Rhino Cubed, a Boulder, Colorad-based company that specializes in constructing small-sized homes, has launched a range of micro-homes that are based on shipping containers. The most advanced and fully-fitted home in the range is called the Rhino Cube. This ingenious dwelling can operate both on or off the grid, and costs $60,000.
The first fully completed Rhino Cube unit is built from a 6m-long shipping container, and offers 15 square meters of floorspace. Both the interior and exterior of this unit have elegantly artistic touches such as a steel rhino horn sculpture and beautiful hand-drawn patterns.
The homes produced by Rhino Cubed are certified lead-free and offer energy-efficient windows as well as insulated floors, walls and ceilings. Both on-the-grid and off-the-grid models are available, while rainwater catchment systems collect rainwater while a grey water system sustainably takes care of waste water.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Sustainable Shipping Container Homes
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the market for eco-friendly and energy-efficient housing by repurposing shipping containers.
- Micro-homes
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Meeting the growing demand for compact, affordable and customizable living spaces.
- Off-the-grid Living
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing sustainable and self-sufficient housing solutions for individuals seeking greater independence from traditional infrastructure.
Sectors Adopting This
- Construction
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating shipping containers into the construction industry to create cost-effective and environmentally-friendly housing options.
- Home Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefining traditional concepts of home design by focusing on compact and sustainable living spaces.
- Renewable Energy
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing renewable energy solutions such as solar power and rainwater harvesting systems into the housing industry.
