Community First! Village Micro House 2

Our second pro-bono micro house, designed for Community First! Village’s phase two expansion applied lessons learned from phase one. We also had the opportunity to work directly with a resident in the design of their home. The house is slightly over 200 square feet with a 60-square-foot screened porch, an integral feature that helps enhance the sense of community by allowing residents to enjoy the mild Texas weather while providing protection from insects. Inside, a sliding barn door separates the sitting area from the sleeping area and provides additional privacy, while framed openings above the sliding door allow for airflow between the two spaces.

The 12-foot ceilings create a sense of a space larger than its efficient footprint. Carefully configured windows maximize natural light and views while maintaining privacy. The butterfly-shaped roof not only represents transformation and growth but also captures rainwater, which is shared as a communal resource for watering houseplants. Durable materials include fiber cement board-and-batten exterior siding and clear-sealed pine shiplap siding on the interior.