Mivan is a high-quality aluminum structure created by Mivan Company Ltd, a European construction firm. It is appropriate for creating a large number of dwellings in a short period of time by employing room-sized forms to create walls and slabs in a single continuous pour of concrete. The word "mivan" means "room" in English. The mivan structure has become popular in Europe where cost-effective housing solutions are needed. The mivan structure offers many advantages over conventional building techniques. It is less labor-intensive because it does not require any carpentry work after the form has been removed. There is no need for plastering or painting, either. The mivan's exterior finish is simply coated with an epoxy resin that cures into a hard surface. Inside the mivan structure, wall panels made of compressed fiberboard or wood fibers are used to divide up the interior space. These panels can be easily replaced if they get soiled or damaged. The roof is usually flat, but may have some slight inclines or depressions if required for drainage purposes. It consists of a waterproof membrane attached to the walls of the mivan with clips or nails.