Architecture grad makes affordable prefab homes from Hawaii's invasive trees

University of Hawaii architect graduate Joey Valenti has designed prefabricated and low-cost housing units made entirely from invasive albizia trees on the island of Oahu.The prefab Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) – a type of small residence typically built in backgardens – form part of Valenti's greater Albizia Project, which spawned from his seventh-year dissertation.
The initiative aims to address Honolulu's affordable housing shortage, while restoring native forests. Like other isl