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Off-Grid Tiny Homes

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The POD-Indawo is Designed For Life in South Africa

— November 28, 2014 — Eco
The POD-Indawo is a cute little prefabricated tiny home designed by a team of South African architects and designers. This structure is designed specifically for South Africa's unique climate and conditions. It is capable of operating both on and off the grid.

The 17 square meter tiny home is constructed from steel, aluminum, glass and wood and boasts a large facade and several windows, allowing for ample sunlight and ventilation. Each tiny home can either be shipped as a basic shell or as a more stocked outfit including appliances, furniture and storage solutions.

The structure can plug into electricity outlets on regular suburban plots, but can also be fitted with solar panels and septic tank toilets -- at an extra cost -- to make it function off the grid.

The POD-Indawo's price hasn't yet been determined, and it will only be available in South Africa.
Trend Themes
1. Prefab Tiny Homes - Disruptive innovation opportunities for the housing industry to create affordable and flexible living spaces that can operate on and off the grid.
2. Off-grid Living - Disruptive innovation opportunities for the energy industry to provide sustainable and self-sufficient solutions for remote living and communities.
3. Multi-functional Structures - Disruptive innovation opportunities for the design and construction industry to create versatile and functional structures that can adapt to different environments and needs.
Industry Implications
1. Housing - Prefab tiny homes can offer a new market segment for young professionals and retirees looking for flexible and affordable living options in urban and rural areas.
2. Energy - Off-grid living solutions can offer a new market segment for energy companies looking for sustainable and innovative ways to provide electricity and water in remote areas.
3. Design and Construction - Multi-functional structures can offer a new market segment for architects and builders looking for creative and adaptable solutions for housing, hospitality, and commercial spaces.
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