Photography by Kyu Che

Many of us like to get out of the city and enjoy the nature that remains. San Francisco based Architect-Artist Kyu Che’s sustainable Lifepod looks a lot like an iPod dock turned camping tent, but it’s Che’s artistic interpretation of the traditional Mongolian ‘ger’ or ‘yurt’. An environmental enthusiast, Che has recently improved upon his 1997 design of a highly portable capsule for nomadic living. In what could eventually be prime real estate, the futuristic prefab uses advanced nautical, automotive, aeronautical, and RV technology, allowing it to meld with nearly any environment and provide a perfectly off-the-grid nature-dwelling habitat for any wide-eyed wanderer. With the option to add screens or glass doors, this capsule has the potential to function as a backyard retreat or an outdoor office.