The video explores the concept of unconventional housing designs, showcasing a variety of unique and compact living spaces.
The first house presented is a narrow, right-angled structure designed by a Polish architect. Known as the Quer House, it was built in a narrow alley and was included in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the world's narrowest house. The house, made entirely of iron, has two floors and a total area of 46 square meters. It was built with an artistic purpose, hosting writers and artists.
The video then introduces the Rowe de Rome house, a cylindrical wooden structure designed by students from a German university. Its unique layout allows for different environments as each part can be rotated and moved.
The video also features the 'Little House in Toronto', a narrow 15-meter-wide structure built by Arthur Ditto in 1912. The house has a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom, and was used by Ditto and his family for 26 years.
A micro house in Tokyo, designed by architect Yamashita, is another highlight. Built in an angular format resembling traditional origami, the house has three floors and a total area of 44 square meters.
The video concludes with the Mirror Cube, a small house in a forest in Sweden. Built with mirrored walls, the house is invisible from the outside, blending seamlessly with its natural surroundings.
1. The video discusses a variety of small houses worldwide.
2. The first house shown is a narrow house designed by a Polish architect named Jacoby.
3. The house is a right triangle shape, known as the Quer House, installed in a small space between two buildings.
4. The house is only 91 centimeters wide at its narrowest point, and its widest part is one meter.
5. The house is entirely made of iron and has two floors with a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and a living room.
6. The house is considered an artistic work and hosts several itinerant writers.
7. The house cost approximately 70 thousand euros, or 230 thousand reais, to build.
8. The house is located in the center of Warsaw, Poland.
9. The house was initially planned to operate for only two years, but due to public reception, it remains there permanently.
10. The architect who designed the house believes that living in such a place requires a sense of humor.
11. The house is well planned with a staircase that becomes the floor of the living room on the first floor.
12. The house is inhabited by a Brazilian couple with two children who have lived there for ten years.
13. The house was sold for 135 thousand Canadian dollars, or approximately 400 thousand reais, in 2007.
14. The video also features a house in Toronto, Canada, known as the Little House, which is only 15 meters wide.
15. The house was lived in by its builder, Arthur, who lived at the two points 15 meters apart for 26 years.
16. The video also highlights a house on wheels, designed by a man named Joe, who lives with his 11-year-old daughter.
17. The house is equipped with solar panels to generate energy and an 800-liter water tank.
18. The video also mentions a micro house in Tokyo, Japan, designed by architect Yamashita.
19. The house is built in an angular format that resembles traditional origami and has three floors and a total of 44 square meters.
20. The house is a great concept for optimizing space and makes the most of the sunlight.
21. The video also mentions a small house in Portugal that is integrated into the landscape and follows the concept of modular houses.
22. The video concludes with a mention of a small glass tree house located in the middle of a forest in Sweden, known as the Mirror Cube.
23. The house is built with mirrored walls and reflects the entire image of the forest, making it appear to disappear in the middle of nature.
24. Inside, it has a bedroom, a living room, a bathroom, a kitchen, and even a small balcony.
25. The video ends with a call to action, encouraging viewers to subscribe to the channel for more content.