The idea of a floating home is inching closer to reality.
Several companies are interested in pursuing floating homes. The Seasteading Institute is actually committed to bringing the futuristic cities to life by 2020.
Jet Capsule
Now Jet Capsule, an Italian mini-yacht maker, is planning its own solution for off-grid, sea living. Here’s a closer look at Jet Capsule’s floating home solution:
The aptly named UFO is designed to serve as a floating house. It has a vegetable garden on the outer deck with essentials for living located inside the pod.
Jet Capsule
The UFO has two floors that consist of a living room area, bathroom, and bedroom all surrounded by large windows for seeing the ocean. It can travel four miles per hour.
Jet Capsule
The first floor of the UFO will be 270 square feet with the sub-floor measuring around 160 square feet.
Jet Capsule
Solar panels are embedded on the UFO to power its electric motor. A wind turbine can also be attached to the outer ring to provide an additional power source.
Jet Capsule
The UFO also has a generator that can convert rain or ocean water into drinking water.
Jet Capsule
A spokesperson told Tech Insider the retail price should come in around $200,000. Jet Capsule is also planning on launching a Kickstarter campaign.
Jet Capsule
Source: Business Insider
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