Oregon Cottage Co. This quaint little home is waiting for the person seeking a simpler way of life or is in need of additional space for an office, art studio, guestroom or personal retreat. This well crafted 8'x20', 130 sq ft (habital space) Bungalow is energy efficient and built with sensitivity toward the environment. It has a standard RV utility hook up or can be connected to public sewer and water. It includes a full kitchen, sleeping loft, shower and toilet all built on a 10,000lb GVWR dual axle flatbed trailer for portability. It is priced at $37,000 and has the following green features: Eco-Batt wall insulation (R-16.9 assembly) Landark Natural interior oil finish Locally milled cedar siding Reclaimed wood flooring and interior door SFI certified wood windows Energystar refrigerator/freezer At a starting price of around $22,000 we can also build a "shell-out"option of this Bungalow where we provide a watertight exterior and sound structural framing. "On the road to where your imagination may lead you."
What about Cob Building Codes and Cob Permit Requirements When people first learn about building homes and structures out of cob they get really excited and their imaginations go wild with creative ideas and all the possibilities that the material offers for creating things. Then at some point in our excitement we get a rude awakening to the thought of how we might actually go about building a cob building in our bureaucratic, twisted society. We tend to worry about how we’ll make it past all the laws, regulations, and building codes required to build according to our own imaginations. Not to mention the expensive inspections! In the United States, we follow the International Building Code. This is supposed to be here to safeguard us from dangerous and risky construction methods. The fact is that our current scale system is flawed, behind the microscopic codes money has become the ultimate measure for everything. But take it for what you will. It is not specified in the building code whether or not building with cob is illegal or not.
Tiny Houses - Tiny Home Builders What is a tiny house? A tiny house is a small house that is sized such that it can fit on a trailer. In most areas this means that it can’t be bigger than 8 feet 6 inches wide, 13 feet 6 inches tall, and 40 feet long. Why would I live in a tiny house? For many, the dream of owning their own house is only that, a dream. Another advantage of tiny houses is gained time. Another advantage is that the houses can be moved. Finally, one last reason to living in a tiny house is conservation. Why wouldn’t I just buy an RV? RV’s are great for travel, but not so great to live in. Have more questions? Looking for a house for your dog or maybe just a small project to get you started, take a look at our modernDog dog house.
4 Ways to Build a Rainwater Collection System Steps Method 1 of 4: Getting Rain Barrel Supplies 1Obtain one or more water storage barrels. You can buy a water storage barrel online, but it's cheaper to get a used one from a company that uses large barrels to store food and other merchandise (just be sure to clean it thoroughly with soapy water). 2Get additional supplies to turn the barrels into a water collection system. Method 2 of 4: Building a Rain Barrel Platform 1Level an area right next to your downspout. 3Stack concrete blocks on top of the pea gravel. Method 3 of 4: Adding the Spigot and Overflow Valve 1Drill a spigot hole in the side of your barrel. 4Make an overflow valve. Method 4 of 4: Assembling the Collection System 1Connect the downspout elbow to the downspout. 4Connect the additional barrels. Tips Ad Warnings Water collected from some rooftops will also contain chemical components from the composition roofing.Many parts of the earth receive 'acid rain.' Sources and Citations
Open Trail Homes The year in small: A world tour of 13 tiny houses we loved in '13 From Maryland, pint-sized rustic retreats that are custom-built from recycled and locally-sourced materials and that “speak to the art of the small building movement." They're a little bit Thoreau, a little bit Tolkien, if you catch our drift. From Ontario, a traditional Canadian bunkhouse — the beloved "bunkie," if you will — that's been reimagined as an oversized piece of furniture. From Germany, a self-sustaining, single-occupancy shack designed by starchitect Renzo Piano and inspired by onion-eating Greek philosopher/proto-minimalist Diogenes. From Beijing, a super-compact modular dwelling inspired by the tetromino-based thrills of a certain iconic arcade game. From Mexico City, a petite prefab dwelling for resident artists that's tucked behind an eye-popping mural/billboard. From Spain, an unfussy and uncluttered hideaway that can easily go wherever you need it to go … provided that you have a flatbed truck, a crane, and a full day to assemble the entire thing.
