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Architect builds 9-square-meter mobile home with solar roof

12.02.2026 12:53 1 min 1 source
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Architect builds 9-square-meter mobile home with solar roof
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An Italian architect has presented a nine-square-meter mobile home as a potential solution to the housing crisis. The cost of construction and transportation ranges from 70,000 to 80,000 euros. The compact space includes a kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and even a small garden, with power supplied by solar panels on the roof.

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