MetroShip Revamps Living On Water With Prefab Boats
Marissa Brassfield — July 5, 2009 — Eco
References: metro-ship & treehugger
If you've always dreamed of living on a houseboat and drifting off to sleep in some faraway port of call, try these MetroShip prefab houseboats on for size.
MetroShip sustainable houseboats are comprised of a number of eco-friendly materials and fixtures. Water-conserving faucets and faux-granite acrylic countertops make up the kitchen, while solar-powered exterior LED lights and thermal aluminum walls maximize exposure to the sun. Click through the gallery above to see more images of the MetroShip houseboat.
MetroShip sustainable houseboats are comprised of a number of eco-friendly materials and fixtures. Water-conserving faucets and faux-granite acrylic countertops make up the kitchen, while solar-powered exterior LED lights and thermal aluminum walls maximize exposure to the sun. Click through the gallery above to see more images of the MetroShip houseboat.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Houseboats - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable houseboats using eco-friendly materials and fixtures to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly living solutions.
2. Prefab Houseboats - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market for prefabricated houseboats that offer easy assembly and customization options for individuals looking to live on the water.
3. Solar-powered Living - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create solar-powered housing solutions like MetroShip's houseboats that maximize exposure to the sun and reduce reliance on traditional energy sources.
Industry Implications
1. Boat Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainable and eco-friendly practices in boat manufacturing to cater to the demand for environmentally-conscious watercraft.
2. Prefab Home Construction - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize the concept of prefabrication to develop customizable and easily assembled houseboats, expanding the prefab home construction market to include water-based living options.
3. Renewable Energy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Focus on developing and improving solar-powered solutions for housing to provide sustainable and off-grid living options, particularly in water-based communities.
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