Autonomous. Sustainable. Utilitarian. Energy efficient. Economical. Environmentally responsible. Initially envisioned as a response to the common FEMA trailers used for relief after Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, the ASU E³ House is a prototypical dwelling designed and constructed for use in remote or disaster relief situations where electricity and access to public sanitation are unavailable. Unlike most compact and transportable shelters, the Autonomous House is self-sufficient, adaptable to a variety of environmental, contextual and cultural situations. Using a hybridization of modular and local construction techniques to create an energy-efficient envelope, it serves as a high performance, independent machine for living that can accommodate up to five occupants.