Jetson Green - Sustainable Living Innovations

Wooden Skyscraper Wins the eVolo Skyscraper Competition

This year’s winner of the eVolo Skyscraper Competition is the so-called “Vernacular Versatility” skyscraper, which was designed by the US architect/designer Yong Ju Lee. The “Vernacular Versatility” skyscraper design was inspired by the traditional Korean house called Hanok, the defining characteristic of which is a wooden structure that is completely exposed, along with a tilted roof. The eVolo Skyscraper Completion has been held since 2006 and was established “to recognize outstanding ideas for vertical living through the novel use of technology, materials, programs, aesthetics, and spatial organizations.”
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By Christine Walsh|May 2nd, 2014|Modern architecture|1 Comment

Australian Modscape Prefab By The Sea at Point Leo

Combining exceptional contemporary design with superior functionality, this two-
story modular prefabricated home is a striking addition to the seaside township of
Point Leo in Victoria, Australia. (more…)

By Jetson Green|January 2nd, 2013|Design, Prefab|2 Comments

Sustainable and Portable Living in The Tricycle House

Imagine that you live in a country where you can’t own land or property and all of your housing options are temporary, if you have a home at all. You just might think this Tricycle House is your perfect solution to a dwelling conundrum.

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By Jetson Green|January 2nd, 2013|Energy Efficiency|5 Comments

SLI Prefab System for Modern Mid Rises

This is a prototype apartment unit built using what is likely the only fabrication system on the market that can be scaled to construct mid-rise buildings. The system is called Sustainable Living Innovations, or SLI, and it was developed during the downturn of the last few years under the leadership of CollinsWoerman and three other firms, McKinstry, Lydig Construction, and DCI Engineers.

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By Jetson Green|April 29th, 2011|Prefab, video|2 Comments