Tata’s 215 Square Feet Flat Pack Tiny House on July 25, 2011 The same Indian company that has produced the world’s cheapest car has announced its latest product which is a flat-pack tiny house that costs about $700. It can be assembled in a week and is said to be 215 square feet. It’s a pre-fabricated kit with doors, windows and a roof. According to reports they are experimenting with a few designs. A larger version of the home will also be available. An Example of a 215 Square Foot Prefabricated Home The photos of the home shown below are by Sustain Design Studio and have no affiliation with Tata. I just wanted to show you what a 215 square foot home looks like. Photo credits: Sustain Design Studio and Jetsongreen For seven hundred bucks, I doubt that Tata’s home will be anything like this but I’m eager for them to reveal actual photos of the project. What do you think about a 215 square foot home for $700 that’s supposed to last 20 years? The following two tabs change content below. Related An Essay on Jay Shafer's Tiny House Dreams
The Tiny Life » What Is The Tiny House Movement? What are tiny houses? The tiny house movement? Tiny living? Simply put, it is a social movement where people are choosing to downsize the space they live in. People are joining this movement for many reasons, but the most popular reasons include environmental concerns, financial concerns, and the desire for more time and freedom. So what is the alternative? This is a growing movement, that is for sure! This site focuses on tiny living or living The Tiny Life. Below are some videos that will help you gain a better idea of what this movement is all about. Related Posts
Architecture: A Cozy House Created From As we all know, now that we are experiencing the era of the iPad and Kindle, traditional books are becoming less and less popular. As a matter of fact, even some elementary schools are replacing books with iPads. I have a friend who just got her packet for attending University in the fall, and it came complete with an iPad 2 and a list of e-books to order for her classes. People are handling this major transition in different ways. Some designers are handling the change by looking at it from a different perspective. Designer Nendo created this award-winning house in Japan a few years ago. Enesti Plans Cost to Build Estimated Material Costs: $49,000 (746 sq ft) or $56,000 (843 sq ft) Want to know how much it will cost to have a contractor build it for you? General notes about construction costs:Costs for materials are almost the same in different regions but labor costs will vary greatly depending on where you live. Foundation The house plans come with a post and pier foundation. Can this house be built on wheels? Utilities and appliances The kitchen maximizes space and includes a dishwasher, full size range with oven, and built in microwave. Can I install air conditioning? What type of fireplace does the house have? Download Free Study Plans Download the study plans for free. Enesti Construction Plans include 13 total pages: Floor Plans Detailed floor plans for both the downstairs and loft include pertinent dimensions for walls, windows, rooms and door openings. Exterior Elevations These plans include 4 elevation drawings showing the front, back and both sides. What's not included