A vision for net zero living

Coming
2026

Introducing Triple Net Zero Homes

Project Cactus

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Where there is nothing, possibility takes root.

Cactus grows in the harshest deserts, turning emptiness into life.

With Project Cactus, we harness that same resilient spirit to achieve the seemingly impossible.

But the emptiness we face today extends far beyond deserts.

We’re caught in the middle of two enormous challenges: a housing crisis where more and more people struggle to find safe, affordable homes, and a climate emergency that’s putting our entire planet at risk. As costs soar and traditional building methods fall short, it’s clear that a new approach is desperately needed.

Housing Production

Annual deficit of net new homes constructed vs housing requirements.

25%
Regulatory Bottlenecks

Strict zoning laws, slow permitting, and other regulatory hurdles prevent or delay development, lowering the total number of homes built.

20%
Economic Pressures

Rising material and labor costs, plus high interest rates, drive up construction expenses and discourage new projects, reducing overall supply.

15%
Climate Disasters

Natural disasters intensified by climate change regularly destroy or damage housing, forcing people to relocate and increasing demand on existing stock.

15%
Conflict & Displacement

Warfare and instability frequently demolish housing infrastructure and create large waves of displaced persons, amplifying demand in safer regions

15%
Urban Migration

Rapid migration to cities places intense pressure on metropolitan housing markets, often leading to shortages and higher prices if supply does not keep pace.

10%
The 6 Contributing Factors of the Housing Shortfall
World Economic Forum, June 2022

We need to build 96,000 new homes every single day

just to keep pace with the 3 billion people who will require adequate shelter by 2030.

Our solution?

Build homes that stand on their own—each equipped with independent power, water, and waste management. Freed from conventional infrastructure, they can be constructed rapidly, cost‐effectively, and placed exactly where they’re needed most.

It’s not just a number. It’s a promise.
0
Wasted
Energy
0
Wasted
Water
0
Burden on
Our Planet

In a world where “nothing” can become everything,
Project Cactus promises you zero

Desert
Forest
Tropical
Mountain

With our advanced technology, ikkon zero is creating homes with speed, precision and adaptability.

Our energy autonomous homes mitigate the major challenges of housing independence.

  • Reduced Reliance on Infrastructure
  • Faster Deployment in Underserved Regions
  • Lower Long-Term Costs
  • Resilience to Climate and Disasters
  • Rapid Assembly and Scalability
  • Reduced Environmental Footprint

How we get to

View the specs
Rooms
1 Bed 1Bath
Size
520 Sq Ft

How we get to

PV Solar Cladding

Elevate your building’s exterior and generate clean energy all at once with Mitrex PV Solar Cladding Panels—the ultimate fusion of sustainability, durability, and modern design.

Solar Roof Panel

Our solar roof panels offer a powerful, efficient way to generate clean, renewable energy and drastically reduce overall operational costs.

Smart Fridge

Smart refrigerators in a smart-controlled home optimize cooling patterns and energy usage, helping you save on electricity costs while maintaining peak performance.

Trash Compactor

Our built in trash compactor significantly reduces the volume of waste, shrinking your carbon footprint and supporting a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

Food Waste Composter

Our countertop food waste composter transforms kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost, lowering your home's carbon footprint for contributing to a healthier planet.

Graywater Hydraloop Recycling

Hydraloop's concealed graywater recycling system discreetly transforms everyday water into a sustainable resource, maximizing water efficiency while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic.

Wind Turbine

Tumurly's Vortex Series Wind Turbine System harnesses the power of the wind with advanced efficiency, delivering reliable, clean energy that elevates your home's sustainability while seamlessly blending into modern design.

Rainwater Filtration System

Harness nature’s bounty with our residential rainwater harvesting system, which collects and purifies rainwater to reduce municipal usage, lower utility bills, and nurture a greener future.

Atmospheric Water Generator

Experience sustainable hydration at home with our residential atmospheric water generator, which extracts pure, fresh water directly from the air to reduce reliance on municipal supplies and foster an eco-friendly lifestyle.

