Innovative trailer house ASOBOX offers mobile sustainable living solution

Green Energy & Company has introduced a new trailer house model, ASOBOX, aimed at providing alternative living options while tackling challenges in Japan’s energy and disaster preparedness. The trailer house, which features a standard solar power generation system, is aimed at appealing to communities and organizations looking for versatile housing solutions.

ASOBOX can serve as temporary housing during natural disasters, such as earthquakes and typhoons, and as a mobile base for reconstruction support. The model is equipped with a solar power generation system as a standard feature for most models, enabling it to operate off-grid. However, customers can further customize the trailer to meet specific needs, such as adding battery storage, a circulating water system, and an environmentally conscious toilet.

ASOBOX can also be adapted for various purposes, including as a retail space, office, or temporary lodging. For businesses, the trailer house offers a tax advantage. It is exempt from real estate acquisition and property taxes and has a shorter depreciation period compared to conventional properties.

By standardizing materials and construction plans, and leveraging big data to optimize land prices and reduce operational costs, Green Energy & Company aims to create a new standard in affordable, sustainable housing. The firm has also digitized its operations and expanded its reach nationwide through a network of 40 franchise stores, further reducing costs through collective material purchasing.

ASOBOX could even have an international appeal as more communities around the world face energy insecurity and climate-related challenges, and Green Energy & Company aims to expand its model and encourage new ways to think about sustainable living.