The 'Niu Haus' tiny home has been designed by students of the Master of Advanced Ecological Buildings program (MAEB) at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) as a self-sufficient living space. The home maintains an off-grid functionality that will sustain itself thanks to a number of eco-friendly accents including solar panels, a composting toilet, a rainwater harvesting system and even a gray water system. These features work together to enable inhabitants to live comfortably without having to affect the surrounding environment.
The 'Niu Haus' tiny home was constructed after three months of extensive research and design at a low-cost price point of €20,000, which also identifies what could be done to make homes more accessible.
Self-Sufficient Tiny Homes
The 'Niu Haus' Has a Sustainable Design That Reduces Ecological Impact
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Tiny Homes - The trend of sustainable and eco-friendly tiny homes presents an opportunity for innovation in the housing industry.
2. Off-grid Living - The off-grid capabilities of tiny homes offer opportunities for innovation in renewable energy and self-sufficient living technologies.
3. Affordable Housing - The low-cost design of the 'Niu Haus' tiny home highlights an opportunity for innovation in affordable housing solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Homebuilding - The trend of sustainable and eco-friendly tiny homes presents an opportunity for disruption in the traditional homebuilding industry.
2. Renewable Energy - The off-grid capabilities of tiny homes offer an opportunity to disrupt the renewable energy industry with new technologies and innovations.
3. Real Estate - The low-cost design of the 'Niu Haus' tiny home highlights an opportunity for innovation in the real estate industry with affordable, sustainable housing options.