Buildings under 200 sf - was the winner ever built?

[paul s]

I really  like the winning entry for a lot of reasons.  Simple to build, its accessibility, and open plan.  I am thinking the tall  ceilings would make if "feel" rommy inside.  Has any one built this small home?
  would  like to se photos if any one has.

[John Raabe]

I haven't seen photos of any built projects but your question gave me a chance to revisit this great little design. Everyone would modify this to their own needs. Here are some changes I would make.



The pocket doors can't really cut through the pole framing so I would do a set of inward swinging french doors and an opening window near where the table would be. The bath could be redone with a sink and eliminate the side door and ramp if wheelchair access is not needed. I would probably platform (stick) frame this rather than use a pole frame. Use full height triple built-up stud posts between the big upper windows then sheath the corners for bracing panels.

The movable front deck will be quite a challenge even in the size shown. I would build a larger permanent deck and deal with security issues with lockable shutters on the french doors.

[paul s]

More good ideas, My thought too to  do without the side door.  Was thinking sliding glass door for the front  entry to eliminate any door swing.

I have to think with the windows up high the inside would be light and airy.  I like the idea of  a full width deck, could be roofed and screened in in the future.  i know defets the 200 sq ft.  but by then the bushes may have grown high enough  to hide things.

[John Raabe]

 

The interior would be quite airy and there is enough room for a storage loft over the kitchen/bath area of the back wall.

The slider could work but I was trying to stick to the approximate 5' spacing on the vertical supports. That would not leave room for a slider of sufficient width to get thing in and out.

[paul s]

Have to agree on the sliding door.  I am thinking of using this design as a shed and stick framing it.  Framing for windows and doors in the future.  For future expansion framing in a front porch with the roof just below the upper windows  and maybe 8 feet wide and the length of the house 20 feet.