Energy Storage System

Empower your home with sonnen USA's energy storage system, which seamlessly stores renewable energy to optimize efficiency, boost resilience, and deliver reliable, eco-friendly power around the clock.

Smart Electrical Panel

Elevate your home's efficiency with our Smart Electric Panel, seamlessly integrating with automation systems to optimize energy distribution, reduce utility costs, and enhance overall performance.

Rainwater Collection Tank

Optimize your home's sustainability with our rainwater collection tank, which efficiently captures and stores natural rainfall to power your irrigation system, significantly reducing water costs and promoting an eco-friendly landscape.

Geothermal Heat Pump

Our geothermal heat pump by Geo Smart Energy taps into the earth’s constant temperature by circulating a fluid through underground loops to absorb heat in winter and expel it in summer, ensuring efficient climate control. This reliable system not only cuts energy costs but also delivers eco-friendly, year-round comfort for your home.

EV Charging

Experience unmatched convenience and efficiency with in-home EV charging that delivers rapid, integrated power to keep your electric vehicle ready for the road while simplifying your daily routine.

Energy Recovery Ventilator

Our Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV) manage the humidity in the air being pulled into the home. In winter it transfers humidity from the air extracted from the house, maintaining humidity levels. In summer moisture is pulled out from incoming air, reducing the work of our HVAC systems.

Energy Autonomous Living Community

Reserve for $zero

Transforming Community Development with Triple Net Zero Technology

ikkon zero’s triple net zero technology seamlessly integrates self-sufficient energy, water, and waste systems, helping developers overcome entitlement and infrastructure challenges. This breakthrough paves the way for sustainable, resilient communities that lower long-term costs and redefine modern living.

DataMiner’s AI automates every step to make net zero living effortless

Save up to $3,480 annually on energy, water, and waste in Los Angeles
Actual savings depend on occupant habits. These ballpark figures illustrate the substantial long-term cost benefits of a zero home compared to traditional home.
$2.47
per day
$12.03
per day
Daily Costs

How zero saves you money in Los Angeles

Using AI and predictive analytics to optimize mechanical systems, we cut energy waste, lower costs, and save homeowners thousands annually — all while maintaining a net-zero environment.

Energy

Annual Savings

$2,040 – $2,640

  • Highly efficient envelope reduces heating & cooling demand by ~80–90%
  • Solar PV offsets most or all grid consumption.

Water

Annual Savings

$600 – $660

  • Efficient fixtures (low-flow toilets,
    aerated faucets, etc.).
  • Greywater reuse and onsite rainwater harvesting.
  • Much lower outdoor irrigation demand due to native landscaping.

Waste

Annual Savings

$120 – $300

  • Emphasis on composting, recycling, and minimal landfill trash.
  • With less trash household waste is reduced substantially.
Data from U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) State Energy Data System for California and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Ready to reach net zero living?

Key Strategic Alliance Partners

Using AI to constantly monitor our buildings performance, with a seamless user interface that automates intelligent decisions to maximize efficiency across our entire range of in-home products.

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sonnen’s intelligent battery solutions store and manage energy to power our homes in the cleanest, most efficient way — with or without solar, plus the intelligence to maximize clean energy benefits.

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Turning water into water again. the Hydraloop Concealed recycles your shower water, so you can use it again for your toilets, and optionally your washing machine – reducing your tap water use by 25-45%

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With a wide range of architectural solar products, the Mitrex Solar facade provides power by harnessing the power of the sun. But the magic lies in the customizable facing– a canvas where any pattern or color can come to life.

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Our geothermal heat pump by Geo Smart Energy taps into the earth’s constant temperature by circulating a fluid through underground loops to absorb heat in winter and expel it in summer, ensuring efficient climate control. Our system cuts energy costs and delivers year-round comfort for your home.

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DataMiner

Using AI to constantly monitor our buildings performance, with a seamless user interface that automates intelligent decisions to maximize efficiency across our entire range of in-home products.

