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All raw materials are sourced locally to reduce the overall carbon footprint - as well as eliminate additional costs on the client. This includes the wood chips - which were initially a waste product but repurposed as ground coverage for this CABN show home. The chips are also FSC certified. The home itself sits on
All raw materials are sourced locally to reduce the overall carbon footprint - as well as eliminate additional costs on the client. This includes the wood chips - which were initially a waste product but repurposed as ground coverage for this CABN show home. The chips are also FSC certified. The home itself sits on
As a net zero home, the solar panels produce over 12,000 kilowatt-hours of direct current power. "The average home uses 11,000 kilowatts-hours of electricity a year. CABN homes
As a net zero home, the solar panels produce over 12,000 kilowatt-hours of direct current power. "The average home uses 11,000 kilowatts-hours of electricity a year. CABN homes
In a classic home, domestic hot water heating and cooling are oftentimes the biggest culprits to large energy consumption. However CABN homes use the latest heat pump technology to offset such  electricity use.
In a classic home, domestic hot water heating and cooling are oftentimes the biggest culprits to large energy consumption. However CABN homes use the latest heat pump technology to offset such electricity use.
The utilitarian washroom (situated beside the kitchen on the main floor) has a small vanity, sink, and toilet made by Moen.
The utilitarian washroom (situated beside the kitchen on the main floor) has a small vanity, sink, and toilet made by Moen.
The loft style layout sees the primary bedroom stacked on top of the kitchen area. LED lighting offers illumination but with primary emphasis on the framed views of surrounding verdant nature. Beside the bed is where the washer and dryer reside.
The loft style layout sees the primary bedroom stacked on top of the kitchen area. LED lighting offers illumination but with primary emphasis on the framed views of surrounding verdant nature. Beside the bed is where the washer and dryer reside.
Models are available as individuals units, residential, or scalable clusters - all with net zero measures employed at every step (from manufacturing to building erection).
Models are available as individuals units, residential, or scalable clusters - all with net zero measures employed at every step (from manufacturing to building erection).
CACN offers four model types. Pictured here is their MOR.II - a one bedroom unit with 540 square feet plus a 300 square feet wraparound deck.
CACN offers four model types. Pictured here is their MOR.II - a one bedroom unit with 540 square feet plus a 300 square feet wraparound deck.
All CABN homes are smart home managed to allow for worry-free living. "5 years ago, you would need to be at least a hobbyist of have an understanding of how these net-zero homes operate but here, we've done all the work for you - it's all cohesive, 'plugged in' and you can move in immediately,
All CABN homes are smart home managed to allow for worry-free living. "5 years ago, you would need to be at least a hobbyist of have an understanding of how these net-zero homes operate but here, we've done all the work for you - it's all cohesive, 'plugged in' and you can move in immediately,
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Amy Plank and Richard Vaughn linked three 20-foot shipping containers to create a striking and sustainable home in Victoria, Australia. The house is clad with interlocking Colorbond steel panels, accented by windows and doors framed with silvertop ash.
Amy Plank and Richard Vaughn linked three 20-foot shipping containers to create a striking and sustainable home in Victoria, Australia. The house is clad with interlocking Colorbond steel panels, accented by windows and doors framed with silvertop ash.
Sliding glass doors blur the lines between indoors and out.
Sliding glass doors blur the lines between indoors and out.
Three of the office’s six walls are floor-to-ceiling glass that deepen the user’s connection with the surrounds, whether that’s a remote piece of property or a backyard garden. “We use an insulated glazing from Saint-Gobain with metallic blue external reflection—it allows for privacy and has great solar control,” says Truup. Customizable features include the interior finishes, heated vinyl flooring, dimmable ceiling lights, wall-integrated speakers, electrical sockets in the walls and the floor, and an air conditioning module.
Three of the office’s six walls are floor-to-ceiling glass that deepen the user’s connection with the surrounds, whether that’s a remote piece of property or a backyard garden. “We use an insulated glazing from Saint-Gobain with metallic blue external reflection—it allows for privacy and has great solar control,” says Truup. Customizable features include the interior finishes, heated vinyl flooring, dimmable ceiling lights, wall-integrated speakers, electrical sockets in the walls and the floor, and an air conditioning module.
In collaboration with San Antonio-based architecture studio Lake|Flato, HiFAB has created two models for prefab "Haciendas.” Though they might look like regular homes—allowing them to integrate into existing neighborhoods—these homes can be constructed on site in seven days or less. The Studio is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom home that starts at $249,000, while The Standard is a larger three-bedroom, two-bathroom home that starts at $375,000.
In collaboration with San Antonio-based architecture studio Lake|Flato, HiFAB has created two models for prefab "Haciendas.” Though they might look like regular homes—allowing them to integrate into existing neighborhoods—these homes can be constructed on site in seven days or less. The Studio is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom home that starts at $249,000, while The Standard is a larger three-bedroom, two-bathroom home that starts at $375,000.
A view from the master bedroom toward the stairs (behind the sliding door). On the right side is the dressing room, and to the left is the cats’ room, framed by large smart glass panels that change opacity with the touch of a button.
A view from the master bedroom toward the stairs (behind the sliding door). On the right side is the dressing room, and to the left is the cats’ room, framed by large smart glass panels that change opacity with the touch of a button.
The couple are avid toy and art collectors. Most of large paintings and sculptures seen around the house are designed by Taiwanese artist No2Good 不二良 .
The couple are avid toy and art collectors. Most of large paintings and sculptures seen around the house are designed by Taiwanese artist No2Good 不二良 .
Double doors open to the deck.
Double doors open to the deck.

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