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The home features ductless heating and cooling, solar thermal tunes as well as PV, and waste water tanks. The interior is highly configurable. Completely ADA compliant too. Built in a gourd shape with a heat pump system. Made from six shipping containers. Interior is super-configurable. Built from pre-cast insulated concrete panels. This allows for fast building and absorbs heat during the day to be released at night. The electrical, plumbing, heating and a/c are contained in a single modular core. Solar hot water, PV panels, hydronic drying for clothes using hot water only, passive heating and cooling, more. This Compact Hyper Insulated Prototype (CHIP) takes the unique approach of putting the insulation on the outside then wrapping the house in vinyl. This cuts building costs and is more effective. Waste heat from the a/c heats the water. The house is situated so cool air can come in from the lower windows in [...] Inspired by indigenous homes, the home is designed for remote areas, and uses local and natural materials. A centrally located air source heat pump powered by solar reduces the need for ducts. The design “demonstrates the value of culture in sustainable design.” The competition at the National Mall is starting again. Homes must generate all their power. U of Tenn has some highly innovative ideas, including using the space between the double pane glass to circulate cooler air into the house in summer and warmer air in winter. Lumenhaus was the winner among 17 solar-powered prefab homes at the 2010 Solar Decathlon held in Europe. A potent design that embraces the Bauhaus tradition and illuminates sustainable technology, all the while packing spacious-style living into just 800 square foot space. Additionally, its central concept of an adaptable exterior wall that adjusts automatically to [...] |  | ||||
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