Solar-powered POD-Idladla is a tiny flat-pack home for two that lets you live almost anywhere

If simple living means living happier, you’ll find bliss in the 186-square-foot <a href="http://www.pod-idladla.com/" target="_blank">POD-Idladla</a>, a compact <a href="https://inhabitat.com/architecture/prefab-housing" target="_blank">prefab home</a> for two that can move almost anywhere you wish. South Africa-based architect <a href="https://www.facebook.com/claracruzalmeida" target="_blank">Clara da Cruz Almeida</a> collaborated with local design firm <a href="http://www.dokterandmisses.com" target="_blank">Dokter+Misses</a> to create the modular nano-home, which is powered by solar energy and can be customized off-site to the client’s specifications. The minimal and charming mobile pod ships <a href="https://inhabitat.com/tag/flat-pack/" target="_blank">flat-pack</a> and assembles onsite in a snap.

The white and mint green-painted facade reflects the harsh sun to keep the interior cool, while the multiple openings and operable concertina doors promote natural ventilation.

The energy-efficient POD-Idlala is topped with a pitched roof that maximizes solar potential with room for solar panels.

Storage compartments line the walls and folding furniture maximizes the use of space.

The POD-Idlala can be further customized for off-grid capabilities.

The interior, mostly painted white and punctuated by pops of color and wooden surfaces, features tall ceilings and includes an upper loft level accessible via ladder.

The kitchen, office, bathroom, and dining/living area are located on the first floor, while the bed is placed in the loft.

Floor plan of a basic pod.

Two pods placed together can accommodate four people.

Here, two pods face one another to create an inner courtyard. This configuration accommodates six people.

Combination of four pods can accommodate 12 people in a six bedroom home.