Are we the only ones who see the potential here?

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Are we the only ones who see the potential here?
http://www.theplaidzebra.com/a-300-underground-greenhouse-offers-a-year-round-diy-growing-sanctuary

The Unity Home is built with a “system based on pods and panels,” according to Builder Online, meaning that each...

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The Unity Home is built with a “system based on pods and panels,” according to Builder Online, meaning that each room in the house is assigned to a pod that can easily be shipped and snapped into place.
http://www.theplaidzebra.com/new-1620-square-foot-prefab-eco-home-can-be-shipped-and-set-up-in-only-3-days-video

The waste is turned into fuel, which can be used to cook several meals per day, providing about two to four hours of...

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The waste is turned into fuel, which can be used to cook several meals per day, providing about two to four hours of cooking time. At the exact same time it produces five to eight litres of organic liquid fertilizer every single day.
http://www.theplaidzebra.com/new-home-sized-composting-unit-easily-converts-waste-into-fuel-for-the-green-city-dweller

Features include a facial recognition system instead of a key, sensors that detect household problems, and an app...

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Features include a facial recognition system instead of a key, sensors that detect household problems, and an app that basically acts as a remote control, allowing you to control lighting, appliances and heating.
http://www.theplaidzebra.com/this-sustainable-tiny-home-is-designed-to-be-controlled-by-an-app-on-your-smartphone

The Chamfer Home by S-Archetype is a self-sufficient, prefab home designed to be easily assembled any...

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The Chamfer Home by S-Archetype is a self-sufficient, prefab home designed to be easily assembled any location—whether it be oceanside, on an urban plot, or somewhere in the distant woods.
http://www.theplaidzebra.com/prefab-concept-home-could-mean-an-affordable-100-off-grid-living-space

The whole design took about a year to build, with materials made from reclaimed wood, energy efficient lights, and...

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The whole design took about a year to build, with materials made from reclaimed wood, energy efficient lights, and plenty of windows for natural lighting.
http://www.theplaidzebra.com/a-texas-design-student-built-a-tiny-house-to-shelter-his-broke-student-ass-and-live-debt-free

Why pay for electricity, heat, and water when nature provides wind, rain, and solar energy for absolutely free?

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Why pay for electricity, heat, and water when nature provides wind, rain, and solar energy for absolutely free?
http://www.theplaidzebra.com/this-eco-conscious-community-built-earth-ships-never-had-to-pay-utility-bills-again