The shape of the building, the materials, and the use of timbers in a mine structure arrangement are indicative of a mining tipple. On the interior, rusted steel and timbers in the stairs are reminiscent of a mining shaft. Corrugated steel is used between the trusses in the living room. Also note the traditional steel connectors on the exterior. These details combine to created a mining-style home that fits into the local vernacular of the region.