ABSTRACT
The ZEDpod is an affordable starter home using air rights over existing parking lots, so incurring no direct cost for land. This is what makes them different, and enables them to cut the knot of unaffordable housing. The ZEDpod is a small, low-cost energy-efficient home intended for young professionals, singles or couples wishing to get on to the property ladder or seeking genuinely affordable rental housing. The interlocking array of solar panels provides the roof surface and covers the access decks, a cost that would more than pay back the initial investment. A roof-light window gives direct light and ventilation to the bedroom. A generous wraparound desk makes a good home office space, which looks down on the living room, suitable for students or anyone else wishing to work at home. All landowners want to maximise the value of their land.
