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Solar-Powered A-Frames

'M.A.Di' is a Solar-Powered Structure That Can Be Built in Hours

— January 15, 2018 — Eco
Italian architectural company M.A.Di created an unfolding modular solar-powered structure.

This home can be permanent or temporary with it's easy-to-build construction system. All a-frames are earthquake resistant, are built for most environments, and M.A.Di buildings don't require a foundation. This means they also don't require any soil, helping to maintain their environmental surroundings.

Completely customizable, these houses are comfortable, cozy and safe spaces. With water, electrical, HVAC and sanitary systems pre-installed, each house can be unfolded and set up in 6-7 hours. The structure also comes with a staircase, connecting the main floor to the loft. The addition to featuring solar panels on the roof and structural walls, these houses convert into an entirely self-sustainable structure. Additionally, all M.A.Di homes can be connected allowing them to be expandable.

The smallest M.A.Di home is available for around $34,000 with all construction prices included.
Trend Themes
1. Modular Construction - The modular construction trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the construction industry by offering easy-to-build and customizable structures that can be set up in a matter of hours.
2. Self-sustainable Living - The self-sustainable living trend offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the renewable energy and sustainable construction industries by incorporating solar panels and innovative systems to create environmentally friendly and energy-efficient homes.
3. Expandable Housing - The expandable housing trend provides disruptive innovation opportunities in the real estate and architecture industries by allowing for the connection and expansion of modular homes, enabling flexible living spaces that can adapt to changing needs.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The construction industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by embracing modular construction techniques and offering easy-to-build and customizable structures.
2. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry can capitalize on the disruptive innovation opportunities by integrating solar panels and innovative energy systems into residential and commercial buildings to promote self-sustainable living.
3. Real Estate - The real estate industry can tap into disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating expandable housing concepts, providing flexible and adaptable living spaces to meet the changing needs of homeowners.
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