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NODE's prototype exemplifies the potential for environmentally friendly housing. These homes are designed to be carbon negative, producing more renewable energy than they consume. The materials chosen emphasize sustainability—recycled denim insulation replaces fiberglass, eco-friendly rigid foam wraps the exterior, and insulating materials surpass code requirements by about 30%.
Bec Chapin, collaborating with NODE, emphasizes the importance of making sustainable homes affordable. Since construction costs have risen, the company's focus is on reducing expenses through efficient, prefabricated design, making eco-friendly living accessible to a broader population.