Wikkelhouse Cardboard House

Fiction Factory unveils the Wikkelhouse, a modern home that uses individual segments created from Scandinavian “virgin fiber paperboard,” or in other words, high-strength cardboard. The living space can be built in one day and rests directly on the ground without a foundation, making it perfect for both temporary and permanent housing. The 24 layers of compressed cardboard are wrapped around a huge mold and finished with a protective film and a layer of wooden slats. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

Wikkelhouse Cardboard House
Wikkelhouse Cardboard House
Wikkelhouse Cardboard House
Wikkelhouse Cardboard House
Wikkelhouse Cardboard House
Wikkelhouse Cardboard House
Wikkelhouse Cardboard House
Wikkelhouse Cardboard House

‘The ‘sandwiched’ cardboard formation creates heat insulation and an adaptable structure that is about ‘eight times more durable than traditional construction,'” reports Hype Beast.

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