A „One-Sqm House” is a small wooden structure which takes up only one square metre of space. It is probably the smallest house in the world. It was designed by an architect from Berlin, Van Bo Le-Mentzel. The house has a window and a door. It weighs about 40 kilos and is 2 metres tall. (1) …………………. . You can put it almost anywhere: outdoors, in your garden, in a park or at a campsite, or inside your house, garage or any other open space – to have some privacy. (2) ………………….. . You can also lie down and take a rest – or even sleep – if you turn it on its side.
You can construct your own one-sqm house at a workshop in Berlin. The workshop takes one day and you have to pay only for the materials. (3) ……………….. . When you visit Berlin, you can also stay in a house like this for 1 euro per night. There is a bathroom and kitchen to use in a hotel nearby. (4) …………………. . I’m not sure.
A Inside it, you can read or work on your laptop.
B However, can this really be called a house?
C It has wheels so you can move it easily.
D The architect comes from Germany.
E They cost 250 euro.