Kiliz

Kiliz is a fictional term used in speculative design and narrative world-building to denote a modular construction system and its associated philosophy. It does not correspond to any real-world standard or technology.

Kiliz units are prefabricated panels that interlock to form walls, roofs, and partitions. In this fictional framework, each panel measures about two meters by one meter by twenty centimeters and features a tongue-and-groove connector. Panels are described as a ceramic-foam composite with a lightweight polymer skin, with built-in insulation and optional solar skins. The system is designed for rapid assembly and reconfiguration, enabling structures to be expanded, reduced, or relocated with relative ease.

Origins and use in-world: Kiliz was conceived by architect Mira Sol in the utopian city of Nova Caris in the year 2123 as a response to housing shortages after climate-related disasters. The concept emphasizes modularity, material efficiency, and ease of relocation. In-universe standards allow panels to be combined into a variety of building forms, from compact homes to larger communal facilities, with emphasis on local manufacturing and adaptability to different climates.

Cultural presence: Kiliz has appeared in science fiction novels, tabletop role-playing games, and speculative design essays as an example of scalable, sustainable housing. Within these works, writers and designers discuss benefits such as rapid deployment and recyclability, as well as challenges including supply-chain resilience, long-term durability, and the need for agreed-upon standards.

See also modular architecture, prefabricated construction, world-building concepts.