The Japanese really know how to utilize space.  The Paco Cube, designed by Schemata Architecture Office Ltd., is a three meter square prefab home that lets you be in the location you desire with the tiniest of footprints.

Paco Cube’s ready-made kit features a compact layout that includes: a kitchen, shower, toilet, sink, sleeping hammock, desk and lighting.  Add some solar panels, a rainwater collection system and a composting toilet and you could probably go pretty much off grid.  (more pix after the jump)

Since the designer’s site is in Japanese, we’re a little fuzzy on the details.  Interesting nonetheless.

via: coolhunting.com

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