Open Trail Homes Open Trail Homes, a new tiny house company has been launched in North Salt Lake, Utah. They currently offer four models from 128 to 320 square feet. All of the homes are built on wheels and the largest measures 12′ x 24′ – which would make it better suited for a semi-permanent installation since special move permits are typically required to move 12-foot wide trailers. All the others could be moved with a full size pickup truck. They are all equipped as RVs with electric & water hookups as well as built-in fresh & waste water tanks. Three of their four models are designed with beds on the lower level and three have additional sleeping/storage space in lofts. I’m very impressed with the packages they’ve put together and suspect this company could become a leader in the tiny homes market. To get a look yourself visit the Open Trail Homes website and Follow them on Facebook. Photo credit to Open Trail Homes. Top: Blue Sky model, 165 square feet. Below: Blue Sky Floor Plan
Brevard Tiny House | Tiny Houses, Big Dreams! Micro Monolithic Domes Featured on Good Morning Texas Good Morning Texas featured David South and his Monolithic Dome Rental Units. These affordable rental units are being built all over the country to help meet the great need for affordable housing.” - Monolithic Domes on YouTube. via: Monolithic Domes on YouTube. Humble Homes A Rustic Tiny House Made From Reclaimed Materials | Humble Homes Portland, Oregon is probably one of the most progressive cities with regard to the tiny house movement. Its home to Tiny House Hotel, great companies like PAD Tiny Houses, and also this eclectic tiny house that’s currently available for renting through AirBnB. The house looks to be about 12-by-18 foot, and whilst not stated on their AirBnB page, the usable square footage is probably in the range of 300 square feet when you include the loft. The house is a pet project of DIY enthusiasts, Jenny and Michael, who built the home from as many recycled and repurposed elements as possible. The exterior of the house is finished in a mixture of cedar shake shingles and feather edge siding. The shingles were acquired from high-end construction projects. The interior of the tiny house has been finished with a modern-rustic feel. The second floor of the house contains the sleeping area, accessed by the living room staircase. Photos: AirBnB
eFAB House – Assembles Like IKEA Furniture A 130 square feet prefab home in Machipongo, Virginia. Built by eFab Local. More info. here.” - Tiny House Swoon See more of the eFAB House Residential Ready Structures - Craven Construction Are you planning to build your first home, a vacation get-away, an accessory dwelling or possibly an income opportunity on your existing property and wondering where to start? Please view the Ready Structure models if prefab or hybrid homes are a choice for you. Ready Structures are a graciously designed year-round residence on a city lot or an accessory dwelling on your property for grown children or grand parents. It resilience and durable materials make it ideal as an income producing rental, or a solid high performance vacation get away that can be left locked up for months or years at a time and remains maintenance free. Even if you need to store food, seeds, or off season clothing and need a structure that is pest and mold resistant then look into the smaller Ready Structures and see if there is anything that can accomplish your goals and give you a return on your investment at the same time.
microhouse - affordable design small cottage plans Microhouse - Affordable small house design At microhouse we specialize in the design and permitting of backyard cottages and other small houses. Because we are specialists we are able to offer design services at affordable rates. To this end, we utilize standard designs as a starting point for design and budgeting. Our design services include residential master planning and landscape design. Budgeting Choosing to build a new house or backyard cottage is an important long term decision. While it may be hard to put a value to how a well designed home makes you feel or the value of being close to family, other considerations are easier to assess. Financing Financing to build a small house can either be done out of pocket or with a construction loan. Backyard Cottages -Invest where you live Backyard cottages can be used as part of a downsizing strategy or to generate income.
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