Diogene micro home pushes the boundaries for off-the-grid tiny living

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Italian architect Renzo Piano has gone from building Europe’s tallest building (the Shard in London) to one of its smallest (Photo: Vitra) </h2> </div> <div class="gallery_img_container" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject"> <div class="gallery_image"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/diogene.jpg" border="0" alt="Italian architect Renzo Piano has created the Diogene micro unit (Photo: Vitra)" title="Italian architect Renzo Piano has created the Diogene micro unit (Photo: Vitra)" data-pic-id="221110" itemprop="contentURL"> </div> <h2 class="caption" itemprop="description about caption"> Italian architect Renzo Piano has created the Diogene micro unit (Photo: Vitra) </h2> </div> <div class="gallery_img_container" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject"> <div class="gallery_image"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/diogene-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Diogene model provides the simplest comforts for one person without leaving anything out (Photo: Vitra)" title="Diogene model provides the simplest comforts for one person without leaving anything out (Photo: Vitra)" data-pic-id="221111" itemprop="contentURL"> </div> <h2 class="caption" itemprop="description about caption"> Diogene model provides the simplest comforts for one person without leaving anything out (Photo: Vitra) </h2> </div> <div class="gallery_img_container" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject"> <div class="gallery_image"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/diogene-6.jpg" border="0" alt="The Diogene measures 3 by 2.5 meters (9.8 by 8.2 ft) and is suited for single occupancy (Photo: Ariel Huber/Vitra)" title="The Diogene measures 3 by 2.5 meters (9.8 by 8.2 ft) and is suited for single occupancy (Photo: Ariel Huber/Vitra)" data-pic-id="221112" itemprop="contentURL"> </div> <h2 class="caption" itemprop="description about caption"> The Diogene measures 3 by 2.5 meters (9.8 by 8.2 ft) and is suited for single occupancy (Photo: Ariel Huber/Vitra) </h2> </div> <div class="gallery_img_container" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject"> <div class="gallery_image"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/diogene-10.jpg" border="0" alt="Building of the Diogene in Turin (Photo: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" title="Building of the Diogene in Turin (Photo: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" data-pic-id="221113" itemprop="contentURL"> </div> <h2 class="caption" itemprop="description about caption"> Building of the Diogene in Turin (Photo: Renzo Piano Building Workshop) </h2> </div> <div class="gallery_img_container" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject"> <div class="gallery_image"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/diogene-3.jpg" border="0" alt="View from inside the Diogene micro house (Photo: Ariel Huber/Vitra)" title="View from inside the Diogene micro house (Photo: Ariel Huber/Vitra)" data-pic-id="221114" itemprop="contentURL"> </div> <h2 class="caption" itemprop="description about caption"> View from inside the Diogene micro house (Photo: Ariel Huber/Vitra) </h2> </div> <div class="gallery_img_container" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject"> <div class="gallery_image"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/diogene-4.jpg" border="0" alt="The roof is fitted with solar panels, which provide the home with enough electricity all year round (Photo: Ariel Huber/Vitra)" title="The roof is fitted with solar panels, which provide the home with enough electricity all year round (Photo: Ariel Huber/Vitra)" data-pic-id="221115" itemprop="contentURL"> </div> <h2 class="caption" itemprop="description about caption"> The roof is fitted with solar panels, which provide the home with enough electricity all year round (Photo: Ariel Huber/Vitra) </h2> </div> <div class="gallery_img_container" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject"> <div class="gallery_image"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/diogene-5.jpg" border="0" alt="The single-occupancy unit has been added to the gardens of the Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein, Germany (Photo: Ariel Huber/Vitra)" title="The single-occupancy unit has been added to the gardens of the Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein, Germany (Photo: Ariel Huber/Vitra)" data-pic-id="221116" itemprop="contentURL"> </div> <h2 class="caption" itemprop="description about caption"> The single-occupancy unit has been added to the gardens of the Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein, Germany (Photo: Ariel Huber/Vitra) </h2> </div> <div class="gallery_img_container" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject"> <div class="gallery_image"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/diogene-7.jpg" border="0" alt="The Diogene micro-structure is made from a lightweight yet durable shell that can withstand a wide range of temperature variants (Photo: Vitra)" title="The Diogene micro-structure is made from a lightweight yet durable shell that can withstand a wide range of temperature variants (Photo: Vitra)" data-pic-id="221117" itemprop="contentURL"> </div> <h2 class="caption" itemprop="description about caption"> The Diogene micro-structure is made from a lightweight yet durable shell that can withstand a wide range of temperature variants (Photo: Vitra) </h2> </div> <div class="gallery_img_container" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject"> <div class="gallery_image"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/diogene-8.jpg" border="0" alt="The Diogene micro home would make a great backyard office, nature retreat or studio (Photo: Julien Lanoo/Vitra)" title="The Diogene micro home would make a great backyard office, nature retreat or studio (Photo: Julien Lanoo/Vitra)" data-pic-id="221118" itemprop="contentURL"> </div> <h2 class="caption" itemprop="description about caption"> The Diogene micro home would make a great backyard office, nature retreat or studio (Photo: Julien Lanoo/Vitra) </h2> </div> <div class="gallery_img_container" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject"> <div class="gallery_image"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/diogene-9.jpg" border="0" alt="All