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Green technology house on a platform rotating behind the sun

Revolve House is a mobile house on a rotating platform.
Revolve House – mobile house on a rotating platform.


As part of the SMUD Tiny House competition for the best mobile house with «green technologies» University team won Santa Clara University. The students presented a house with an area of ​​only 22 sq. meters. It is mounted on a platform that rotates with the sun, thus increasing the performance of rooftop solar panels.

A mobile home designed by students at Santa Clara University.
Mobile home designed by students at Santa Clara University.


In the house Revolve house on an area of ​​22 square meters there is a kitchen, living room / bedroom, shower room. The developers claim that the house can accommodate up to six people. Revolve House is built using SIP (Structural Insulation Panels).

Revolve House is a house with an area of ​​only 22 sq. meters.
Revolve House is a house with an area of ​​only 22 sq. meters.


The home is heated by an efficient HVAC device (heating, ventilation and air conditioning). Everything is regulated «smart» touch screen system. A rainwater purification system is also installed in the house for later use in everyday life..

Revolve House. Interior.
Revolve House. Interior.

Revolve House. A roof designed for recreation.
Revolve House. Recreational roof.


Solar panels on the roof provide the house with electricity. To improve the efficiency of solar panels, the house is mounted on a platform that rotates as the position of the sun changes..

Revolve House. Living room / bedroom.
Revolve House. Living room / bedroom.

Revolve House. Shower room.
Revolve House. Shower room.


The house is suitable for both ordinary people and disabled people. The width of the doorways allows a wheelchair to pass unimpeded. The shower room is also adapted for people with disabilities.

Revolve House. Front view.
Revolve House. Front view.


Romanian architects presented their vision of a house with “green technologies”. The main the advantage of the dwelling is the zero consumption of electricity from the outside and its remote control using a smartphone.

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