Have a dream of owning a home with no electric bills? Then it's time to know that the Axiom House, a 1,800-square-foot ultra-modern abode that creates all its own power through solar panels may soon be within the reach of everyone.
There are now around six hundred such homes already in existence across the U.S. The Fast Company hasn't taken it off commercially yet because it involves high-end architects and tons of money to build. This energy-friendly technology is comparatively affordable, costing a mere $220,000 (excluding land).
According to Realtor, the four-bedroom, two-bathroom Axiom House is created by Acre Designs and could save homeowners tons of utility cash over time. According to Fast Company, a typical $300,000 house will run on 11,000 pounds of coal, costing owners $1 million in utilities and other expenses in the course of over 30 years.
Axiom homes use 90% less energy than average. Although this is pre-fab, you can choose certain features, but the basic layout is the same, just like when you buy a car.
The bad news is, you can't buy one of these amazing homes just yet. Axiom's designers are currently catching up their first prototype on Indiegogo. The first one to go on sale will be in Kansas City. From there, the company is slated to rapidly expand to various cities, including Seattle, Portland, and throughout California, where most homes must meet net-zero energy standards in five years.
Tree Hugger said the Axiom House is being developed in Kansas City by Acre Designs. The first is headed by Architect Jennifer Dickson and Industrial Engineer Andrew Dickson. Together they are trying to turn a house into an industrial product that can be delivered in a shipping container anywhere in the country.
The 1,800 square feet home is designed to adapt to the life cycles of the occupants. The design is described as net zero energy, producing as much energy as it consumes.
