I really do try and think outside the box but I'd have a hard time doing that inside the sewage pipe.

Something about going outdoors to take a wizz in the middle of the night isn't that appealing....

When we were kids we used to play in drainage pipes like these, they carry noise like a giant echoing horn. We would hoot and holler to make as much noise as we could. I would expect that these little rooms would carry noise similarly. So, while I wouldn't mind checking out what is was like to take a nap in one, I would not want to share a little park with others in their tubular bedrooms.

How does that differ from camping?

I think it is cool. My only concern was feeling closed in but the addition of the tiny window took care of that. Sure, I'd stay there, why not it is an adventure.

Creepy.

I'm with oakland...these do look like sewer pipes, and who would want to rest their head on that?

Suddenly the word "crappy" takes on a whole new meaning...

Scaryville.

Something about going outdoors to take a wizz in the middle of the night isn't that appealing....

Especially in such a public place. I have no problem with minimal hotels, shared bathrooms, and camping - but walking across what looks like an office complex with my shower gear would be a deal breaker.

If one is going to sleep in a sewer pipe, I think the least one can ask for is a private potty.

cute idea. Would be better if they did a walking type pipe to the middle complex building (aka, take a wizz indoors)

And voyeur friendly. How hard would it be to scale the pipe for a peak down the window?

I think its a cool idea, I like the design. Its just that they are situated a bit too public I guess more trees or something. I go camping all the time but this is too exposed for my taste.

Interesting! This method could be very useful with temporary shelters, especially for the homeless and in case of emergencies (Katrina anyone?). It would be *way* more comfortable, safe and secure than sleeping in doorways and in cardboard boxes, and perfect in a climate like San Francisco which isn't that extreme.

I've been in scarier hostels... So I guess it is not outside of my limits

It's certainly unique. I think people might take advantage of the "pay what you can" policy. Also, how clean would it be? And how cold? I dunno, I probably wouldn't stay there.

I want to believe that this is a one of my weird dreams...

I like it. It's cute. I think it is a better idea to have them kind of hidden, blend in more with the environment--more like a camping feel like LoriSF said.
Hum...
What if it stared rolling down the hill.......

Cool!! Diogenes would be proud...

Nope. I'm envisioning myself opening the door, wearing my bathrobe, blinking in the sunlight... with a bunch of joggers going past.

Sort of my worst nightmare.

I think this idea really cool, with some enhancement like joining the pipe together, it can really be something exciting and functional. I really love the idea!

Man, and I thought youth hostels were dreary and dank

I love this idea. I am sure these pipes are newly made, not used ones. It would look nicer if they can paint the interior wall with some beautiful colors and maybe create a few more windows so it won't feel so closed-in. Otherwise, it's very cool idea and I would totally check in!

bepsf summed up my feelings.

The pay what you wish makes it a very interesting idea. Sewage pipes do carry noise like hell and you'd have to get up and go all the way inside to go to the restroom (not what I'd expect at a hotel). Seems very cramped too - if I can't have a real bed, I'm not paying at a hotel - LOL.

there's some twisted economic Irony implicit in this Design ....poor kids / basically Orphans in Sowetto >
S. Africa- "live" in these cylinders-protected from the environment, but not from other dangers.

What will we see next? Hostels/Hotels made to look like sleeping beneath the Expressway?
Not exactly what I'd call "embracing" the issue of Homelessness- more like mimicking/mocking it.

(I'll get off my Soapbox now...)

I might try it once, in summer, if it looked ok in Real Life. I tend to need to use the bathroom more than once in the night, and that would be something of a problem here, though.

(Like the tent city in the Libyan Sahara where we stayed two nights for the 2007 solar eclipse -- the porta-potties were overly well used and about a city block away! NOT fun at 3 am!)

I would totally love to try that! Think about it right when you wake up you get to step out into a beautiful park!

makes me think of centipedes

OMG! NO! I would be afraid that someone would roll me right down a hill.

I can't get past the window - don't think it would take much for someone to be able to peek in. Plus a few rowdy or drunk people could decide it needs to be pushed.

Looks like fun! Though probably only in the warmish months...

There aren't enough flower murals in the world to brighten up these dank septic tanks.

Amen petro

Good idea to use sewage pipes as ready construction for accomodation. Still, I,too, would be more comfortable/willing to use them if issues like wc and privacy were more elaborately solved.

i would most def stay here... a bit wondering about the "pay as you wish" idea... not too worried it'll be abuse, but a little worried that might ruffle some feathers with the small amounts given. BUT, remembering that it IS a project, testing ground, idea, water (etc) i WOULD stop questioning myself four five six times and give truly what i want to... and wont worry that i'll be depriving another person of an income just because i needed to save a bit. (rings true esp for now.. might be backpacking next month AND REALLY WORRYING BOUT ACCOMODATION FEE !!! sigh.
(thats what happens when you live in small spaces. makes you wanna travel more. =/