Though it may be small, the Carbon Positive House by Australian architecture firm ArchiBlox could have a massive impact. One of the world’s first carbon-positive prefabricated homes, the recently debuted 570-square-foot design marks a major advance in residential technology, which could help slow the effects of climate change.
A carbon-positive or net-positive home is able to produce more energy on-site than it needs to power itself, meaning the excess power can be fed back into the grid and supplied to other locations. ArchiBlox’s house can achieve this as a result of various energy-efficient techniques incorporated into its design, including an in-ground cooling system and a green roof that increases insulation.
ArchiBlox specializes in prefabricated housing and has dedicated itself to building “healthy homes” that don’t sacrifice style. This latest modern model features floor-to-ceiling glass windows and wood-paneled interiors. The space encompasses a master bedroom, a bathroom, an eat-in kitchen and living area, a laundry room, and a sunroom. ArchiBlox hopes that the technology behind the Carbon Positive House will bring a wave of eco-friendly design to the micro-homes we see popping up around the world, filling in our carbon footprint one prefabricated house at a time.
The Carbon Positive house was installed in Melbourne’s City Square from February 6 through 15 and will be permanently located in Cape Paterson, Australia. For more information visit archiblox.au.
