
Everingham Rotating House, Australia —
Located a four-hour drive from Sydney, this property is capable of turning 360 degrees twice every hour.

Everingham Rotating House, Australia —
The octagonal home, built on a spinning steel platform, can make two full turns in an hour.

Everingham Rotating House, Australia —
From a distance, the house looks like a normal countryside cottage.

Dynamic D*Haus, Germany —
Consisting of four modules, the Dynamic D*Haus closes up in winter, to save energy, and unfolds itself in the summer to let in the light and release heat.

Dynamic D*Haus, Germany —
The concept was created with extreme temperatures in mind -- insulation materials on one side of the home retain heat, while windows on the other let in the light.

Heliotrope, Germany —
Designed by German architect Rolf Disch, this home rotates throughout the day, with the living areas following the direction of the sun.

Heliotrope, Germany —
The roof is fitted with solar panels -- this building claims to have been the first in the world to capture more energy than it uses.

The Rotating Radius House, New Mexico —
Prolific architect Michael Jantzen designed this home, which comprises of curved panels surrounding a glass space.

The Rotating Radius House, New Mexico —
These panels, installed on wheels, slide away to allow light and heat into the central structure.

The Rotating Radius House, New Mexico —
The concept was envisioned as a weekend retreat for two people in New Mexico, where Jantzen is based.

The Malleable Autonomous Retreat House —
Another Jantzen design, this wooden structure also encloses a glass space.

The Malleable Autonomous Retreat House —
The exterior is made up of slotted panels, which open up to change the shape and layout of the house.

The Malleable Autonomous Retreat House —
Solar panels have been installed on a couple of the slotted panels, providing energy for the home.



