# Portable Sub-Zero Homes Leaf House Version.3 is Designed to Withstand Sub-Zero Temperatures By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-01-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-house-version3 References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/version3-leaf-house-laird-herbert/35558/) & [tinyhousing](http://www.tinyhousing.ca/) The [Leaf House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-house-1) Version.3 is the third version (surprise, surprise) of the [portable tiny home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-of-wheels) from Canadian tiny living firm Leaf House. This home is capable of handling temperatures of -50 degrees Centigrade and is equipped with a number of improvements over its predecessor, including a lighter weight and expanded interior space. Leaf House Version.3 measures 4.9 meters long and includes an interior floor space of 9 square meters. It is partially constructed with [sustainable and reclaimed materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana) including specially repurposed metal mesh. Its interior is illuminated by LED lighting and includes a small shower, composting toilet and a kitchen area fitted with a double stove, sink and a tiny fridge freezer. The home is set to be put for a sale for a price somewhere between $30,000 and $40,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Portable Tiny Homes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lightweight and sustainable materials to create portable homes that can withstand extreme temperatures. - **Extreme Temperature Resistant Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Engineer innovative insulation and heating systems to create structures capable of handling sub-zero temperatures. - **Compact and Functional Interiors:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design space-efficient layouts and incorporate multi-purpose furniture to maximize interior space in portable homes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tiny Living Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced construction techniques and materials specifically tailored for building portable and sustainable tiny homes. - **Sustainable Materials Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development of eco-friendly and reclaimed materials suitable for constructing portable, sub-zero resistant structures. - **Compact Home Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create compact and energy-efficient appliances suited for compact living spaces in portable tiny homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upgraded Off-Grid Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-30.md) - [Shutter-Accented Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houzeko-tiny-house.md) - [Miniature Insulated Home Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-tiny-homes.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Modular Trailer-Free Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vagabond-haven-evergreen.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Leaf-Inspired Countryside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-house-1.md) - [Built-In Furniture Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestron-legend-two.md) - [Compact Six-People Portable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loft-ruby-edition.md)