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2nd Place Winner This design by Bart Cubbins was the best example of the "maximum livability" approach. Plan Front Elevation Comments from jurors: "This is a good example of a derivative design. The designer acknowledged that a larger cottage from architect Ross Chapin had been the inspiration. Yet, this in many ways is a unique design." "You could actually have four people in this place!" "Nice looking little building with a usable bath and galley, a large feeling sitting area and dining for two. The loft and basement fill it out and make for a great little tiny house." 3rd Place Winner This design, the first in a series from Jonsey of Hay, Australia is the simplest to build. In fact, an experienced builder could whip this little building up directly from Jonsey's plan here. Click the graphic for a larger image. Yes, the dimensions are in that mysterious system called metric (used down under and in other places in the civilized world). Follow this link to the forum for more on this design (and look further along for others).
Comments from jurors: "Another easy to build shed roof design with a great outdoor room added with the deck." "The pop-outs for the seating use the cantilever strength of the joists to good effect." "The depth of the porch roof can be used to control sun angles and thus this sun tempered design can work in many climates." Honorable Mention There were many other very interesting designs and new ones are being posted all the time to our lively Small Home Design/Build Forum. The following forum link now has over 18 pages of postings and designs "Buildings under 200 sf" Feel free to add your ideas to the thread (registration is free). Thanks to all the participants who contributed their thoughts, designs and ideas to this interesting project. Bravo! John Raabe |
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