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Few Would Recognize Habode As Prefabricated Housing
The HABODE concept was designed in New Zealand with an eye toward being built in Australia. With this in mind, the designers knew that their concept had to be able to deal with the extreme conditions found on the Australian continent, such as high winds and, of course, extreme temperatures. The materials they adopted are long lasting and low-maintenance and the designers are certain that the structure will last well beyond a lifetime.
Designer Rod Gibson didn’t just want to make a tough prefabricated home, he also wanted to design one that would focus on environmental sustainability. To this end, Gibson incorporated some of the most cutting-edge materials and green concepts into the HABODE, such as solar panels, roof rainwater capturing, low energy fluorescent lights, high-levels of thermal and sound insulation as well as efficient hot water heating. All of this, not surprisingly combines into a very energy efficient home.
One of the standout features of the HABODE is well demonstrated in their websites “Options” video that showcases the HABODE with everything from extra decks and extra solar shades to the addition of solar hot water heating and a wind turbine. Clearly green is at the top of the agenda.
HABODE joins the growing trend of prefabricated homes that are taking advantage of modern manufacturing techniques similar to what we see in the automotive industry. HABODE is using a patented “fold-out” system that lets them pack up a home and ship it wherever it needs to be. Once the packaged home has arrived, it can be assembled in just two days.
The HABODE design is a beautiful and geometrically intricate one that few would recognize or categorize as being a prefabricated home. Simply put, the HABODE just doesn’t look like a prefabricated structure, built in a factory. Its design is sharp, well thought out and clever.
The fact of the matter is that quietly literally every month new companies, new architects and new designers are beginning to see the potential of tiny homes, green and sustainable designs and prefabrication techniques. Momentum is starting to build, and homes like HABODE showcase how this momentum is taking place all across the globe.
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The HABODE concept was designed in New Zealand with an eye toward being built in Australia. With this in mind, the designers knew that their concept had to be able to deal with the extreme conditions found on the Australian continent, such as high winds and, of course, extreme temperatures. The materials they adopted are long lasting and low-maintenance and the designers are certain that the structure will last well beyond a lifetime.
Designer Rod Gibson didn’t just want to make a tough prefabricated home, he also wanted to design one that would focus on environmental sustainability. To this end, Gibson incorporated some of the most cutting-edge materials and green concepts into the HABODE, such as solar panels, roof rainwater capturing, low energy fluorescent lights, high-levels of thermal and sound insulation as well as efficient hot water heating. All of this, not surprisingly combines into a very energy efficient home.
One of the standout features of the HABODE is well demonstrated in their websites “Options” video that showcases the HABODE with everything from extra decks and extra solar shades to the addition of solar hot water heating and a wind turbine. Clearly green is at the top of the agenda.
HABODE joins the growing trend of prefabricated homes that are taking advantage of modern manufacturing techniques similar to what we see in the automotive industry. HABODE is using a patented “fold-out” system that lets them pack up a home and ship it wherever it needs to be. Once the packaged home has arrived, it can be assembled in just two days.
The HABODE design is a beautiful and geometrically intricate one that few would recognize or categorize as being a prefabricated home. Simply put, the HABODE just doesn’t look like a prefabricated structure, built in a factory. Its design is sharp, well thought out and clever.
The fact of the matter is that quietly literally every month new companies, new architects and new designers are beginning to see the potential of tiny homes, green and sustainable designs and prefabrication techniques. Momentum is starting to build, and homes like HABODE showcase how this momentum is taking place all across the globe.
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Love the place, ist fiercely well designed and molto clever; so, bravo Mr. Gibson!
I think one more wing, along end of mid section, and opn end of kitchen space, for ‘me’ & living space, would I require, otherwise 2 sep bedrooms, open eating space + outdoors is very suitable work as retreat I could plop whole unit on rock along shore e Lk. Michigan..or Superior? yes.
Glad you enjoyed it, John. I think the open eating place is my favorite feature.
Thanks both for the article and feed back. HABODE® is the first of a series prefab buildings that are on the drawing board to be full commercialized. We have another product an ihouz® that is a little more robust. These are being used in Western Australia and Bakina Faso for mining accommodation.
HABODE® is also releasing a 40 sqm version a called the “Cabin”. Soon to be posted.
Our design team has a 130 square meter prefab building shipping out of the dimensions of a 40′ High Cube to be released in concept by year end. Many more inventions to come.
Keep a look out on http://www.ihsl.biz our international distributor is International Housing Solutions Limited.