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Vojtěch Valda’s shipping container house runs on wind, solar, and pulleys. He and his carpenter brother converted the 20-foot (6 meters) high cube into a transforming space for his family of four thanks to his transforming inventions like a retractable porch, table, and bed.
source/image(PrtSc): Kirsten Dirksen
His low-tech creations were inspired by the simplicity and reliability of the nautical world.
Valda wanted to use a container because he could build it at his workshop and easily transport it to his off-grid site.
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He built a wide roof for solar and to collect water for his 1000 liter tank. Valda and his wife documented the build process and sell the plans to other DIY builders.Kirsten Dirksen
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