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Custom Net-Zero Homes

'Bone Structure' Builds Homes That Produce All the Energy They Need

— February 28, 2018 — Eco
Imagine a world with no energy bills, thanks to an energy-efficient high-performance home. Bone Structure is a Montreal-based home builder that uses technology from the aerospace industry to build awesome custom net-zero homes. The “bones” of the home are forged steel, which allow for large open spans without the need of load-bearing walls, which is music to the ears of designers and architects. Building a net-zero home requires the structure to produce all of the energy it needs.

Traditional materials like wood and concrete are not recyclable like steel, and the unique assembly methods of the Bone Structure system allow a home to be built on nearly any site with very minimal waste. In an ever-changing changing world, a Bone Structure home is also adaptable to future needs and can be reconfigured if desired.
Trend Themes
1. Net-zero Homes - The trend of building custom net-zero homes that produce all the energy they need provides disruptive innovation opportunities for the construction industry to develop sustainable and energy-efficient housing solutions.
2. Aerospace Technology - The trend of incorporating aerospace technology in home building creates disruptive innovation opportunities for both the aerospace and construction industries to collaborate on developing more resilient and efficient home structures.
3. Recyclable Materials - The trend of using recyclable materials like forged steel in home construction opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for industries to develop sustainable and eco-friendly building solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The construction industry can capitalize on the trend of building custom net-zero homes by developing advanced building techniques and materials to create sustainable, energy-efficient homes.
2. Aerospace - The aerospace industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by applying their expertise in technology and materials to the construction sector, specifically in developing more efficient and resilient home structures.
3. Sustainable Materials - Industries involved in developing and manufacturing sustainable materials, like forged steel, can take advantage of the trend of using recyclable materials in home construction to create innovative and eco-friendly building solutions.
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