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All Terrain Cabin – Big on Concept and Functionality
You’ve probably heard of the All Terrain Vehicle, but have you heard of the All Terrain Cabin? The All Terrain Cabin or ATC is a concept first conceived by Canadian designers for the express purpose of being a small home. They cleverly used the standard ISO shipping container as the starting point, and began working to create an impressive looking and functional home that takes up only 480 
square feet.
The ATC is very versatile. It can be transported in a variety of ways ranging from train, truck, ship or even helicopter. The helicopter option, in particular, means that the All Terrain Cabin is quite literally a cabin that could be placed almost anywhere. This means that the ATC could be placed in locations that are simply unreachable to its larger, traditional cousins. Part of the brilliance of the concept is that the ATC can be transported in major ways that parallel how our modern society currently moves goods in this global economy.
Since this is a tiny home that is easily moved and placed, the ATC’s versatility extends beyond the just concept an ISO shipping container. The longest sidewalls of the ATC actually expand out to give extra living space. Having one wall drop down, much like a serving tray on an airplane, accomplishes this clever little feat. This dropping wall effectively becomes a deck, considerably increasing the space available for users. The other long wall can expand out much like a camper trailer, which provides even more space.
The ATC concept is dedicated to allowing its owners to take it anywhere. This means, of course, that they can take it off the grid. The ATC has a bio-diesel engine that users an inverter to change DC into AC current. Further, the ATC has taken a very environmentally friendly approach to the treatment of its water usage. and includes a composting toilet and a mechanism for catching and using rain.
So who is behind this slick concept? The ATC was designed by built by BARK, which is a non-profit out of Vancouver, British Columbia. The team has already toured their concept around to numerous cities, and if you’re lucky, you might be able to buy one soon. For more information on this intriguing tiny, modular and easily movable home, just go to www.barkbark.ca.
You’ve probably heard of the All Terrain Vehicle, but have you heard of the All Terrain Cabin? The All Terrain Cabin or ATC is a concept first conceived by Canadian designers for the express purpose of being a small home. They cleverly used the standard ISO shipping container as the starting point, and began working to create an impressive looking and functional home that takes up only 480 square feet.
The ATC is very versatile. It can be transported in a variety of ways ranging from train, truck, ship or even helicopter. The helicopter option, in particular, means that the All Terrain Cabin is quite literally a cabin that could be placed almost anywhere. This means that the ATC could be placed in locations that are simply unreachable to its larger, traditional cousins. Part of the brilliance of the concept is that the ATC can be transported in major ways that parallel how our modern society currently moves goods in this global economy.
Since this is a tiny home that is easily moved and placed, the ATC’s versatility extends beyond the just concept an ISO shipping container. The longest sidewalls of the ATC actually expand out to give extra living space. Having one wall drop down, much like a serving tray on an airplane, accomplishes this clever little feat. This dropping wall effectively becomes a deck, considerably increasing the space available for users. The other long wall can expand out much like a camper trailer, which provides even more space.
The ATC concept is dedicated to allowing its owners to take it anywhere. This means, of course, that they can take it off the grid. The ATC has a bio-diesel engine that users an inverter to change DC into AC current. Further, the ATC has taken a very environmentally friendly approach to the treatment of its water usage. and includes a composting toilet and a mechanism for catching and using rain.
So who is behind this slick concept? The ATC was designed by built by BARK, which is a non-profit out of Vancouver, British Columbia. The team has already toured their concept around to numerous cities, and if you’re lucky, you might be able to buy one soon. For more information on this intriguing tiny, modular and easily movable home, just go to www.barkbark.ca.
