A New Approach
Structures that are part of nature, not apart from nature.
Passive solar homes, buildings, and greenhouses powered by integrated aquaponics and thermal technology.
About Dream Habitat
At Dream Habitat, we are dedicated to creating passive solar houses, buildings, and greenhouses that utilize our innovative integrated aquaponics and thermal technology. These structures produce a variety of plants, mushrooms, and seafood using locally-sourced materials and minimal environmental impact. Our mission is to build sustainable, self-sufficient communities that minimize stress on the planet.
Benefits vs. traditional passive solar design:
- Increased Energy Efficiency
- Sustainable Food Production
- Powered by Wind and Solar
- Novel O₂ / CO₂ Exchange
- Efficient Passive Heating and Cooling
- Water and Waste Recycling
- Air Purification
- Water Desalination
- Biologically-Rich Soil
Harmonizing Sustainability, Technology, and Agriculture
By bringing together sustainability, technology, and agriculture, we create a harmonious balance that benefits both the environment and the economy. Sustainable practices in agriculture, optimized by technology, can preserve our planet for future generations while driving economic growth.
Real Harvests
Fresh food harvested from our integrated aquaponics greenhouses, grown with sustainable technology.
Food Security & Sustainable Farming
Our technology provides a farm-to-table solution that can be customized for any climate or region, with a low environmental impact and diverse outputs. It's scalable — from small home gardens to large commercial farms — making food security and sustainable farming a reality for all.
FAQ
What is the size?+
The size of our systems can be customized to meet your specific needs and location.
Price / cost?+
Prices range from the tens to hundreds of thousands depending on the application.
How difficult is it to maintain the systems?+
Our systems are easy to maintain, with the fish loop being the most critical and requiring fishkeeping expertise.
How difficult is it to install myself?+
The difficulty of installation depends on your skills and the version of our technology used.
How reliable is the system?+
The system is highly reliable and robust due to redundancy.
Is repair maintenance difficult?+
The system requires very little maintenance and is not technologically complex.
How resilient is it to storms and other weather phenomena?+
The system is resilient to storms and other weather phenomena, although it can be reinforced for certain regions.
What building methods and materials do you use?+
We prefer green building materials, including rammed earth.
Can you do custom design?+
We offer full custom designs.
How much energy is required to run the greenhouse?+
A 200 square foot system operates on around 240 Watts.
Is this greenhouse off-grid?+
The system can be designed to run on solar and/or wind power.
Can I only grow plants and mushrooms but no fish?+
Plants can be grown hydroponically without fish.
How much produce can be produced?+
The system can produce 200,000 pounds of produce per acre, or 4.6 lbs per square foot.
How much fish can be produced for the standard size model?+
About 1 lb of fish per 10 gallons of fishpond water every 6 months.
How much mushrooms does the system produce?+
Approximately 10 lbs of mushrooms per square foot of mushroom growing area per week.
Is the system organic?+
The system is organic and does not use fertilizers when employing fish, which cannot handle fertilizers.
What fish and mushrooms are easiest to grow?+
Oyster mushrooms and local fish species are the easiest to grow for beginners.
How much clean drinking water can be produced from desalination?+
The desalination process can produce 1/2 to 3/4 lb of distilled water per day for every square foot of saltwater area under the glazing.
Can you do whole aquatic systems instead of just fish?+
Whole aquatic systems can be employed, but are more difficult to maintain.
Is there a preferred orientation?+
The system's glazing must be facing the sun for maximum efficiency.
Support Our Project
Background
In 2012, while scrolling through Facebook, the inventor came across an infographic depicting a simple aquaponics system. As an engineer, the inventor was inspired to build a fully air-powered version, placed it inside a passive solar greenhouse, and began patenting the core technical components. This marked the beginning of the Dream Habitat project.
Mushrooms
The shaded back of the greenhouse turned out to be the perfect environment for cultivating mushrooms. Regularly flooded with low-salinity pond water, they thrived while bacteria were suppressed. An evaporative cooling system maintains a humid, oxygenated mushroom chamber while releasing CO₂ into the plant chamber — a design now patented in the US and pending in 12 other countries and regions.
Houses
The inventor partnered with skilled architects to create houses and multi-story buildings featuring our patented CO₂/O₂ gas exchange design. We're working to protect the building and skyscraper patents globally.
Support Our Mission
We sell mini and larger greenhouse kits and offer botanical art. Your support helps advance sustainable agriculture on a global scale.