2008 will be a great year for the miniHome! It has been selected to participate in the Milan Triennale in October 2008.
Although, technically, the miniHome is a recreational vehicle (it is on wheels), it is designed to work as a permanent, comfortable vacation retreat.
Designed by Canadian architect Andy Thomson, the miniHome produces all the energy required for its onboard electrical loads by solar panels (located on a pivoting aluminum canopy over the front door) and an optional 400Watt wind turbine can help with more intense usage. There is also an onboard propane system for space heating, hot water, cooking and refrigeration.
The studio has set out a very exclusive set of criteria for their manufacturer: no vinyl, no formaldehyde, no toxic adhesives or finishes, all water-based, or plant oil-based finishes, no CFC’s or HCFC’s, all woods to be certified from sustainable sources (FSC certification), high natural ventilation rate (windows open), constant fresh air supply (windows closed) via heat-recovery-ventilator, durability and low-maintenance.
Altius Architecture + Sustain Design Studio
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