Through this self-sufficient Hawaiian home, design consultancy LifeEdited exhibits how architecture can have minimal environmental impact through structural arrangement with technological innovation and material use. Presenting "a vision of the future that is sustainable, resilient and frankly, awesome," LifeEdited creates the house of the future through smart design.
The Hawaiian home boasts "efficient LED lights and low-energy air-conditioning." While the framework of the structure is created with recycled materials and Fibrex -- a durable composite, the roof is equipped with thin solar panels that provide energy supply for all utilities in the house. In addition, the Hawaiian home collects rainwater via chains. The liquid is then "filtered on-site and stored in a tank" for future use.
The Hawaiian home was specifically designed to cooperate with the needs and mission statement of the island's clean energy initiative.
Sustainable Off-Grid Hawaiian Homes
Lifeedited Create a Energy and Water-Positive Design in Maui
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Architecture Design - Opportunity for innovative designs that minimize environmental impact through technological advancements and material selection.
2. Off-grid Living - Potential for developing self-sufficient homes that rely on renewable energy sources and water conservation methods.
3. Renewable Energy Solutions - Demand for alternative energy solutions such as solar panels to power homes and reduce reliance on traditional utilities.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can leverage sustainable design principles and innovative materials to create environmentally-friendly structures.
2. Renewable Energy - Energy sector can explore opportunities in developing and implementing renewable energy solutions for off-grid living.
3. Green Building - Construction industry can focus on incorporating sustainable features and technologies in building practices and materials.