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Stackable Zero-Energy Homes

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The '#150 Skilpod' is a Stackable Prefab Home for Eco-Friendly Living

— January 3, 2017 — Eco
The #150 Skilpod is the latest ecologically conscious prefab home design from Skilpod, a Belgian company that designs and builds prefab housing out of cross laminated timber. While Skilpod has designed several prefab, zero-energy homes in the past, the #150 Skilpod is unique in that it can stand alone as a single family dwelling, or it can be stacked to form larger zero-energy apartment complexes.

The #150 Skilpod is one of the larger modules that the company offers. Their catalog ranges from 30 square meters to 150 square meters, and the #150 Skilpod gets its name from that size.

The prefab homes are built in Geel, Belgium, at Skilpod's headquarters, before being transported to their final destinations in three pieces. The assembly of the houses takes approximately four weeks.
Trend Themes
1. Zero-energy Homes - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced technology and materials to enhance the energy efficiency and sustainability of prefab homes.
2. Stackable Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Discover innovative methods to create modular homes that can be easily stacked to form larger complexes, revolutionizing urban housing.
3. Prefab Housing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new techniques for efficient production and assembly of prefab homes, increasing scalability and reducing construction time and costs.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate cutting-edge construction technology and sustainable practices to revolutionize the way homes are built.
2. Renewable Energy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative energy systems and solutions to achieve zero-energy standards in residential buildings and promote sustainable living.
3. Real Estate - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace the potential of modular, stackable homes to reimagine urban development and create flexible living spaces that meet the evolving needs of residents.
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