# Eco-Building Tool Kits This Tool Kit Makes the Construction of Green Homes Simple By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-07-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecobuilding References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/green-architecture/open-building-institute-offer-free-eco-building-toolkit.html) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/622508883/open-building-institute-eco-building-toolkit/description) This [eco-building tool kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinkr-toolkit) will offer a series of features and resources that will allow people to easily construct an environmentally friendly building. The 'OBI tool kit' was designed by Marcin Jakubowski, who has started a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inland-iglu) campaign to fund the kit. The kit will help people in the process of [building a home or greenhouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-greenhouse-is-your-kitchen) that is up to 700 square feet in size. It will include several features that include "passive solar design, rainwater collection, water purification and a separating toilet," among many others. The eco-building process will take up to five days and can be constructed by either experts or beginners. This tool kit could provide people around the world with an affordable, easy to construct home or greenhouse that will reduce their carbon footprint. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Affordable Green Building:** The eco-building tool kit offers an affordable solution for constructing environmentally friendly buildings. - **Sustainable Construction:** The OBI tool kit includes features like rainwater collection and passive solar design, contributing to sustainable construction practices. - **DIY Green Building:** The tool kit allows both experts and beginners to easily construct their own green homes or greenhouses. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction:** The tool kit provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the construction industry to adopt more eco-friendly building practices. - **Home Improvement:** The eco-building tool kit introduces a new segment in the home improvement industry focused on sustainable building solutions. - **Environmental Technology:** The OBI tool kit aligns with the environmental technology industry by incorporating features like rainwater collection and water purification. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Home Maintenance Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinkr-1.md) - [All-in-One Camper Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campit-camping-kit.md) - [Minimalist Urbanite Tool Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-tool-kit.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Design-Conscious Tool Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoto-tools-hand-tool-set.md) - [Eco‑tiny Sanctuarys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tign-tiny-homes.md) - [DIY Home Maintenance Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinkr.md) - [Modern Ergonomic Toolboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-toolbox-workstation.md) - [DIY Home-Centric Intricate Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinkr-toolkit.md)