Eco Factor: Sustainable prefabricated house harvests solar energy and rainwater.
Designers at MisoSoupDesign have unveiled the designs of a next-gen prefabricated living unit that reacts to nature and co-exists with it. The major components of the house are divisible and transported by a typical 120” wide tractor trailer and can then be easily assembled onsite.
The Live Pod incorporates a sustainable building system and renewable materials such as a rain screen façade, bamboo flooring, photovoltaic panels and a green roof that collects rainwater for irrigation. The components of the house can be made according to the specifications of the user and shipped on site for assembly.
The installation of the Live Pod is as simple as making a cabinet. After settling the foundation, the three sides of the house can be erected, which also serve as structural members. The floor slabs can then be installed as shelves, after which they will be bolted and welded to maintain structural stability. Finally, all mechanical equipment, the staircase enclosure, photovoltaic panels and the green roof system can be installed.
The green roof can be used to grow shallow-rooted vegetables and can also be used to prevent storm water runoff and reduce heat island effect to regulate the interior temperature.
Via: MisoSoupDesign
