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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.