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...
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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
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.
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Invest in a HomY Perk: select the full set of house plans or greenhouse-concept only.
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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).
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Choose and purchase your plot of land, if you have not already.
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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!
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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!