Urban gardening refers to the cultivation of food and plants in urban environments. This trend is taking place on balconies, roof terraces, in community gardens or in special cultivation systems within houses. Urban gardening contributes to self-sufficiency, promotes sustainable nutrition and creates green oases in urban areas.
Environmentally friendly materials are building materials that are obtained, produced and disposed of sustainably. They have a lower environmental impact and contribute to healthier living environments. Examples include recycled materials, FSC-certified wood and natural insulation materials such as hemp or cellulose. The use of such materials in tiny houses and modular houses promotes sustainable construction [...]
Microclimate refers to the climatic conditions in a small, specific area, such as within a tiny house or modular home. These conditions can be influenced by factors such as ventilation, insulation and sunlight. A well-planned microclimate can significantly increase living comfort and reduce energy consumption.
Multifunctionality describes the ability of an object or space to fulfill multiple functions. This is particularly important in tiny houses and modular houses, as limited space often requires innovative solutions. Examples of this include furniture that serves as storage and sleeping space, or rooms that can be rearranged as needed.
Material efficiency refers to the optimal use of building materials to minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. This includes choosing durable, reusable and recyclable materials. Material efficiency reduces the ecological footprint of a construction project. Tiny houses and modular houses benefit from careful material selection, which increases the sustainability and longevity of the construction. [...]
A zero-energy house is a building that produces as much energy as it uses throughout the year. This is achieved through a combination of energy efficient design and renewable energy sources such as solar energy. Zero-energy homes are particularly attractive to environmentally conscious people as they minimize the ecological footprint and contribute to a sustainable [...]
A ventilation system ensures the continuous exchange of indoor and outdoor air to ensure good air quality and a pleasant indoor climate in tiny houses and modular houses. It helps remove pollutants, allergens and excess moisture, which prevents mold growth and other moisture problems. Modern ventilation systems, such as controlled living space ventilation (KWL) and [...]
An air source heat pump is a heating system that absorbs heat from the outside air and transfers it to the interior of a building. It can also be used as a cooling system. Air source heat pumps offer an energy-efficient way to heat and cool modular homes.
Lightweight construction is a construction method that uses materials that are as light as possible to reduce the weight of the structure. This can make transport and installation of tiny houses and modular homes easier. Lightweight construction can reduce transportation and assembly costs and is well suited to modular construction methods. It makes it possible [...]
Certified sustainability refers to the recognition and confirmation that a construction project meets certain ecological and environmentally friendly standards. This can be done through certificates such as: B. the passive house certificate or a DGNB or LEED certificate. Certified sustainability guarantees that a tiny house or modular house was built in an environmentally friendly manner, [...]