Sonnen

Sonnen’s intelligent battery solutions store and manage energy to power our homes in the cleanest, most efficient way — with or without solar, plus the intelligence to maximize clean energy benefits.

Hydraloop

Turning water into water again. the Hydraloop Concealed recycles your shower water, so you can use it again for your toilets, and optionally your washing machine – reducing your tap water use by 25-45%

Mitrex

With a wide range of architectural solar products, the Mitrex Solar facade provides power by harnessing the power of the sun. But the magic lies in the customizable facing– a canvas where any pattern or color can come to life.

Geosmart

Our geothermal heat pump by Geo Smart Energy taps into the earth’s constant temperature by circulating a fluid through underground loops to absorb heat in winter and expel it in summer, ensuring efficient climate control. Our system cuts energy costs and delivers year-round comfort for your home.

National Research Council of Canada

Industrial Research Program Assistance Program (NRC IRAP)

We are proud of our partnership with the National Research Council of Canada’s Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP), a relationship that fuels our mission to revolutionize net-zero technologies through innovative modular solutions.

This collaboration underscores our commitment to sustainable development and forward-thinking solutions. We are also honored to join Eureka, the world’s largest network for industrial R&D, where we collaborate globally to drive technological advancements and make a meaningful impact..

The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) is Canada's leading innovation assistance program for small and medium-sized businesses. For 78 years, they’ve supported and celebrated Canada’s brightest, most creative minds.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Project Cactus and what is its primary goal?
Project Cactus is an initiative focused on developing the Ikkon Zero, a triple net zero modular home. Its primary goal is to offer a sustainable and self-sufficient living solution, particularly for challenging environments and to address the growing need for autonomous housing in the face of increasing natural disasters and displacement. The aim is to achieve "Zero" impact in key areas like starvation, poverty, homelessness, wasted energy, wasted water, and burden on the planet.
What does "triple net zero" mean in the context of the Ikkon Zero modular home?
Triple net zero signifies that the Ikkon Zero is designed to produce as much energy as it consumes (net zero energy), use no more water than it collects and recycles (net zero water), and generate zero carbon emissions (net zero carbon). This is achieved through a combination of technologies such as photovoltaic solar cladding and roof panels, a geothermal heat pump system, an energy storage system, a water recycling and rainwater harvesting system, and an atmospheric water generator.
For what types of situations or environments is the Ikkon Zero designed?
The Ikkon Zero is engineered for deployment in the most challenging and remote environments, including deserts, islands, forests, and mountains. Its rapid deployability and off-grid capabilities without compromise make it suitable for areas lacking traditional infrastructure and for providing immediate housing solutions in response to natural disasters and population displacement.
How does the Ikkon Zero achieve off-grid independence?
The Ikkon Zero achieves off-grid independence through its integrated suite of technologies. Solar panels generate electricity, which is stored in an energy storage system. A geothermal heat pump manages heating and cooling efficiently. Water is sourced through rainwater harvesting and an atmospheric water generator, with a water recycling system minimizing waste. Smart home controls and an AI energy management system optimize resource usage autonomously.
What are the key technological components that enable the Ikkon Zero to be triple net zero?

Key technological components include:

  • Photovoltaic solar cladding and roof panels: To generate renewable energy.
  • Geothermal heat pump system: For efficient heating and cooling.
  • Energy storage system: To store generated solar energy for later use.
  • Water recycling and rainwater harvesting system: To conserve and reuse water resources.
  • Atmospheric water generator: To create potable water from the air.
  • Smart home controls: To allow users to manage and monitor home systems.
  • AI energy management system: To continuously monitor and optimize energy efficiency.
  • EV charging station: For sustainable transportation.
What problem is Project Cactus and the Ikkon Zero attempting to solve?
Project Cactus aims to address the increasing global challenges posed by natural disasters, rising construction costs, bureaucratic delays in obtaining permits, and a general lack of adequate and timely housing solutions for displaced populations. It seeks to offer a rapidly deployable, self-sufficient housing alternative that can mitigate the long recovery times and instability faced by those who lose their homes.