Love tiny houses? Check out the portable, self-sustaining Ecocapsules

Are these the future in micro-housing?

Are these the future in micro-housing?

Prototypes are in the works, but these tiny homes are portable and self-sustaining with both solar panels, wind turbines and water collection and filtration system:

Resembling the similarly-shaped Exbury Egg, Ecocapsule measures 446.8 x 240.7 x 248.7 cm (175.9 x 94.7 x 97.9 in), and comprises a total usable floorspace of 8 sq m (86 sq ft). The micro-home can be easily transported by trailer and the firm says it can serve as a tiny house, additional bedroom, office, or even as a charging point for an electric vehicle.

The snug interior includes a toilet and shower, kitchenette, work and dining area, folding bed, and both internal and externally-accessed storage. Access to the home is gained via one sole door and it sports two operable windows.

The sleek design packs an array of sustainable options in a small package:

The big draw with this micro-home is the impressive sustainable technology that it promises. Packing a 2.6 sq m (28 sq ft) solar array on the roof, and an integrated battery system, Ecocapsule also sports a silent 750 W wind turbine that's set on a retractable pole. The bathroom includes a composting toilet and a shower, and a rainwater collection and filtration system offers clean drinking water.

And a sneak peek at what the interiors might look like:

The interior of the Ecocapsule is as sleek as the exterior.

Did we mention they will be portable? Watch this short video to see more of the beautifully designed features in and around the Ecocapsule: