L.A. Architects Reincarnate Hummers Into Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Homes

Diagram of Hummer Home. Screengrab from HplusF.

The last gas-guzzling, road-hogging Hummer rolled off the line in May 2010. Two Los Angeles architects, noting the structural integrity of rugged Hummer sheet metal, have devised a prefabrication plan to use the body shells of these enviro-monsters in the construction of capsule type dwellings.

Craig Hodgetts and HsinMing Fung of the firm HplusF recently released designs for their "Hummer Home," according to GOOD. HplusF have contributed to the designs of several L.A. landmarks like the Hollywood Bowl, Egyptian Theatre and the Downtown Independent Theater.

Hummer Homes consist of a circle of eight identical Hummer body shells, wrapped around a central chamber. Each Hummer shell represents a different room. Also incorporated into the design are "12 volt electrical systems, OEM refrigeration, heating, and media components, and ingenious use of the nooks and crannies generated by the pressed steel enclosures," as stated on the HplusF site.

The modular homes classify as sustainable projects, offering "optional geothermal storage tanks, photo-voltaic cells and soy insulation" plus using reincarnated Hummer parts.

HplusF have dreamed up six different layouts catering to bachelors, single families, community events, dormitory-style living, the need for private space and the desire for an abode with a view. Need space for bunk beds? No problem. They're included in the model.

Angelenos spend excessive amounts of time in their cars. Would they agree to become tenants of road tanks?