Perhaps the pièce de résistance of prefab housing, the Global Sustainable Home could put other green homes to shame. Manufactured in a series of sections and then assembled on site, the Global Sustainable Home by designer John Farag is designed for extreme eco-friendly living.
The Global Sustainable Home generates power from incorporated solar technology and uses dry-composting toilets as well as an air-to-water condenser to create fresh water. According to The Design Blog, by providing itself with power and eliminating the need for sewer and electricity infrastructure, the Global Sustainable Home can be installed anywhere there is adequate sunlight.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Self-powered Homes
- Opportunity for integrating sustainable energy solutions into traditional home construction to reduce reliance on grid power.
- Prefab Housing
- Opportunity for streamlining construction processes and reducing overall environmental impact of home building.
- Extreme Eco-friendly Living
- Opportunity for innovations in waste management, water conservation, and energy generation for homes and communities.
Where This Applies
- Renewable Energy
- Opportunity for renewable energy companies to partner with home builders to integrate solar and other alternative power options.
- Construction
- Opportunity for construction companies to specialize in prefab homes and eco-friendly building practices.
- Waste Management
- Opportunity for waste management companies to develop new solutions for composting toilets and other waste reduction methods for homes.
