The founder of the World Toilet Association, SIM Jae-Duck of Seoul, Korea, has built the world's only house designed like a loo. The $1.6 Million structure will be open to the public on November 11, 2007. Mr. Sim, who is 74 years old, was born in a toilet and plans to live in the house until he dies.
"It was intentional. My mother followed advice from my grandmother that people born in restrooms will enjoy long lives,'' he said. "Toilets were once regarded as stinking and dirty places. Not any more. They must be treated as the sanctuary that protects human health.â€
$1.6 Million Loo House
Life in a Luxury Toilet
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Toilet Homes - The trend of building luxury homes designed like toilets presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the real estate and interior design industries.
2. Toilet as Sanctuary - The shift in perception of toilets as a sanctuary for human health creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the health and wellness industry.
3. Historical Toilet Culture - Exploring the historical significance of toilets and incorporating it into design and architecture results in disruptive innovation opportunities in the cultural preservation and tourism industries.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - The real estate industry can capitalize on the trend of luxury toilet homes by offering unique and innovative toilet-themed properties.
2. Interior Design - The interior design industry can leverage the trend of luxury toilet homes to create aesthetically pleasing and functional toilet-inspired living spaces.
3. Health and Wellness - The health and wellness industry can tap into the concept of toilets as sanctuaries to promote hygiene, sanitation, and overall well-being.