Affordable housing solutions: Building a net zero carbon microhome

This project is building a microhome in the Flint Hills region that can be scaled as an affordable and sustainable home.

In Kansas, a 2021 state report on housing needs forecast future housing demand at twice the rate of past home construction, projecting a deficit of 1,400-2,300 housing units/year. Failure to meet the state's housing needs leaves an economic crater that makes Kansas a less sustainable and attractive place to live and work.

The project brings together community partners to address housing shortages. It demonstrates strategies for achieving energy efficiency, performance and affordability while educating the emerging construction workforce in techniques and building methods that are critical to meeting future housing needs.