the pieces of the Diogene puzzle (Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" title="All the pieces of the Diogene puzzle (Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" data-pic-id="221119" itemprop="contentURL"> </div> <h2 class="caption" itemprop="description about caption"> All the pieces of the Diogene puzzle (Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop) </h2> </div> <div class="gallery_img_container" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject"> <div class="gallery_image"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/diogene-11.jpg" border="0" alt="The bearing shell has been built using cross-laminated cedar timber panels with a thin aluminum exterior coating (Photo: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" title="The bearing shell has been built using cross-laminated cedar timber panels with a thin aluminum exterior coating (Photo: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" data-pic-id="221120" itemprop="contentURL"> </div> <h2 class="caption" itemprop="description about caption"> The bearing shell has been built using cross-laminated cedar timber panels with a thin aluminum exterior coating (Photo: Renzo Piano Building Workshop) </h2> </div> <div class="gallery_img_container" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject"> <div class="gallery_image"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/diogene-12.jpg" border="0" alt="Diogene by Renzo Piano (Photo: Julien Lanoo/Vitra)" title="Diogene by Renzo Piano (Photo: Julien Lanoo/Vitra)" data-pic-id="221121" itemprop="contentURL"> </div> <h2 class="caption" itemprop="description about caption"> Diogene by Renzo Piano (Photo: Julien Lanoo/Vitra) </h2> </div> <div class="gallery_img_container" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject"> <div class="gallery_image"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/diogene-13.jpg" border="0" alt="Living area cross section (Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" title="Living area cross section (Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" data-pic-id="221122" itemprop="contentURL"> </div> <h2 class="caption" itemprop="description about caption"> Living area cross section (Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop) </h2> </div> <div class="gallery_img_container" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject"> <div class="gallery_image"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/diogene-14.jpg" border="0" alt="Utilities area cross section (Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" title="Utilities area cross section (Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" data-pic-id="221123" itemprop="contentURL"> </div> <h2 class="caption" itemprop="description about caption"> Utilities area cross section (Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop) </h2> </div> <div class="gallery_img_container" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject"> <div class="gallery_image"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/diogene-15.jpg" border="0" alt="Diogene spatial plan (Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" title="Diogene spatial plan (Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" data-pic-id="221124" itemprop="contentURL"> </div> <h2 class="caption" itemprop="description about caption"> Diogene spatial plan (Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop) </h2> </div> <div class="gallery_img_container" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject"> <div class="gallery_image"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/diogene-16.jpg" border="0" alt="Diogene sketch by Renzo Piano (Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" title="Diogene sketch by Renzo Piano (Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" data-pic-id="221125" itemprop="contentURL"> </div> <h2 class="caption" itemprop="description about caption"> Diogene sketch by Renzo Piano (Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop) </h2> </div> <div class="gallery_img_container" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject"> <div class="gallery_image"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_lrg/diogene-18.jpg" border="0" alt="Italian architect Renzo Piano (Photo: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" title="Italian architect Renzo Piano (Photo: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" data-pic-id="221127" itemprop="contentURL"> </div> <h2 class="caption" itemprop="description about caption"> Italian architect Renzo Piano (Photo: Renzo Piano Building Workshop) </h2> </div> </div> <div id="summary_gallery"> <span class="title">Article Summary</span> <div class="dotsontop" id="summary_gallery_inner"> <div id="summary_gallery_left"> <p>Italian architect Renzo Piano has gone from building Europe’s tallest building (the Shard in London) to one of its smallest. Finally completing his career-long dream of building a micro house that only measures 7.5 sq m (81 sq ft), Piano’s single-occupancy unit has been added to the gardens of the Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein, Germany. Dubbed “Diogene,” the small structure is named in honor of the Greek philosopher Diogenes of Sinope, who was said to have abandoned all worldly luxuries and conventions for the simplicity of living in a large ceramic jar. </p> <p class="back_to_article">« Back to <a class="blue" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325/http://www.gizmag.com/renzo-piano-micro-home-diogene/27923/">Diogene micro home pushes the boundaries for off-the-grid tiny living</a> </p> </div> <div class="ad "> <div class="ad-label">ADVERTISEMENT</div> <div id="gallery_island"> <script type="text/javascript"> googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("gallery_island"); }); </script> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div><br> <span class="title">Other Images from this Gallery</span> <div class="dotsontop" id="gallery_thumbs"> <div id="thumbnails"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325/http://www.gizmag.com/renzo-piano-micro-home-diogene/27923/pictures#1" class="thumbnail"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/diogene-0.jpg" alt="Italian architect Renzo Piano has gone from building Europe’s tallest building (the Shard in London) to one of its smallest (Photo: Vitra)" title="Italian architect