housing continues to rise, creating opportunities for companies to develop low-cost, high-quality housing solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - Real estate industry has an opportunity to innovate in creating affordable and sustainable housing solutions to cater to the growing demand.
2. Building Materials - The building materials industry has room to develop innovative and sustainable materials that can be used to construct minimalist and eco-friendly living spaces.
3. Manufacturing - The manufacturing industry can explore the production of compact housing solutions at lower costs and with sustainable materials to appeal to budget-conscious consumers.
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