miHOME - small homes - concept only, 2012
In today's changing world, building smaller more sustainable homes is becoming increasingly important and popular. Using green technologies and smart construction, miHOME modern homes are ready for your future. Wood framing (a renewable resource) is still the most cost effective way to build homes. It can be even more economical if smart framing practices are built into the plans. The simpler the structure, the faster it can be built, and the fewer materials can be used. Its a win-win.
With this in mind, as you can see on these pages, you can build and live in a beautiful sustainable small home.
Fully customizable small home plans built with nature and economy in mind. Each home is built with the most logical and cost effective sustainable materials locally available to the project site.
Here are a few of the materials that may be used;
concrete with fly ash and/or recycled aggregate
engineered lumber
OSB sheathing
FSC Certified wood finishes
low or zero VOC paints and cabinet finishes
wood alternative baseboard (90% recycled)
metal cool roof
100% recycled rubber roof underlayment
thermally broken alum. or fiberglass windows
fiber cement siding with recycled content
fiberglass and FSC Certified wood doors
water-born stain and polished concrete floors
100% recycled moisture barrier
recycled cotton (old blue jeans) insulation
recycled gypsum drywall
70% recycled ceramic tile
engineered countertops with recycled content
reclaimed, FSC Cert, MDF or melamine cabinets
ground source heat pump for heating & cooling
ground source heat pump for hot water
gray-water capture for landscape irrigation
rain water harvesting
LED lighting throughout
photovoltaic for energy source