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HomY : life-changing home plans

Sustainable-living house ePlans, permit and construction-ready, anywhere in the world

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HomY : life-changing home plans

HomY : life-changing home plans

HomY : life-changing home plans

HomY : life-changing home plans

HomY : life-changing home plans

Sustainable-living house ePlans, permit and construction-ready, anywhere in the world

Sustainable-living house ePlans, permit and construction-ready, anywhere in the world

Sustainable-living house ePlans, permit and construction-ready, anywhere in the world

Sustainable-living house ePlans, permit and construction-ready, anywhere in the world

Jean-Michel Gillet
Jean-Michel Gillet
Jean-Michel Gillet
Jean-Michel Gillet
1 Campaign |
Phoenix, United States
$1,290 USD 5 backers
5% of $25,000 Fixed Goal Fixed Goal
Overview
We've designed a modern, comfortable home that is environmentally and economically sustainable. HomY is a house that grows with your family. We reinvented the kitchen to bring home-grown produce directly from the greenhouse to your table. We've created a place that allows living in harmony not only with nature, but your nature. Buy HomY to fully enjoy this new concept or invest in the greenhouse-upgrade for your existing home. Start producing rather than consuming! Read more in the Story!

Everything started in a kitchen

Denise & Jean-Michel - an American mom and a Swiss architect - moved to Arizona. Our first concerns were how to find fresh, healthy food and how to get our children to participate more in our household activities. Gardening seemed to be the logical answer. Our question was, how do we make it easier, more productive, and beautiful?

HomY is the result. By connecting a greenhouse to a kid-friendly kitchen it is simple to control the produce quality and be involved in delivering living food from the ground to the table.

The benefits of the HomY ePlans don't only extend to energizing your body or teaching your children. HomY gives you a good, abundant life. 

 

Why does a good life begin with a new plan?

You won't find this kind of house on the market,  you must build it.

But don't think you're stuck with cookie-cutter blueprints. The HomY ePlans are electronic files that you can customize for any family or budget. Designed in feet or meters, sent anywhere with no charge.

We planned the chassis so that you can easily change the front facade, add more living space, and upgrade with many modern options.  The HomY ePlans can be implemented in stages to accommodate your needs and current budget. Or go big and fast.

HomY is also ready to go off-grid!

This is a new way to live and you need a plan to make it functional, uplifting and beautiful!

 

Reduce your footprint, fatten your wallet

With HomY, you'll be able to do more than produce energy for your family, house and electric car! Discover the advantages of reducing your environmental footprint. For those who are already green/sustainably-minded, this innovative plan offers something you've never seen before.

It's time to take the first step, this is the new plan. 

Numbers speak better than words...

It’s your most secure investment for the future: save money, promote good health, provide financial security, fortify against disasters, educate and enjoy your family.

And have time to think, therefore to be, and to be part of your own revolution.

 

More about HomY plans.

This innovative set of ready-to-build house plans will reflect your nature and your passions. All of the following functions, included in the plans, can be optional if they do not fit your vision.

  • about 800 to 2250 sqft / 80 m2  to 225 m2
  • 1 to 3 bathrooms
  • 1 to 6 bedrooms
  • + the greenhouse serves as additional multi-purpose living space

First, the greenhouse which is the heart of the project:

  • raised garden beds
  • hydroponics and aquaponics
  • solar food dehydrator
  • pizza/bread oven
  • large area for dining or relaxing
  • composting system
  • solar panels
  • reuse of rainwater and grey water
  • pond
  • jacuzzi
  • yoga place, grounding and more...

 

  • The front facade is fully customizable to reflect your personal style preferences. The original HomY facade design comes on the plans, but feel free to have your own architect change it. It includes :
    • a welcoming patio or entry
    • a spacious living room
    • Multi-use storage space on each side: package drop-box, yard equipment, bikes...
    • a panoramic terrace on the 2nd floor, that can be converted into additional bedrooms

  • The body or chassis is the center of the first floor which contains the vital functions. It is built in massive concrete to be a safe shelter. It includes:

    • a pantry organized for 6 months of food storage for a large family
    • a kitchen adapted to prepare, canning or freeze all of your homemade meals
    • a dining room as the heart of your home
    • a large family room (or living room + bedroom, if only building the chassis)
    • a bathroom (toilet, sink, and shower)
    • a garage, workshop area, mudroom, and an RV-carport
    • the technical facilities which can be managed from your phone

  • The 2nd floor is a traditional wood frame with:

    • 1 master bedroom and bathroom with skylight over the bathtub 
    • 2 bedrooms with shared common area
    • 1 bathroom (toilet, sink, and shower)
    • a spacious laundry room and storage
    • access to the rooftop terrace

  • And a private rooftop:

HomY is for you if you are...

