This innovative cardboard house built 85% from recycled materials and is part of The 2004 Houses of the Future project which will features six houses, each made of a different base material. Designed by Australian architects – Stutchbury and Pape this house is environmentally-sustainable, affordable and futuristic:

The Cardboard House represents the reduction of technology and the simplification of needs. By demonstrating that we are able to recycle 100% of the building components at extremely low cost, the Cardboard House is a direct challenge to the housing industry to reduce housing and environmental costs.

Being extremely low cost and transportable, the Cardboard House could be used in a wide variety of applications. You could live in one while your permanent house is being built or renovated, for emergency housing, or for short-term accommodation.

By purchasing this fully recyclable house, collecting your own water, running a composting system and generating your own electricity, you would visibly demonstrate your overall concern for the environment. You would also enjoy the benefits of low capital costs, minimal running costs, and the capacity to alter, repair or renew your home according to need.

The building can be assembled by two people over a six-hour period using appropriate scaffolding, and is transportable in a light commercial vehicle.