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The goal for these two gentlemen is to encourage people to spend more time outside , and to do so , Alexander has designed the homes to maximize storage space so that the majority of the living space is encapsulated by windows . When asked about his favourite feature of the home , Chris expresses that it ’ s the terrace and garden furniture – the latter being exceptionally water resistant and ideal for the English weather . “ I think what Alex is highlighting with these homes is that 15 years ago , you wouldn ’ t have been able to live so comfortably in a smaller space , but with technology , our need for space has shrunk . I can sit with my laptop on a small table , plug in my earphones and I ’ m sorted to get work done . I don ’ t need a huge office with filing cabinets as you would have needed previously . Alex has done so well to compact the space comfortably without losing its functionality ,” Chris discusses .
Not only are these modular homes ticking the design and build boxes , but they are also a feasible solution to one of the most pressing issues taking root across the globe : affordable housing . Currently , plans to build a HOMErs plant in Slovakia are well underway , and Alexander ’ s hope is that the new site will increase the production of the homes to meet the growing global demand . Furthermore , the company is also hosting a crowd-funding initiative to raise money for automation capabilities in the new facility . “ We want to scale the business ,” expresses Alexander . “ Our plan is to install plants in as many countries as possible , and trigger growth in this sector .”
Chris adds : “ We can also increase the size of the homes , and accommodate a range of income brackets as well . If governments need a high-quality , affordable solution that is also budget friendly , we can respond to that . You could also very easily have homes like mine scattered around a golf course for example for the more luxury products .”
Future plans
Alexander is also an eco-warrior , and is determined to have the homes achieve netzero . With reduced energy consumption and costs , a HOMErs house offers a complete solution for the end-user , produced and transported with greater efficiency than traditional homes , and can be easily connected to all essential utilities . Currently , the business is working on creating an ecofriendly version that operates independently from the household mains . This version will include an integrated solar panel and a battery-based energy system to achieve netzero carbon living .
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