Renzo Piano has gone from building Europe’s tallest building (the Shard in London) to one of its smallest (Photo: Vitra)" border="0"> </a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325/http://www.gizmag.com/renzo-piano-micro-home-diogene/27923/pictures#2" class="thumbnail"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/diogene.jpg" alt="Italian architect Renzo Piano has created the Diogene micro unit (Photo: Vitra)" title="Italian architect Renzo Piano has created the Diogene micro unit (Photo: Vitra)" border="0"> </a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325/http://www.gizmag.com/renzo-piano-micro-home-diogene/27923/pictures#3" class="thumbnail"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/diogene-2.jpg" alt="Diogene model provides the simplest comforts for one person without leaving anything out (Photo: Vitra)" title="Diogene model provides the simplest comforts for one person without leaving anything out (Photo: Vitra)" border="0"> </a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325/http://www.gizmag.com/renzo-piano-micro-home-diogene/27923/pictures#4" class="thumbnail"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/diogene-6.jpg" alt="The Diogene measures 3 by 2.5 meters (9.8 by 8.2 ft) and is suited for single occupancy (Photo: Ariel Huber/Vitra)" title="The Diogene measures 3 by 2.5 meters (9.8 by 8.2 ft) and is suited for single occupancy (Photo: Ariel Huber/Vitra)" border="0"> </a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325/http://www.gizmag.com/renzo-piano-micro-home-diogene/27923/pictures#5" class="thumbnail"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/diogene-10.jpg" alt="Building of the Diogene in Turin (Photo: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" title="Building of the Diogene in Turin (Photo: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" border="0"> </a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325/http://www.gizmag.com/renzo-piano-micro-home-diogene/27923/pictures#6" class="thumbnail"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/diogene-3.jpg" alt="View from inside the Diogene micro house (Photo: Ariel Huber/Vitra)" title="View from inside the Diogene micro house (Photo: Ariel Huber/Vitra)" border="0"> </a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325/http://www.gizmag.com/renzo-piano-micro-home-diogene/27923/pictures#7" class="thumbnail"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/diogene-4.jpg" alt="The roof is fitted with solar panels, which provide the home with enough electricity all year round (Photo: Ariel Huber/Vitra)" title="The roof is fitted with solar panels, which provide the home with enough electricity all year round (Photo: Ariel Huber/Vitra)" border="0"> </a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325/http://www.gizmag.com/renzo-piano-micro-home-diogene/27923/pictures#8" class="thumbnail"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/diogene-5.jpg" alt="The single-occupancy unit has been added to the gardens of the Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein, Germany (Photo: Ariel Huber/Vitra)" title="The single-occupancy unit has been added to the gardens of the Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein, Germany (Photo: Ariel Huber/Vitra)" border="0"> </a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325/http://www.gizmag.com/renzo-piano-micro-home-diogene/27923/pictures#9" class="thumbnail"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/diogene-7.jpg" alt="The Diogene micro-structure is made from a lightweight yet durable shell that can withstand a wide range of temperature variants (Photo: Vitra)" title="The Diogene micro-structure is made from a lightweight yet durable shell that can withstand a wide range of temperature variants (Photo: Vitra)" border="0"> </a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325/http://www.gizmag.com/renzo-piano-micro-home-diogene/27923/pictures#10" class="thumbnail"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/diogene-8.jpg" alt="The Diogene micro home would make a great backyard office, nature retreat or studio (Photo: Julien Lanoo/Vitra)" title="The Diogene micro home would make a great backyard office, nature retreat or studio (Photo: Julien Lanoo/Vitra)" border="0"> </a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325/http://www.gizmag.com/renzo-piano-micro-home-diogene/27923/pictures#11" class="thumbnail"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/diogene-9.jpg" alt="All the pieces of the Diogene puzzle (Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" title="All the pieces of the Diogene puzzle (Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" border="0"> </a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325/http://www.gizmag.com/renzo-piano-micro-home-diogene/27923/pictures#12" class="thumbnail"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/diogene-11.jpg" alt="The bearing shell has been built using cross-laminated cedar timber panels with a thin aluminum exterior coating (Photo: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" title="The bearing shell has been built using cross-laminated cedar timber panels with a thin aluminum exterior coating (Photo: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" 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src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/diogene-14.jpg" alt="Utilities area cross section (Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" title="Utilities area cross section (Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" border="0"> </a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325/http://www.gizmag.com/renzo-piano-micro-home-diogene/27923/pictures#16" class="thumbnail"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/diogene-15.jpg" alt="Diogene spatial plan (Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" title="Diogene spatial plan (Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" border="0"> </a> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325/http://www.gizmag.com/renzo-piano-micro-home-diogene/27923/pictures#17" class="thumbnail"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150523140325im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/diogene-16.jpg" alt="Diogene sketch by Renzo Piano (Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop)" 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