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THE STUDIO

Unparalleled Design

Designed to be like nothing else: a home that unfolds to reveal a fully-functional, modern, and efficient space.

Unbeatable Convenience

Built off-site and delivered to your location, anywhere, in about eight weeks.

Built to code for any climate, and straightforward to obtain permitting approval.

TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS

State of the Art is Just the Beginning

UTILITY CORRIDOR

All SEED Homes are designed around a central utility corridor. The corridor is made out of a solid steel skid; a similar structure that has been successfully used in the oil and gas industry for decades.

All of the heavy appliances, HVAC equipment, kitchen, and bathrooms are aligned along and within this single corridor.

SEED’s approach to design keeps the weight of the home centralized and arranged along a length-wise configuration of the home. This allows the rest of the home’s structure and walls to unfold (or attach) to the central corridor, thereby maximizing usable interior space.

Decibel Reduction

SHIPPING

Each SEED Home is intermodal shipping compliant.

This means that the home is built off-site, using steel walls that fold, and it can be shipped directly to location via truck, train, or ship as required.

And each SEED Home is within oversized load constraints thereby minimizing shipping costs.

Intermodal

COMPLIANT

INTERIOR SOUND TRANSMISSION

Having a quiet home where sound transmission from room to room is minimized, is designed into every SEED Home. All SEED Homes feature a minimum of 35 sound transmission coefficient (STC) between walls and rooms. This means that at least 35 decibels are reduced from any sound that travels between rooms. The result? A very quiet and tranquil home.

Decibel Reduction

EFFICIENCY

Because of the way a SEED Home is designed and manufactured, independent energy model analyses indicate significant energy consumption savings in comparison to reference building models.

30% Minimum Energy Savings*

*The residential building's proposed design was evaluated for energy compliance and savings using the NECB-2017 Part 8 Performance Path. Both the proposed and NECB-2017 reference energy models were created, incorporating all building systems. A comparison of the overall annual energy consumption for both models was conducted to verify the performance of the proposed building design.

SUITABLE FOR ANY CLIMATE

A SEED Home is suitable for any climate on earth.

All SEED Homes use spray foam insulation in the walls and ceiling - and R-values can vary depending on climatic conditions where the home will be placed.

Installing high R-value insulation such as closed-cell spray foam means better thermal insulation. High R-value insulation reduces energy consumption in a SEED Home significantly, thereby saving money on energy bills, and keeping occupants comfortable throughout the year.

HVAC

SEED Homes feature state of the art HVAC systems. An example is the revolutionary iFlow system, paired with mid-velocity ducting throughout the home. Mid-velocity ducting is a cutting-edge solution for air distribution, offering ultra-quiet operation and excellent performance. The iFlow HVAC system sets a new standard for energy efficiency. Drawing only 6 amps (7.2 amps when controlling a pump), it consumes nearly half the power of the industry average of 12 amps. This means significant savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance.

Adjustable Fan Speed

The iFlow allows fine-tuning in 1% increments, offering a fully personalized heating or cooling experience.

Heat Pump Compatible

The iFlow is designed to integrate with modern heat pumps, providing reliable heating even in extreme temperatures. iFlow’s cold climate heat pumps operate as low as -22°F/-30°C with noise levels at very quiet 54 dBa.

Smart Mode

Forget traditional thermostats—iFlow's Smart Mode maintains a consistent fan speed to monitor and adjust your home's temperature with unparalleled accuracy.

STEEL

SEED Homes are made using a selection of highly resilient materials. The home’s main structural elements, including the walls, roof, and interior skeletal structure, are made entirely of steel.

Strong

High quality

Non-combustible

Resilient

Long-lasting

MAGNESIUM CEMENT

SEED Homes uses magnesium (MgO) cement technology throughout each home. This material uses advanced science to deliver high-performance results and unmatched durability.

Magnesium cement replaces traditional sheathing products such as plywood, OSB, or drywall with a fire, mold, and water-resistant solution, and boasts increased structural capacities, enhancing the overall longevity of every SEED Home.