This Professor Lives In A 6x6-Foot Dumpster, The World's Smallest House
The Dumpster Project will be completed in three phases, starting when Wilson took occupancy in February 2014: camping in a bare-bones dumpster (shown here); living in a dumpster "home," with additions such as storage and a bed; and then fine-tuning the dumpster into the ultimate sustainable home.
Earlier in stage two, the project's current stage, a fake floor was installed to store Wilson's belongings and limited wardrobe.
Later in this stage, the dumpster will be hooked up to electricity and water. Measurements will be taken of how much of these resources Wilson requires to be comfortable.
Now, the dumpster is starting to look a little more like home.
Here, you can see its garden beds, mailbox, and sole window.
Wilson told The Atlantic that in the summer, his Texan dumpster can easily top 100 degrees, making it unbearable during the day. Luckily, he can take refuge in his office. Until an exterior composting toilet and shower are installed, he will continue relying on the university's facilities.
This photo was taken from the dumpster's sole window, which also functions as the door.
This shot from the "skylight," "retractable roof," or "lid," depending on what you want to call it, gives a pretty good idea of the dumpster's dimensions.
In the third and final stage, which hasn't yet begun, the team will continue adding to the home with a focus on making sure it uses 1% of the energy and water used in of the average American home.
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