Eco Factor: Prefabricated living module for sustainable living.
IRO Prefab is the work of industrial designer Mira Yung, which has been designed considering the need for low impact sustainable homes. The IRO can be fabricated locally or can be shipped to the site via a single standard 20 feet shipping container.
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The IRO features a hexagonal shape that allows the occupants to add more IRO modules to form a community that can share resources. The unique design of the modules facilitates easy customization and the addition of photovoltaic panels and rainwater harvesting systems for energy and water.
Via: Mira Yung
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