tiny house builder

are there any builders in the area who are interested in the tiny house movement? saw an article in a magazine and have done some research (best site is tumbleweedhouses.com) we are looking to add a small office - nothing elaborate - and these look really interesting.

Thanks for sharing that link. Those are real cool.

We've built the Walton County standard carriage house which is 484 square feet several times. I lived in 3 different versions of them with my wife and kids and while small for sure somehow we created some fond memories.

I think Beach Angel was talking about tiny houses, not tiny palaces -

are there any builders in the area who are interested in the tiny house movement? saw an article in a magazine and have done some research (best site is tumbleweedhouses.com) we are looking to add a small office - nothing elaborate - and these look really interesting.

I love Sarah Susanka's " The Not so Big House". My husband and I built our house 30 years ago and meant to remodel and add but have now decided that 24X24ft is all we really need but like you, I need to find builders that think "out of the box".

Tiny house builders are just as capable as regular-sized house builders. It's just that their hammers are smaller.

Tiny house builders are just as capable as regular-sized house builders. It's just that their hammers are smaller.

And they can work alone. ;-)

Tiny house builders are just as capable as regular-sized house builders. It's just that their hammers are smaller.

Those kinds of wee buildings would be perfect for an office or pool house. Just make sure it's practical to adapt plans as needed to conform to FL building codes. (And if you're buying a wee manufactured or modular home, check to see if it's built to the approprate wind zone rating for the area)

I would welcome the opportunity to talk to you about your office addition. Please give me a call at your convienence.


Lee Balkcom
Balkcom Construction Company, L.L.C.
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leebalkcom@yahoo.com

are there any builders in the area who are interested in the tiny house movement? saw an article in a magazine and have done some research (best site is tumbleweedhouses.com) we are looking to add a small office - nothing elaborate - and these look really interesting.

I've seen these Beach Angel and I've wanted one too for a while! They are so neat! Surely the cost can come down a little.

Houses | Tumbleweed Tiny House Company

Good Luck....keep us updated!

Kat

I think Beach Angel was talking about tiny houses, not tiny palaces -

I agree.

I think Beach Angel was talking about tiny houses, not tiny palaces -

The Walton County typical carriage home is 22' x 22' I guess they could be described as tiny palaces.

What about one of these?

Seems pretty elaborate....and small.

I guess I view the tiny house movement as downsizing to save energy/mortgage cost. But then it seems folks put their money into high end finishes and bric-brac (sp?). Seems the money would be better spent on a bit more square footage or better layout.

I see on the tumbleweed site a 102 s.f. house(?) for $45,000. Wow - Isn't that $450/s.f.! And that doesn't include everything.

As with most "movements", it's easy to follow the money - 95% of the time somebody's making a butt load.

The tiny house movement is about better use of space and more functional layouts - instead of poorly designed sprawling McMansions.

The idea is that you don't need a separate dedicated space for each activity and person in the house and that by building/designing smarter you end up with a home that is better for your family, your pocketbook, and the planet as a whole.

Because of the size, the level of craftsmanship and amount of custom work - cabinetry etc. is higher and the designer needs to be better because the margin for error is as small as the houses.

The tiny house movement is about better use of space and more functional layouts - instead of poorly designed sprawling McMansions.

The idea is that you don't need a separate dedicated space for each activity and person in the house and that by building/designing smarter you end up with a home that is better for your family, your pocketbook, and the planet as a whole.

Because of the size, the level of craftsmanship and amount of custom work - cabinetry etc. is higher and the designer needs to be better because the margin for error is as small as the houses.

McMansions - love that word (would you like to super-size that McMansion for $100,000? )

I agree that these McMansions have really helped "seperate" the family. I saw an interview somewhere on that, I'll see if I can find the link.

Don't know about "custom work that's higher", unless your talking about 100s.f., then yeah, you can get into some "special" stuff.

I guess I see a tiny family house as being around 600-800s.f. The tumbleweeds are a fad, I think, or bachelor (ette) pad.

Here's that interview - (it's laced with conspiracy and kind of long, sorry)

(Scroll down to video on page) -

Peak Moment Conversations ? Blog Archive ? 119 Little House on a Small Planet

I was referring to custom cabinetry etc. One of the typical features of these smaller homes is that they get very creative about storage and multi-functional furniture and cabinetry - adds to the price when you have to have a craftsman make it instead of buying a stock item.

I agree that 100 sf is too small for living for most, but for a vacation home, getaway, etc. it works. 600-800 is more realistic.

The pendulum is swinging form excess back to what we really need to live well and be comfortable. I believe more homeowners are choosing less square footage for better designed spaces, green features, and outdoor living.

Anyone who has lived in an Airstream, on a boat, or in a NY loft knows the value of vertical and found space. We've all seen the statistics, but here they are again just for funn. In 1950, the average home was 983 square feet with 3.37 people per household. In 2006, the average home was 2,349 sq. ft. with 2.61 people per household. Referring website with sources: So Many Square Feet, So Few People | 100K House Blog

I love the small house and would love to design one for anyone that is interested. I have two small projects on my website with more to upload soon. One of the homes is a 1,000 sq. ft. beach bungalow and the other is in Blue Mt. Beach and has a 335 sq. ft. footprint. Images of additions and renovations also on the website. CFH Design Studio - project gallery

Shameless self promotion...I just couldn't help myself.

The pendulum is swinging form excess back to what we really need to live well and be comfortable. I believe more homeowners are choosing less square footage for better designed spaces, green features, and outdoor living.

Anyone who has lived in an Airstream, on a boat, or in a NY loft knows the value of vertical and found space. We've all seen the statistics, but here they are again just for funn. In 1950, the average home was 983 square feet with 3.37 people per household. In 2006, the average home was 2,349 sq. ft. with 2.61 people per household. Referring website with sources: So Many Square Feet, So Few People | 100K House Blog

I love the small house and would love to design one for anyone that is interested. I have two small projects on my website with more to upload soon. One of the homes is a 1,000 sq. ft. beach bungalow and the other is in Blue Mt. Beach and has a 335 sq. ft. footprint. Images of additions and renovations also on the website. CFH Design Studio - project gallery

Shameless self promotion...I just couldn't help myself.

I like yours

You could just use standard "Katrina Cottages."

(Or, to save a buck, how 'bout "Katrina Trailers?")


Lot's of small house plans out there: I like this one:
Butler Projects


The Mother Earth News archives is a good site for simple,
small cabin ideas.


Also,

http://www.resourcesforlife.com/small-house-society


None of the above is politically correct for South Walton,
where excess is barely sufficient.



Capricious