You can read the details here, at the Ecodensity website.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
The Globe and Mail is Catching On
Jeff pointed out this article in the Globe, discussing the Tiny Home trend. From the article:
"Like a growing number of people, the couple have decided that a modest house is better for their quality of life than a mansion in the burbs. On the extreme end of the trend are people who live in minuscule houses, sometimes not much bigger than a typical suburban bathroom. Motivated by environmental concerns, convenience and tight finances, they are saying goodbye to 1990s-style monster homes."
It's really good to see the press on this trend continuing. I'm reassured that this isn't just a fad, it's a trend in how people will live their lives in the coming decade.
"Like a growing number of people, the couple have decided that a modest house is better for their quality of life than a mansion in the burbs. On the extreme end of the trend are people who live in minuscule houses, sometimes not much bigger than a typical suburban bathroom. Motivated by environmental concerns, convenience and tight finances, they are saying goodbye to 1990s-style monster homes."
It's really good to see the press on this trend continuing. I'm reassured that this isn't just a fad, it's a trend in how people will live their lives in the coming decade.
Monday, June 22, 2009
How-to of the day from WIkihow
How to start living in a tiny house.
More evidence that the popularity of this movement is growing.
In other news, I'll be meeting up with Jay Shafer this Wednesday to see the tiny house, and help him out with his personal site.
More evidence that the popularity of this movement is growing.
In other news, I'll be meeting up with Jay Shafer this Wednesday to see the tiny house, and help him out with his personal site.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
For those of you who are still interested in being involved, I've been working on some thoughts for the 400 square foot home that we'll be submitting to the prefab 20*20 competition.
My current plan is to send our application once I'm in Calgary on July 1st. I would have loved to submit an early bird reg, but it sounds like everyone has been much too busy.
Thoughts:
Let's use the 400 square feet to see what we can accomplish with it. It would be an interesting challenge to pull off the cyclic system we've been discussing so frequently.
I posted on the afh faq page:
"I’m curious whether we should adhere to standard restrictions and regulations for this home wherever possible, or if we should simply design as we see fit for the purposes of furthering creative ideas."
Prefab is another concept that I'm curious. What makes something prefab? Is it simply the parts which are manufactured elsewhere and put together onsite? By this definition, we could include plants and animals as prefab components. (I would love to include chickens as part of the cycle. Or brewing alcohol and growing mushrooms on the lees.)
I'll do some research as well on aspects of design which can benefit socially. A couple ideas include a patio/ deck out front (which has been shown to reduce crime) and he ability to produce one type of crop, which would encourage trading with neighbors.
Notes and sketches to come!
My current plan is to send our application once I'm in Calgary on July 1st. I would have loved to submit an early bird reg, but it sounds like everyone has been much too busy.
Thoughts:
Let's use the 400 square feet to see what we can accomplish with it. It would be an interesting challenge to pull off the cyclic system we've been discussing so frequently.
I posted on the afh faq page:
"I’m curious whether we should adhere to standard restrictions and regulations for this home wherever possible, or if we should simply design as we see fit for the purposes of furthering creative ideas."
Prefab is another concept that I'm curious. What makes something prefab? Is it simply the parts which are manufactured elsewhere and put together onsite? By this definition, we could include plants and animals as prefab components. (I would love to include chickens as part of the cycle. Or brewing alcohol and growing mushrooms on the lees.)
I'll do some research as well on aspects of design which can benefit socially. A couple ideas include a patio/ deck out front (which has been shown to reduce crime) and he ability to produce one type of crop, which would encourage trading with neighbors.
Notes and sketches to come!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Prefab 20*20 - Details
TIMELINE
May 9, 2009 -- Competition Launch
June 15 -- Early Bird Registration Deadline
July 31 -- Registration Deadline
August 31 -- Submission Deadline *5pm Vancouver, BC Timezone
September 17 -- Winners Announced
September 17 to 20 -- The display will be hosted at IDSwest from
JUDGING CRITERIA (100 POINTS TOTAL)
Overall Concept / Program / Design 40
Prefab Concept / Creativity / Adaptability 25
Siting / Social Dimension 25
Climatic & Ecological Concern 10
Prefab 20*20 - The Challenge
THE CHALLENGE
The challenge is to propose a free-standing, prefab dwelling unit for a footprint no more than 400sf (37.5sm) in an urban setting anywhere in the world. Fit for two adults, its basic program shall include sleeping, bathing, cooking, living, working/studying, and storage areas. Entrants are free to deviate from the basic program but justification must be included.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Photos from the show!
Here's Zachary taping out our design on the floor. This was a great exercise for gaining context, and figuring out if things were in proper proportion.
John came to chat with us about the project. Thanks John!
More photos to come later.
Rachel has started working on an entry for the prefab 20*20 competition, being hosted by architecture for humanity. Exciting!
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