Micro housing ?

QrizB

There's a reason why municipal water and sanitation was seen as a huge public health benefit in the 19th Century.

It's closely related to the reason why we don't have mass outbreaks of cholera and typhoid in the UK any more.

Herzlos

I don't think there's much demand for tiny off-grid housing, people can already do that if they have the time and money.
Though it does touch on a tangential point that there seems to be a lot of demand for smaller, more economical/affordable housing.

Out here, every new build seems to 3/4/5/6 bedroom luxury estates, with many of them still up for sale years later. Single people, or people new to the ladder are really struggling to find anywhere to begin.

I think there'd be a huge amount of demand for non-luxury 1/2 bed flats and small family homes. Though as far as I can tell 'luxury' just means at least 1 en suite bathroom, I suspect most people would be happy with a single bathroom home. We survived fine for 40 years in houses with a single loo.

Albermarle

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82005712#Comment_82005712

I think there'd be a huge amount of demand for non-luxury 1/2 bed flats

In my area that demand is being at least partially met by an increasing number of converted redundant offices . They do not look particularly desirable, but they do provide cheaper accommodation in a relatively expensive area. Plus with the benefit of car parking space and being conveniently located.

theartfullodger

There's more £££££ profit in building posh stuff.

Grumpy_chap

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82005269#Comment_82005269

I don't agree with your simplifications.

If solar was so affordable and simple, our entire energy would be met in that way. Can you explain why that is not the case?

Water may not require filtration to make it potable. Water will require disinfection to make it potable - rather more complex and hazardous than a filter. Assuming there is a water supply and means of abstraction and enough (solar) power to make it work.

Waste disposal will require a route for discharge of resulting liquid and residual solid wastes in such a manner that doesn't pollute the source water supply or the local air quality.

Happy for more detail on the concept.

clairec666

I'd happily live in a yurt or a log cabin...

... for a week.

Albermarle

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82006345#Comment_82006345

In the Summer.

Section62

You need a source of water before you can filter it. And if you think a filter alone makes water safe to drink then I'll pass on coming round for a cup of tea with you.

To demonstrate the point -

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c98rpgqyqygo

Robert7578

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82006925#Comment_82006925

https://www.offgridwater.net/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21114390940&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_b_QBhCSARIsAP6hR4fSN16dCatFAfttagya7whRZWS9Jzk4XRKElOyc_su8gQ5ehq7FjC0aAqK4EALw_wcB

Robert7578

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82006349#Comment_82006349

You are aware that thousands of people live on boats on the UK canal system all year round ...right ?