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« Reply #340 on: October 09, 2009, 01:33:01 PM » |
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Yes, I expect this little cabin is quite rustic and probably has an outhouse. It wouldn't have to be too much larger to have a real bath (but you probably wouldn't have it be a major access route like it is here).
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« Reply #341 on: October 09, 2009, 03:57:01 PM » |
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Nice little cabin. The siding looks familiar.
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« Reply #343 on: December 03, 2009, 05:28:50 PM » |
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My cabin is 14 X 14 and under 200 sqft foot print so I could avoid a building permit. It is considered a "dry" cabin or vacation cabin because there are no utility hook ups. Powered by solar and wind. Propane for fridge, stove, furnace, and OD water heater. Solar composting toilet of my own design. Kitchen, bathroom, dining area and living area downstairs. Large bedroom and office upstairs. Patty and I and 3 dogs and a cat live here very comfortably year round. Built from all new materials for under $2000 not including windows and doors which were salvaged. When designing a small home you have to be very efficient in your use of space and standard appliances may not work. I salvaged the stove, sink, water tank, pump and lights from an old RV which are smaller and work well. Furniture can be multi use and futon beds, rollaway cabinets, rv shower stalls and ladders will help keep the clutter down. No house payments and no monthly utility bills and very low property taxes- life is great!     |
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« Reply #344 on: December 03, 2009, 05:55:38 PM » |
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Nice cabin. Simple classic construction.
Unfortunately, LaMar has been banned from the forum for his unwillingness to abide by our no advertising policy.
He has built a nice cabin though!
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« Reply #345 on: December 15, 2009, 05:02:46 AM » |
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New member, been lurking for some time.
I have been playing with Sketch 7 this week, here are a few images that illustrate how small these houses are (they easily fit inside a 2 car garage). Thanks Bart.
Any chance the sketch 7 data file could be made available? I've become obsessed with this floor plan ever since I first saw it here. |
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« Reply #346 on: December 15, 2009, 03:44:41 PM » |
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Nice cabin. Simple classic construction.
Unfortunately, LaMar has been banned from the forum for his unwillingness to abide by our no advertising policy.
He has built a nice cabin though!
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« Reply #347 on: December 16, 2009, 06:41:35 AM » |
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One page 17 of this thread Bill Parr had posted images of the SketchUp model of Barts Cottage he was working with.  Today, Bill has shared the SketchUp file and it can be downloaded here: http://www.countryplans.com/Downloads/Barts.zipThis is a large zip file and should be saved to your own computer. The upzipped (extracted) file can be opened and viewed by SketchUp ver. 7 Here is a link to the free SketchUp program: http://sketchup.google.com/intl/en/gsu7/download.htmlThanks to Bill  |
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« Reply #348 on: December 16, 2009, 02:20:49 PM » |
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« Reply #349 on: January 05, 2010, 09:28:34 PM » |
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Hello, I'm posting here for the first time in a long time -- I couldn't get logged in, but came across Glenn on another forum, and he kindly helped sort things out!
I'm hoping to actually build something on the 200 s.f. scale this summer. Have to build a new chicken coop first, but that may be a hoop house. My daughter and I are still living with my grandmother (she's now 96!), and I'd like to have a quiet retreat that's our own space; it would also take some of our belongings and give us more space in the house. It's got to be mobile, so will probably have to be on a trailer frame. At least that way, we'll be able to take it with us when we get our own place someday.
I've been playing with a variation of Mark's winning design in a program called Sweet Home 3D -- a freebie, limited but useful. I wish it could make roofs, but otherwise isn't bad for dinking around. It's a little easier to use than SketchUp, although SketchUp is more advanced and can do more.
Anyway, glad to see that this thread is still active!
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« Reply #350 on: January 05, 2010, 10:18:06 PM » |
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Glad to have you back here, Kathleen. You always add value to our forum. I don't spend a lot of time with draw programs - mostly a do it in my head sort of guy.  I'm working out of town this week so not on a lot. |
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« Reply #351 on: January 31, 2010, 07:33:47 PM » |
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That home, with additional photos was featured in a magazine... Sunset I think. (this was back during dial up internet) Searched out the firm and call and was able to speak the the architect directly and he could not have been nicer!! I think since then this cabin had been in a few books, but I would guess he is still approachable to answer a basic question or two. |
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« Reply #352 on: January 31, 2010, 08:50:38 PM » |
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Nice.
I especially like the double french doors at the front. Really opens up a little house.
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« Reply #353 on: February 03, 2010, 09:41:29 AM » |
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It has a pretty spacious kitchen, too, for such a small house. That's a nice feature -- it seems like kitchens get short shrift since so many people don't really cook anymore.
Kathleen
ETA: Now that I've looked at the page with more pictures, I like it even better -- I really like the way they've used plywood for interior paneling (although I think I would use wood battens rather than metal).
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« Reply #354 on: February 04, 2010, 02:23:50 PM » |
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Hi I'm really impressed with everyone's ideas. My building skills are non-existence right now but I just ordered this cabin kit from a local company. I needed a 200 sq plan with a loft and feel in love with this simple design. It includes local delivery from a local source. It's not pre-cut but designed to have minimal cuts. I'm recycling my old aluminum windows, so I will have less than than pictured. I am planning to use lots of these ideas above, especially the one right above, The bump out for the kitchen with the serving bar is great even though we could mostly outside.  I want to use t-111 siding on the lower 4' then cedar shakes above. |
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« Reply #355 on: February 11, 2010, 11:15:13 AM » |
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Cool contest.
Not sure if anyone has brought this up, but depending on how 200 sf is defined in local codes it could mean to the inside of the exterior wall system. I know that's how area is defined in my city zoning codes. It would add a little more precious area to a tight design.
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« Reply #356 on: February 15, 2010, 06:09:46 PM » |
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Cool contest.
Not sure if anyone has brought this up, but depending on how 200 sf is defined in local codes it could mean to the inside of the exterior wall system. I know that's how area is defined in my city zoning codes. It would add a little more precious area to a tight design.
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You really do have to check your local codes. I'm not certain here, but pretty sure it's the footprint. Someone else up in Washington found that in his area it was the aerial measurement, in other words, include the eave overhang! I WISH it was to the inside of the exterior wall system here, because I'd like to use cob, which makes thick walls! In a 200 s.f. building, you'd lose a lot of floor space with walls a foot or more thick! Kathleen |
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« Reply #357 on: April 12, 2010, 03:25:26 PM » |
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The rules in Butte County, CA say 120 sf. on the exterior dimensions. You can forget about a straw bale building if you plan to lie down.  However, I've seen plans that take a number of non-permit sized houses and placed them rather close together but not touching (Some codes require 6' or 10' distance). But then you can get one as a bunk house, one as a showerhouse/outhosue, one as an offiec, etc. You gotta like builing and hate permitting though. Oh yeah. Right.  |
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« Reply #358 on: April 14, 2010, 05:20:45 PM » |
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Codes here require at least 6' between structures, and that includes the roof line, so you can't connect two small structures with a porch. Unless, of course, you don't mind getting a permit.
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