Egg House. Beijing, China

Ever pictured yourself living inside a massive egg? Dai Haifei could not afford Beijing’s rental fees, so he decided to build his egg-style home. Sack bags on the outside, bamboo splints on the interior, and wood chippings and grass seeds in between make up the two-meter high house with two wheels underneath.

After seeing an innovative architectural project called “City’s egg” at the 2010 Shanghai Biennale Exhibition, Dai designed the 6,427 yuan ($964) dwelling. He relocated the residence just a few steps away from his workplace. There is only one bed, a water tank, and a lamp inside the house. Let us hope that the investment money he saves on rent translates into better possibilities for other Beijing residents in the future.