A first-time homeowner or thinking of investing for your children

Don't start life with a huge loan, because with a 30-year loan you end up paying for the house twice in interest.  And avoid losing money in rent. With HomY you can start simple by only building the base (800 sqft/80 m2) without sacrificing any comfort.  HomY is ready to be extended when you have the finances.

A growing family

HomY can evolve as your family does.  You can start with a second floor (800 sqft/80 m2) with additional rooms, or add it later.  Need more space?  You can easily add a large living room (400 sqft/40 m2) on the front.

Need even more bedrooms? Transform the second-floor panoramic terrace (250 sqft/25 m2) into additional rooms. The sky is the limit, just do it! 

A homeschooling family

This is a great the place to teach the next generation on a better way of life; respect for our resources, gardening, etc. HomY is especially designed to be kid-friendly so they can assist, learn and discover in both the kitchen and the greenhouse.

Ready for retirement

Is it time to slow down the rhythm and reduce the expenses of your life?  Or need time to travel and visits your grandkids? HomY is your answer.

  • Rent your entire house with an integrated, easy-to-use control access system and Airbnb.
  • Use your parked RV as a room to rent to a student.
  • Connect with your neighbors by sharing fresh-baked goods or jelly prepared with ingredients straight from your greenhouse.

An off-grid dreamer

In the digital era, many jobs can be performed outside of an employer's office. Go seek out this perfect multi acres spot. First come, first served.

Don't wait until everyone turns back to nature, be part of this new "comfy-off grid" generation.

 

How to get involved?

Do you believe in this way of living? Join and sustain our campaign. We need you to make this dream home a reality! The design and concept are about 10% of the work; there is still 90% that needs to be finished. By investing in this project you are making it possible for HomY plans to be construction-ready for the price of a bike! It's one small step for you, and one giant leap for all!

 

Stretch goals: 

When these goals are reached we will be able to...

$ 25'000.- = prepare ePlans and Guidebook in English and French / metric and feet

$ 50'000.- = translate the ePlans and Guidebook into the 3 most-requested languages

$ 75'000.- = translate ePlans and Guidebook into more languages

$ 100'000.- = design additional facade styles that will be freely available for all backers

 

How to get started with HomY once we're backed?

It's very exciting because it's very simple. It's like when you buy a software; you purchase it online and we will send the drawings to you by email.

The house will be designed according to the lasted version of the International Residential Code (IRC) and the Swiss construction code which are both among the most complex of building codes.

  1. Invest in a HomY Perk: select the full set of house plans or greenhouse-concept only.
  2. Receive electronic plans directly in your email by estimated delivery date. Plans are in PDF and CAD (readable on Acrobat Reader and editable on Revit or AutoCAD).
  3. Choose and purchase your plot of land, if you have not already.
  4. Contact a local licensed architect/contractor to:  
    • make any personalized changes
    • give you a quote for construction
    • ask a licensed surveyor to integrate your plot plan into the house plan
    • and submit the finalized plans for a building permit!
  5. Begin building! Keep us informed of your successes and questions.

You and/or your specialist (architect, engineer or contractor) will be able to modify the ePlans on a professional software then insert the survey plan from your licensed surveyor. 

If you or your specialist have problems at any time during the process, you will be able to contact us online. Our architects will work on finding solutions and if it applies to everyone, we'll send out the update online. We are doing this project for you.

The HomY Guidebook is an online step-by-step do-it-yourself guide. We'll include some helpful tips to facilitate your HomY experience from dealing with the bank to using "grey waters" to irrigate your garden.

 

Special perks

1 set HomY ePlan + lot map

An EARLY BIRDS perk reserved for those who live in countries where precise lot plans (cadastral plan) or surveyors are not available.
When you find your piece of land, send us the address and we will integrate your lot into the electronic HomY plan for you; best to visualize how to situate HomY on your property, planning for parking + road access.

Energy Efficiency Report

We'll send you a personalized Energy Efficiency Report which is required in some countries to complete the building permit application.
Also useful for calculating the surface area of solar panels needed to maximize energy sufficiency in your location.
Now available for projects based in USA, Canada, Europe, England & Switzerland.

 

OK, what will the home cost?

