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What is an I Home™ ?
Shaping the future of affordable housing
- a low cost self-assembly housing unit
- suitable to build on any hard flat surface
- kit includes frame, outer walls, roof, door, windows, tools and assembly manual
- design is inspired by the IKEA™ self-assembly model
- made from ready to assemble pre-cut components
- kits shipped and supplied in easy to handle flat packs allowing for volume shipping
- volunteer friendly assembly requires no previous construction skills and few tools
- generates little waste and requires minimal site clean-up after assembly
- wood framing is compatible with traditional wall finishing materials and techniques
- optional rainwater capture, solar power and I WOOD furniture kits coming soon
Watch as an I HOME™ is built (flash video clip of time lapse build)
I Home 401 : 16’ x 24’ house
I Home 401 spec sheet

Key features:
- 4”x4” pressure treated foundation plates
- one door and four windows
- 1/2” OSB siding suitable for paint or stucco
- clear span cathedral-style ceiling
- 1/2” OSB roof sheathing
- 2 electric and 2 light fittings
- one sewage and waste water outlets
Options:
- loft kit available
- can be specified for either hot or cold climate use
- optional partition walls to form 3 rooms
- modular design allows custom footprint sizes in increments of 4 ft
- modularity allows extra rooms to be added later: kitchen, latrine, extra bedroom, garage, workshop etc.
All I Home kits are suitable for customization. I WOOD framing can be fitted with alternative roofing, siding, electrical, plumbing etc. according to specific needs.
How to Order
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