With the increasing threat of climate change, the need for sustainable housing solutions is more important than ever before. However, the current housing crisis makes it difficult to provide safe and affordable homes for everyone. BillionBricks, a climate-tech venture is addressing this challenge by developing innovative housing solutions that are not only environmentally friendly but also accessible to low-income families. By combining their expertise in design, technology, and social enterprise, BillionBricks is working towards creating a better future for everyone.

BillionBricks makes net zero homes. These are houses that produce as much energy as they consume over a year. They are designed to be highly energy-efficient, using renewable energy sources such as solar panels or wind turbines to generate the energy they need. Net-zero homes typically use a combination of energy-efficient design features and renewable energy systems to achieve their goal of producing as much energy as they consume. This means that net-zero homes have a significantly lower carbon footprint than traditional homes, making them an important part of efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change. The work that BillionBricks does helps protect the planet.

BillionBrick’s Net Zero Homes Environmental Benefits

According to the report of the United Nations, over 1.8 billion people currently lack access to affordable and adequate housing. This crisis is expected to worsen, with over three billion people in need by 2050. 

BillionBricks’ net zero modular homes have significant environmental benefits. These homes are designed to use very little energy, meaning they generate minimal greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change. By building net zero homes, BillionBricks is helping to reduce the energy demand of buildings and decrease carbon emissions.

If the current demand for 1.8 billion people would be met with BillionBricks’ community model, they will have a generation capacity of 3.57TWp. This is equivalent to 50% of electricity production in the world. This could offset 4.60% of global carbon emissions. 

With BillionBricks net zero homes, we can reduce demand on landfill by 910t. Likewise, we can reduce the demand on local water systems by 178,740 kL.

BillionBrick’s Net Zero Homes Economic Benefits

BillionBricks’ net-zero homes offer a range of economic benefits. Firstly, these homes are highly energy-efficient. By using renewable energy sources such as solar panels, homeowners can generate their own electricity and reduce their dependence on expensive and polluting fossil fuels. In addition, net-zero homes are designed to be highly durable and low-maintenance, which can reduce the long-term costs associated with home ownership. These homes also tend to have a higher resale value than traditional homes.

In addition, Billionbricks net zero homes become utility-scale solar farms and the surplus energy is used to offset the homeowners’ mortgages. Because these homes are made in local factories, It creates job opportunities for people and uses 70% locally sourced materials. 

Through our innovative business model for affordable housing, BillionBricks builds homes that are high-quality and at least 20% cheaper, using solar and renewable energy to attract financing. Furthermore, homeowners will see a 13% increase in their incomes the day they move into their houses. 

Finally, by reducing carbon emissions, net-zero homes can help to mitigate the economic costs of climate change. For one 1,655-home project, BillionBricks can reduce 7,848 tons of CO2 a year. Our first net-zero community covers 16 ha, 1,600 homes, and has a 13 MW electricity generation capacity. Considering C02 emissions prevented, we are saving 486 ha of land. More importantly, it would add extra cash worth US$4.75 Trillion to the hands of low-income families.

Importance of BillionBricks Net Zero Homes

BillionBricks provides sustainable housing solutions. Our net-zero homes are important in terms of both the economy and the environment.

Economically, the construction and maintenance of net-zero homes can create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the construction and renewable energy industries. Through BillionBricks’ business model, homeowners get a net-zero self-financing home, providing financial security and economic opportunities. Additionally, the design and construction of these homes can incorporate locally sourced materials and labor, supporting local economies.

From an environmental standpoint, net-zero homes are designed to produce as much energy as they consume, resulting in a significantly lower carbon footprint. This reduces greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change, and helps to conserve natural resources. The use of renewable energy sources also reduces dependence on non-renewable sources.

You can email us at hello@billionbricks.org to know more about our projects.

Sources:

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2. BillionBricks. (n.d.). Net Zero Community. Retrieved from https://billionbricks.org/net-zero-community

3. World Green Building Council. (2019). Advancing Net Zero Whole Life Carbon. Retrieved from https://worldgbc.org/advancing-net-zero/advancing-net-zero-whole-life-carbon/

4. United Nations. (n.d.). Affordable Housing. Retrieved from https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/10/affordable-housing-key-for-development-and-social-equality-un-says-on-world-habitat-day/