By Lloyd Alter, Source: Treehugger

When Slovenian prefabber RIKO and Philippe Starck introduced the PATH prefab last year I was somewhat critical, comparing it to another house and writing The Starck difference between two “green” prefabs:

This is the worst kind of green design; build a glass box, put a green roof on it and then throw money at gizmos.

Now Designboom shows the first built model and it raises the question, was I a bit harsh? Designboom notes that the company “maintains a commitment to ecologically conscious design, with potential integration of photovoltaic panels, wind turbines, rainwater collection, and heat pumps.” And indeed, when you look at the house it has retractable awnings to shade the glazing, a lush green roof with overhanging vines, and yes, there is a wind turbine on the roof. According to the PATH website:

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