
Italy-based ZEPHIR-Passivhaus unveils Biosphera 2.0, a prefabricated home that can produce as much energy as it consumes, thanks to rooftop solar panels. This 25-square-meter living space features all you need to live comfortably, including a bedroom, bathroom, living area, kitchenette, and even a small outdoor deck. There’s also plenty of LEDs and PEFC-certified timber construction to keep energy usage low. Continue reading for more pictures and information.






“Thanks to its passive house design and effective insulation, the Biosphera 2.0 can adapt to a variety of environmental conditions, such as urban pollution, and temperatures from -21 degrees Celsius (-5.8 Fahrenheit) in winter to 39 degrees Celsius (102.2 Fahrenheit) in summer. The interior air temperatures fluctuate between a comfortable 21 to 25 degrees Celsius (69.8 to 77 Fahrenheit) year-round without need for an external heating or cooling network,” reports Inhabitat.