# Sustainable Off-Grid Tiny Homes Gray Organschi Architecture Collaborates with Yale Researchers By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-11-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offgrid-tiny-homes References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/11/07/ecological-living-module-off-grid-tiny-home-gray-organschi-architecture-yale-university-united-nations/) & [grayorganschi](http://grayorganschi.com/) US studio Gray Organschi Architecture teams up with the [Center for Ecosystems in Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-pinot-noir) at [Yale University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nitrogendriven-recovery-boost) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duna) 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](http://esto.com/sundberg/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Eco-friendly Tiny Homes:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the traditional housing industry by creating more sustainable and off-grid options. - **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. - **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. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Housing:** The housing industry could benefit from incorporating sustainable, off-grid design elements and smart technologies. - **Renewable Energy:** The development of concentrated solar facade systems could disrupt the traditional energy industry and provide a renewable source of power. - **Indoor Gardening:** Innovations in micro-farming walls could lead to new opportunities in the agricultural and sustainable food production industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Eco‑tiny Sanctuarys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tign-tiny-homes.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Minimal Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fremont-house.md) - [Cozy Smart Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonoma.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Remote Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina.md) - [Affordable Housing Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-1.md) - [Compact Sustainable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana.md) - [Off-Grid Tiny Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duna.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house.md)