Portuguese prefabricated housing firm Mima Housing recently unveiled its latest design, the Mima Light. Featuring a mirrored base section that makes it appear to float in mid-air, the compact prefab comes in multiple sizes and configurations, including the ability to run off-the-grid.
Mima Light takes the form of a simple rectangular box shape, not unlike the ÁPH80 or Minimod. A mirrored base area hides its wooden pole foundations and lends the floating effect. The home is available in several sizes and configurations, with the smallest unit comprising a total floorspace of 21.6 sq m, (232 sq ft), and the largest 32.4 sq m (348 sq ft).
The interior layout can also be configured, and the double bed, kitchen, bathroom with shower, and lounge/dining area can be moved around and resized, but will remain suitable for a couple of people only. Access comes via a large glass door at each end, though it looks a big step up to get there.
The home is clad in aluminum and features a laminated glazed area toward the middle. If you peeled back its layers like an onion, you'd find a sandwich panel including CLT (cross-laminated timber) and insulation, plus a final layer of lacquered wood, which offers a utilitarian finish inside.
![The dining area](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/270378d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1620x1080+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Fmima-light-40.jpg)
Mima Light is powered by the grid as standard but Mima Housing told Gizmag that an optional solar power setup is available. Though the firm made no mention of a composting toilet or rainwater collection system, it should be relatively easy to add these, too.
The smallest and most basic Mima Light fetches €27,625 (roughly US$31,000), while the largest commands €36,500 ($41,000). Shipping is to the European Union only.
Source: Mima Housing