Michael Jantzen at the always intriguing Tiny House Designhas been using Google SketchUp to design his Nine Tiny Feet project (a nine square foot house). The finished house would include a lavatory, sink, heater, bed, chair, fold-down table, and storage. Here's what he says:
"I came up with the size by asking myself how what the absolute minimum amount of space would be needed for someone to live. I did a quick calculation in my head of the amount of space I took up while laying down and came up with nine square feet."There is some sneaky additional space in the design via the use of attractive bay windows and accompanying cabinets/shelves plus a lofted sleeping area. Well worth a browse for more details and if it's not there already, Tiny House Design should be on your RSS feed.
Thanks for the kind words Alex! -Michael
ReplyDeleteVery cool design, but wouldn't it make more sense to just extend the living space out under the entire area of the roof?
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kevin. I would rather have a shower than a porch! And it looks like a bird house. Very cute.
ReplyDeleteWhen I first read the link to this article I thought it was the next step in the London conspiracy to install me in a £150,000 iron maiden billed as a "studio flat". Was relieved to see it's just a fancy, then tickled by the neat design.
ReplyDeleteIts basically and outhouse with a sleeping area. I also agree with Kevin regarding extending the living area. I really like it though, it would make a great "hideout". Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYou seem to have a gaping hole where your bed wants to go.
ReplyDeleteso silly...
ReplyDeleteHow does one get up to the sleeping area?
ReplyDeleteSo you have to eat on the toilet? eeeeeeew!
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