German HIB System Makes Building Blocks for Custom Homes
Jillian Glickman — October 17, 2009 — Eco
References: dwell & hib-system
Germany's HIB system allows for DIY home construction with its wooden tongue and groove building blocks. Anyone can use them to build the home of their dreams—it's like LEGOS for adults!
HIB has recently entered the North American market where it hopes to help towns that have been ravaged by different natural disasters. With an emphasis on affordability and sustainable living, HIB is sure to be the future of homebuilding.
Forget do-it-yourself home repairs, here's to DIY home construction.
Implications - The HIB system gives future homeowners a few options for building methods. Homes can be either pre-planned or individually planned to meet unique design preferences. Users can also choose to build with the help of a building manager or entirely by themselves if they're up for the challenge.
HIB has recently entered the North American market where it hopes to help towns that have been ravaged by different natural disasters. With an emphasis on affordability and sustainable living, HIB is sure to be the future of homebuilding.
Forget do-it-yourself home repairs, here's to DIY home construction.
Implications - The HIB system gives future homeowners a few options for building methods. Homes can be either pre-planned or individually planned to meet unique design preferences. Users can also choose to build with the help of a building manager or entirely by themselves if they're up for the challenge.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Home Construction - The HIB system provides an opportunity for consumers to build their own affordable, sustainable homes with customizable options.
2. Sustainable Living - HIB's emphasis on sustainability presents opportunities for eco-friendly homebuilding materials and practices.
3. Modular Building Blocks - The HIB system's wooden building blocks present potential for modular housing designs and off-site construction.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - HIB's DIY building system could disrupt the traditional construction industry by offering an alternative method for building homes.
2. Real Estate - The HIB system could disrupt the real estate industry by empowering consumers to build their own homes and bypass traditional homebuying processes.
3. Sustainability - HIB's emphasis on sustainability presents opportunities for businesses specializing in eco-friendly homebuilding materials and practices.
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