Gizmodo: Houses

There's No Place Like Home, Even If It's Upside-Down Or Suspended in Mid-Air

Benny Goldman — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

PointClickHome took a look at 15 incredible houses that defy physics, conventional design, and every zoning law imaginable. We were most fond of this upside-down house from Poland—the builder's statement against Communism, apparently—as well as a house that turns towards the sun in winter and away during the summer and the Ukrainian "Floating Castle" that looks like it's supported by four toothpicks. See our most gadgetastic favorites in the gallery, then go to PCH for the full roundup. [PointClickHome via Curbly]

UFO House Brings ET Home

Haroon Malik — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:00:00 EDT

Chattanooga, Tennessee is the location of one of the most bizarre abodes we have ever seen; the UFO house, which has a single entry point via a button activated stair case, curved bar area and customized bathtub, as well as various UFO paneled controls throughout that are simply priceless, or so you would think.

The house was originally put together in the 1970s, and as such, many of the fittings now have a retro feeling, but that just adds to the charm. The space dwelling is now up for sale, and it is to go under the hammer this very day, which has us counting the Benjamins. Unfortunately, the 2000 sq ft extra terrestrial base station, with three floors, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, living room and scenic view has already attracted a $100,000 bid, which plants it about $99,999 out of our budget. Oh boy, it's back to our slimy, grimy, shoe box of an office until another UFO house comes on the market. We're optimistic. [CityNews]

Contour Crafting: One Day House Printer, Our Only Hope

Mark Wilson — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 11:12:46 EST

IMPORTANT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to a recent influx in the wolf population, little piggies in our community have been under strict curfew to avoid bloody dismemberment after dark. But now, wolves have adapted to "blow down" houses in the areas north and southeast of the Denny's Unlimited Bacon Breakfast Buffet–just off Route 49–that drives our local economy.

Should you find your house destroyed by high winds, there may be hope. USC's Contour Crafting Device can construct a new home out of dense liquid materials in as little as 24 hours. Two story dwellings seem out of the question, but beggars can't be choosers. In the meantime, we strongly advise you take immediate shelter at the Denny's Unlimited Bacon Breakfast Buffet, just off Route 49. Thank-you.

Video transmission after the jump.

– Mark Wilson

Print Your House [core77]