Unit Solutions Housing
Imagine a building material that's quick to assemble, applicable in most environments, energy-saving, earthquake safe, and clean on the jobsite... sounds ideal, right? Well, as far as I can tell, we've already got it.
Unit Solutions makes a lego-style construction block, which is light-weight, flexible and durable under extreme conditions. The advantages of the system are many:
+Highly insulating means energy saving
+Solar cells, photovoltaics and ventilation systems can be incorporated for heat and energy efficiency
+These things combine to an up to 80% energy use reduction
+"Building-block", dry construction means the homes go up fast, and with very little dust, waste, noise or air pollution
+Fast construction means inexpensive construction
+Production uses much less energy than clay or brick, reducing environmental impact
And the list goes on...
I saw a video on the use of these in post-Katrina New Orleans... looked like an amazing solution to the devastated homes there.
If you're planning a new home, check out Unit Solutions as it might mean a much cheaper, greener option.
www.unit-solutions.com
"Environmentally friendly right down to the smallest detail: Solar cells provide cosy warmth."