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Sustainable Off-Grid Tiny Homes

Gray Organschi Architecture Collaborates with Yale Researchers

— November 8, 2018 — Eco
US studio Gray Organschi Architecture teams up with the Center for Ecosystems in Architecture at Yale University for the design of this eco-friendly off-grid tiny home. The project is commissioned by the UN Environment and Habitat programs and is intended to find viable solutions for the housing crisis, as well as climate change.

As a result, Gray Organschi Architecture and Yale researchers produce a sustainable off-grid tiny home prototype that boasts a "micro-farming wall" which is meant to filter "airborne VOCs, particulates, and pathogens." The roof, on the other hand, boasts photovoltaic panels, while the facade has an "Integrated Concentrated Solar Facade System" — developed in partnership with HeliOptix. Both technologies generate electricity for the structure. At 230 square feet, the house is compact, efficient and sustainable with a capacity of up to four people.

Photo Credits: David Sundberg/Esto
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Tiny Homes - There is an opportunity to disrupt the traditional housing industry by creating more sustainable and off-grid options.
2. Micro-farming Walls - The integration of micro-farming walls in small living spaces could inspire a new trend towards indoor gardening and sustainable food production.
3. Concentrated Solar Facade Systems - The use of concentrated solar facade systems could provide a renewable source of energy for both residential and commercial buildings, disrupting traditional energy systems.
Industry Implications
1. Housing - The housing industry could benefit from incorporating sustainable, off-grid design elements and smart technologies.
2. Renewable Energy - The development of concentrated solar facade systems could disrupt the traditional energy industry and provide a renewable source of power.
3. Indoor Gardening - Innovations in micro-farming walls could lead to new opportunities in the agricultural and sustainable food production industries.
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