Navajo Nation's housing emergency has reached critical levels
The need for new homes on Navajo Nation has likely grown from 34,000 to 50,000+ in the last 15 years
Site-built housing continues to be a difficult path forward.
A new solution is needed: long-lasting high quality homes that can be deployed rapidly.
IDS+A chose to partner with ZenniHome, the only scalable factory home builder manufacturing homes on Navajo, by Navajo, for Navajo
Tamarah Begay
Principal-in-Charge and Founder, IDS+A
Tamarah is the Founder of IDS+A, a Navajo Woman Owned architectural firm. Ms. Begay is a member of the Navajo Nation and has over 10 years of experience working with Native American Tribes on public safety, judicial, education, housing projects, and her recent work for the Navajo Nation has focused on Feasibility Studies and Master Planning.
As a founding member of the American Indian Council of Architects and Engineers, Tamarah has long been committed to mentoring junior Native American office staff and students. Ms. Begay is an exceptionally talented visionary, uniquely driven to instill Native American cultural identity in all work that IDS+A designs.
Introducing the Hooghan zhóní models
Three Options for Families of All Sizes
Hooghan Nítsaa
Spacious enough for larger families or multi-generational living
Hooghan Íínííh nííltsááz
Perfect for small families
Hooghan Yazhí
Ideal for individuals or couples
Connecting culture, language and traditions through design.
IDS+A and ZenniHome have worked together for more than six months.
IDS+A is leading the effort to develop models that are culturally responsive to Navajo way of life.
The homes color palettes are designed with storytelling that features iʼííʼą́ągo (sunset) and haʼííʼą́ągo (sunrise).
In addition to their beauty and culturally responsive design, these homes are built to endure. Constructed with steel framing to last 100 years, we use the highest quality materials to ensure comfort and durability.
Replacement parts are easy to find, making ongoing maintenance simple.
These homes are designed to provide a comfortable and beautiful living experience.
Steel allows the homes to be built quickly and with high precision. The structures are expected to last well beyond 100 years and take care of multiple generations.
Economic Revitalization of former NGS site
Over 1,000 people were let go when NGS shut down. Already, more than 100+ people are back to work at ZenniHome with plans to grow.
100+
Employees back to work at former NGS site
500+
Future direct jobs planned
5,000+
Future indirect jobs expected
Factory 2.0
Designs are already underway for Factory 2.0, an additional factory to be built on the same site in LeChee that will have the capacity to produce 7,000+ homes per year.
The factory will deliver homes to the Navajo Nation and also export across North America, bringing tax revenue and jobs to the Nation.
Opportunities for training and learning highly-skilled positions will be available.
Contact Us
Would you like to learn more and schedule a visit to the factory in LeChee? Reach out to us below!
Be a part of the housing solution
Apply now to join the team and at the factory in Le Chee, outside of Page, AZ.
Partner with us
Subcontractors will be needed to install these homes across the Navajo Nation. If you are interested in working with us, please fill out the form below.