Working in the field, performing research, necessarily takes place in locations where standard urban services such as energy supply, water supply and sewage are not available. Many researchers need to perform their tasks for longer periods of time, and in locations where the weather is severe, making “tenting” or temporary lightweight accommodation unfeasible. The Orchid Off-Grid House provides a more sustainable and long-term solution for researchers to engage in their work. Relying on passive strategies and active systems, the home minimally impacts its environment, while providing a comfortable environment for its inhabitants.
