Sleeping Unit
253 SF
LIVING
BATH
BATH
LIVING
Dwelling Unit
326 SF
WALKWAY
KITCHEN
WALKWAY
P+P
P+P
1 Resident
Single Bed
1-2 Residents
Double Bed
2 Residents
Roommates
Parent/Child
2 Single Beds
2-3 Residents
Roommates
Parent/Child
1 or 2 Bunk Beds
The ImHomeToo Micro Studio is designed to house people experiencing homelessness rapidly, long term, at less cost, with dignity.
Site: The Micro Studio is designed for many configurations to maximize the number of residents on a site. Individual, duplexes, coupled, coupled and stacked are all possible with the Micro Studio to get more people housed in a more permanent living situation.
Bathrooms: Micro Studios include fully accessible Bathrooms to give residents dignity, as well as eliminate challenging to manage, costly common bathrooms.
Permanence: Micro Studios can be a long term solution for housing. They are high quality, durable, code compliant for multi-family dwellings.
The fully accessible 245 SF Micro Studio is 10’ x 32’-6”, designed for ease of transport from factory to site.
A 326 SF Micro Studio
(10’ x 40’) is available with a
full Kitchen.
The Living Room includes space for one or two beds and casework, as well as a desk and chair. The accessible Bath includes a walk-in shower, WC and lavatory. A plug and play
(P+P) closet provides space for water heater and hookups/chases for utilities, streamlining on-site utility connections. The Walkway is for circulation and outdoor access for units. A large front window and window in the bath provide natural light and ventilation, while still giving privacy to the residents.
OCCUPANTS
The ImHomeToo Micro Studio is sized to accommodate many occupant groupings, from singles, to two roommates, to couples, to parent and child.
The goal of the Micro Studio is to maximize people housed, attract people to this living arrangement, and set the stage for a successful, healthy home for residents.
SUSTAINABILITY
The ImHomeToo Micro Studio is designed to reduce energy use, water use, waste and a project's carbon footprint. The all-electric Micro Studio base model is a contributing part of a LEED project.
Features to allow for a net zero/off-grid project are available. These include: solar arrays/hot water systems for energy generation and conservation, rain water and gray water storage and reuse for water conservation, in addition to the base unit energy efficient features.
Roof Plans showing various sustainability options. The Micro Studio has options that can make the unit off-grid if desired.
Off-Grid Electrical Solar Panels
Rain Water Capture, Reuse
Grey Water Capture, Reuse
Rain Water Tank
Solar Panels
Rain Water Tank
Gray Water Tank
Solar Panels
Solar Panels
SUPPORT MODULES
The ImHomeToo Micro Studio is designed to minimize site work by having all project support structures built in-factory. In addition to the Micro Studio modules, Modules are available for stairs, kitchen/laundry, refuse/maintenance/storage, and bike parking. Minimizing site work will reduce project time and site construction cost, reducing unit cost, and getting more people housed rapidly.
Stairs
373 SF
Refuse/Maintenance
636 SF
Dining/Kitchen
Laundry
636 SF
Bikes
636 SF
MAINT
10 BIKES
TRASH/RECYCLE
LAUN.
KITCHEN
SITING
Micro Studios can be installed on pads for temporary one story installations, or concrete foundations or piers for permanent installations.
Units can be coupled together in groupings greater than duplexes and be compliant with applicable codes.
POTENTIAL SITE PLANS 1 & 2
on 50' x 100' lots.
SITE PLAN 1
Individual Micro Studios separated from each other.
Unit Count: 6
Bed Count: 6 – 12
SITE PLAN 2
Duplex Micro Studios
separated from each other.
Unit Count: 6
Bed Count: 6 – 12
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ImHomeToo Micro Studio projects of two and three stories significantly increase the number of residents possible on a site. Decks with railings are part of the modular Micro Studios. Stairs are built in-factory to minimize site construction and reduce unit cost.
To the left is a 3 story Micro Studio configuration - see Site Plan 4 below for plan and unit count.
POTENTIAL SITE PLANS 3 & 4
on 50' x 100' lots
SITE PLAN 3
Connected Micro Studios
Unit Count: 8
Bed Count: 8 - 16
SITE PLAN 4
Connected and Stacked Micro Studios - 3 Floors
Unit Count: 6 x 3 = 18
Bed Count: 18 - 36
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POTENTIAL SITE PLAN 5
on 100' x 100' lot
SITE PLAN 5
Connected and Stacked Micro Studios - 3 Floors
Unit Count: 14 x 3 = 42
Bed Count: 42 - 84
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ISOMETRIC showing the interior of the Micro Studio.
MANUFACTURING ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
A standardized factory-built modular unit will reduce unit cost, while still giving options to customize Micro Studios.
The Micro Studio is a series of 9 major components that are designed to maximize structural and systems efficiencies and economies. The components (walls, floor, roof/ceiling) are assembled flat and then connected together in the factory environment.
Factory installed exterior skins and roofs are included to further reduce on-site construction work. These factors contribute to faster site installations and reduced project costs.
UNIVERSAL DESIGN
The Micro Studio is a universal sleeping unit and emergency sleeping cabin designed to comply with building codes in the states of California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii and all other US States. Compliance includes accessibility, energy, interior space, structural, MEP systems, fire, and other regulations for housing projects up to three stories.
Residential codes are applicable for one story single and duplex arrangements.
For accessibility, all Micro Studios are compliant with Type A/mobility residential units, Type B/adaptable units, and communication units.
The ImHomeToo Micro Studio is designed with the well-being of the residents in mind. Our living spaces are designed to help heal, reduce isolation, and help make residents feel a part of a community.
Natural light, soft lighting, color, and ventilation all contribute to a space becoming more than just a dwelling unit, it starts to become a home. We want residents to say: 'I'm home too!'