Portland, Oregon-based Pacific Green Innovations has partnered with Portland State University architecture and engineering students to build a 700-square-foot house using SwissCell panels. SwissCell is a honeycomb panelized construction material mostly made of recycled paper.
SwissCell panels are marketed by CONSIDO AG, a German company. Pacific Green Innovations has the rights to manufacture the product in the United States and has launched '1,000 Homes for Haiti,' a project constructing sustainable homes for Haitians displaced by the January 2010 earthquake.
Honeycomb Housing
Recycled Paper SwissCell Panels Will Provide Shelter for Haitians
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Housing - Pacific Green Innovations' use of SwissCell panels for constructing sustainable homes for Haitians provides an opportunity for companies to innovate in the sustainable housing industry.
2. Recycled Construction Materials - The use of SwissCell panels made mostly of recycled paper highlights an opportunity for companies to innovate and invest in recycled construction materials.
3. Community-based Projects - Pacific Green Innovations' '1,000 Homes for Haiti' project highlights an opportunity for companies to invest in community-based projects that provide affordable and sustainable housing for those in need.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The use of SwissCell panels in Pacific Green Innovations' housing project presents an opportunity for companies to incorporate sustainable and recycled construction materials into their projects.
2. Sustainability - Pacific Green Innovations' housing project emphasizes the importance of sustainability in the construction industry and presents an opportunity for companies to invest in sustainable practices and materials.
3. Humanitarian Aid - Pacific Green Innovations' '1,000 Homes for Haiti' project highlights the need for affordable and sustainable housing in areas affected by humanitarian crises, presenting an opportunity for companies to invest in humanitarian aid initiatives.