Goals for the OPEN_2 Home
- Build a Net-zero energy home. The design and construction will take advantage of state-of-the-art technology and systems, to produce a home that is energy efficient, highly insulated, and produces as much energy as it uses.
- Using architecture and detail, express a new model for design, fabrication, and assembly. This new model could establish a system for a series of affordable, high performance, low energy houses.
- Deploy state-of-the-art passive solar design and energy producing systems, as well as develop energy-efficient systems and components using sustainable materials.
- Incorporate a single, prefabricated assembly containing all utility-intensive spaces and systems. This module will contain the kitchen, bathrooms, utility rooms, water supply/processing, heating and cooling equipment, and other utilities.
- Engineer interior wall and fit out systems that with a few simple operations, allow the transformation of spaces so that a relatively small house can function as a large house. For example, the guest room converting to a media room, or to an expanded dining room.
- Use the benefit of Open-Built® prefabricated components to construct the house from the foundation up in under 20 days.