# Tiny Water Tank Abodes The Taku-Tanku is Compact and Transportable By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-07-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takutanku References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/stereotank-takahiro-fukuda-taku-tanku-little-house-competition-07-16-2014/) & [stereotank](http://stereotank.com/) Taku-Tanku is the result of a design competition called 'Little House' in Japan. Stereotank and Fukuda teamed up to produce this travelling abode made out of water tanks, which is surprisingly quite functional. The design is also meant to be eco-friendly, with solar power abilities that turn the lights and fans on during the evening. While the Taku-Tanku doesn't have a motor capabilities, it can be towed behind a small car or truck, making it perfect for camping or relaxing by the water. For those who are confident in their biking abilities, the tiny house can be pulled by people who don't mind breaking a sweat while transporting the Taku-Tanku. At least they will have a place to crash if they become tired! Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/stereotank-takahiro-fukuda-taku-tanku-little-house-competition-07-16-2014/), [stereotank](http://stereotank.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Tiny Houses:** Create compact and transportable tiny houses that are eco-friendly and have sustainable power options. - **Portable Living Spaces:** Design small living spaces that are transportable by various modes of transportation, such as cars, trucks, or bikes. - **Sustainable Camping Solutions:** Develop sustainable solutions for camping and outdoor living that provide off-grid power and mobility. ### Who This Affects Most - **Housing and Real Estate:** Create a disruptive eco-housing segment that targets individuals who are looking for compact and eco-friendly living spaces. - **Outdoor and Camping Gear:** Increase product offerings for portable and sustainable camping gear for outdoor enthusiasts who want to reduce their carbon footprint. - **Alternative Transportation:** Create new product lines of portable transportation for people seeking eco-friendly transportation options that can tow tiny homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japanese-Inspired Portable Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonzai.md) - [Alcove-Equipped Micro Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-travel-vehicles-trektwo.md) - [Fish Tank-Inspired Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nao-iwanari.md) - [Space-Saving Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levi-kelly.md) - [Self-Sufficient E-Bike Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-trailer.md) - [Storage-Centric Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ktuku.md) - [Compact Sustainable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana.md) - [Integrated Engine Off-Roading Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubishack.md) - [Sleek Miniature Lifestyle Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habiton.md)