The company said that the ‘Eco House’ will be marketed as a kit that can be adjusted in design as to the region and the requirements needed for that area, through different retail centers.
The company added that the Eco House will be introduced and constructed in Mexico using a high mixture of Pozzolan, a natural volcanic material that is green friendly.
Another design feature offered will be the use of a gray water recycling system, allowing homeowners to save up to 50% of the utilized water, solar water heaters, solar panels, tubular skylights, and rainwater utilization gutters.
The Eco House design will be presented to the Mexican housing authorities of the northern region, as a new alternative for affordable and sustainable housing throughout Mexico and other developing regions worldwide. Projected growth of households in newly developing nations may rise as much as 21 million new housing units per year through the year 2020.
The Mexican government is mandating that by 2020, 50% of the houses are to be built under green standards. The company believes that the ‘Incablock Construction System’ along with the Eco House, will offer a choice to those who want to build using green standards.
According to the company, the structural testing is underway to incorporate a Caribbean design in which the company believes will be stronger than stick construction. Block construction is considered to be more stable in high winds, more fire resistant, and termite free. This kit may be available in the near future for such badly needed locations as Haiti.
