Remotetels
Remotetels were designed in response to the corona virus pandemic and the need to isolate ourselves as much as possible from others, and at the same time, vacation. In this case, the idea of facilitating isolation and still address the desire to vacation, has been taken to an extreme solution in the form of prefabricated hotel room pod structures that can be installed into almost any kind of remote location, without the need for conventional utilities. Specifically, each of the Remotetels functions as a remote getaway for two people who periodically feel the need to isolate themselves from their normal daily lives, and retreat to a beautiful remote location.
The painted prefabricated steel structures are elevated above the surrounding landscape on four large support legs. The only access into the structures is
on a long staircase that is divided by a landing at the center. The lower portion of the staircase can be raised and lowered by a small remotely controlled electric motor in order to keep unwanted visitors from entering the structure. The circular shape of the Remotetel symbolically refers to a fortress, and provides the owners with a 360-degree view of the surrounding landscape. A narrow lower level exterior deck encircles most of the enclosed living space of the structure. This circular shaped living space contains a sleeping area, a food preparation and eating area, and a work area. A bathroom extends out beyond the circular shaped living space.
A large open-air deck/observation platform is built onto the top of the circular living space and bathroom. This space is fitted with a bench built into the perimeter and a large skylight/seat at the center. Directly above the skylight/seat, a large electric light is mounted onto the ceiling of the roof that covers the deck/observation platform. This roof also supports a large array of solar cells that heat the domestic water and convert sunlight into electricity that is stored in batteries for use in the Remotetel. The roof is also designed to collect rainwater that is filtered and stored for use in the structure.
The Remotetel uses propane gas for cooking, space heating, and for backup water heating. The bathroom is equipped with a composting type toilet. The water, propane gas, batteries, and domestic storage are all kept within a large cylindrical shaped container that is mounted onto the bottom of the circular shaped living space. The items stored in the container can be accessed from the outside of the structure, and/or from the inside of the living space through a portal built into the center of the floor.
Status: Unbuilt