We offer HomY ePlans at a fraction of the cost of other house plans you find on the market. Therefore, you will have the budget to build the special features incorporated in this sustainability-focused home.  All for about the same price as a regular same-sized home in your area, pricing varies by location and personal material choices. 

 

What is the minimum-sized lot I need?

+ consult your local zoning ordinances and lot coverage percentage, with your architect if needed.

 

Euh, I'm living in Morocco? Is it possible?

The structure and the insulation are adapted to most places you can reach with a car, like in the wild and hot Arizona Desert or the beautiful Swiss mountains with large loads of snow.

I can feel you asking: What? A greenhouse in Arizona? Oh yes, it's surprising but possible!

 

Meet the team 

Here at GroupYus, we are a husband-wife team that has many passions.  We see a great need in the world to reconnect to the basics of life: natural food, family time, reuse of resources, community-mindedness, etc.

Jean-Michel is a Swiss architect born, raised and educated in Geneva. He has worked for 25 years in real estate and on many quality projects for VIP clients, from conception to realization. He is now dedicated to promote a house that sustains life.

Denise's greatest joy is seeing her children learn about life through their experiences with books, people and nature. She also enjoys discovering, creating, and helping. She has a BA in French Studies from BYU.

We, like so many others, desire to contribute to making the world a better place and reduce our impact on the environment.  We want to join our voices to all those who see that there is a better way for our planet and families. And we hope this opens the door for some to reach their personal life goals.

 

 

Thank you!

Thank you for visiting our campaign. We know that not everyone will be able to make a pledge so if you aren't ready for a house like HomY, please help us make some noise on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, anywhere!  We know that there is a whole section of the population desiring sustainability; help us make the connection. It's free for you and valuable for the world!

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Early birds/Full set of ePlans
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Early birds/Full set of ePlans

$500 USD $1,500 USD (66% off)
Electronic plans ready to build one house. Sent in PDF and CAD allowing easy viewing and modification by you or your architect. EARLY-BIRDS receive exclusive chat with the architect! You get the chance to share your input during the design process. Your best ideas could be integrated into the plans!
Included Items
  • 1 set HomY ePlans
  • HomY Guidebook
  • Chat with the architect
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January 2019
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The HomY Supporter

The HomY Supporter

$20 USD $24 USD (16% off)
I love the concept! I would like to show my support and follow the HomY evolution. Receive regular newsletters to stay up to date with new HomY-owner constructions and sustainability tips.
Included Items
  • HomY Newsletter
Estimated Shipping
October 2018
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The HomY Saver

The HomY Saver

$80 USD $300 USD (73% off)
We'll send you a personalized Energy Efficiency Report which is required in some countries to complete the building permit application. Also useful for calculating the surface area of solar panels needed to maximize energy sufficiency in your location. Now available for projects based in USA, Canada, Europe, England & Switzerland.
Included Items
  • HomY Energy Efficiency Report
Estimated Shipping
February 2019
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Greenhouse-only ePlans

Greenhouse-only ePlans

$250 USD $500 USD (50% off)
For those who would like to add the HomY greenhouse to their existing home to increase in sustainability. Choose add-on size from 250 to 1000 Sq.Ft. (25 to 100 m2) using the same plan set. You will receive an electronic plan sent in both PDF & CAD allowing you or your architect to view, modify and print.
Included Items
  • HomY Guidebook
  • 1 set HomY Greenhouse ePlans
Estimated Shipping
February 2019
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1 set HomY ePlans + lot map

1 set HomY ePlans + lot map

$700 USD $1,900 USD (63% off)
An EARLY BIRDS perk reserved for those who live in countries where precise lot plans (cadastral plan) or surveyors are not available. When you find your piece of land, send us the address and we will integrate your lot into the electronic HomY plan for you; best to visualize how to situate HomY on your property, planning for parking + road access.
Included Items
  • 1 set HomY ePlans
  • Integration of Lot Plan
  • HomY Guidebook
Estimated Shipping
January 2019
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Full set of ePlans

Full set of ePlans

$777 USD $1,500 USD (48% off)
Electronic plans ready to build one house. Sent in PDF and CAD allowing easy viewing and modification by you or your architect.
Included Items
  • 1 set HomY ePlans
  • HomY Guidebook
Estimated Shipping
January 2019
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Investors/20 sets of ePlans

Investors/20 sets of ePlans

$8,000 USD $25,000 USD (68% off)
For developers. You purchase the right to use the electronic plans to build up to 20 HomY units. Sent in PDF and CAD allowing for easy viewing and modification by your architect.
Included Items
  • 20 sets HomY ePlans
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