They save or export as files I don't know anything about .dxf or .wmf
apparently no GIF or JPG.
No on both counts . I don't have a cad program , nor do I know how you all do that computer stuff . 8) Jee I can barely send e mail :-[ I can build it if , once you design it , and I can design on paper but not the puter :( Amanda's trying to help me with cut and paste , multitple windows , etc . I am learning slowly ;) Some great designs your all coming up with :) Keep at it , HTBH ;)PEG
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[size=16]Feel free to send suggestions and ask questions if my drawings arent clear. They were done on Paint and converted to gif[/size].
This is turning into an interesting contest and it is going to be difficult to pick a single winner. What do you think would be most fair? I've thought of setting up an on-line voting system, perhaps someone knows a tool to do this?
This: http://tinypic.com/95y7sx.jpg, which is Bart's floorplan, shows up here as a broken image. It won't load/display in IE either! :(
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I found this a very intrigueing exercise but would like to point out that most of the designs posted are aimed at the young skinny nimble and able-bodied. :D As I am confined to a wheelchair and plus-sized into the bargain, I decided to see what I could design all on one level and as accessible as possible. That meant NO steps, ladders, lofts for sleeping. So here are two designs. The first is a simple minded shed built as a pole building.
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The second is a bit more upmarket and designed
for a slab. Its a bit over 200 sq.ft with the bumpout.
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This is wonderful
Feel free to send suggestions and ask questions if my drawings arent clear. They were done on Paint and converted to gif.
I have really enjoyed this thread. I have a few novice questions. Although the homes are tiny (I enjoy space manipulation) some of the plans have many corners in them. Does this not make the build harder and more expensive? and possibly more time consuming when building?
Good question and a point that has surfaced here before.
Yes - it costs more, if you are hiring it out especially, but if you are doing it yourself, aside form taking more time, cost is not too much greater and you have the satisfaction of having what you want.
This one is my favorite. Who says a tiny house can't be architecturally interesting!?!
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This one is my favorite. Who says a tiny house can't be architecturally interesting!?!
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MIke, under 200 just might be a TearDrop Eh.
Some places, at least, the 200 sf is footprint.
While you're playing with that idea, get Mike Oehler's $25 and up Underground House book.
He's not real fond of purely underground rooms but he does have an inexpensive way to build underground.
Kathleen, if you are thinking of joining the troglodyte way of life, you may want to look at Mike Oehler's book, The $50 and Up Underground House. It could give you some ideas for your underground structures as far as framing member sizes go.
John has talked about a pressure treated wood basement type plan also. I can't remember if there is anything posted here or not. Possibly a search will turn up something.
Can the bracing be down in the lower half of the wall where the plywood is? How many braces will it take in the upper top four feet in a twenty foot wall? how much space do they have to cover? I don't like these diagonal braces. Messing up my window plans.
"Too many people moving into their barns. Poor people are a pain in the butt. Why don't they just get a loan or something? Jeez!"
Finally, someone that I don't have to explain the pronunciation of my name to. w*
Very sharp looking design. Why no window at the kitchen sink?
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Yens as in Yonas. (Jonas) right?
pronounce J's as Y's. My grandfather's name was Jens Jorgen Juhl. How is that for a mouthful.come to the SW and the J becomes an H
On a recent visit to Vancouver I came across this student project from Emily Carr University which made me think of this thread -
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*snip*
64ft is a bit tight for me but the homeless girl withthe red jacket seem to like hers ;)
The size of the place was dictated by the fact that I had never built anything from the ground up before, and the fact that I am very limited on funding. It was also the biggest that I could be confident of getting built by winter with a very small labor pool. My daughter helped with the layout and framing, my ex helped get the roof on. I did everything else, due mostly to my irrational "do it myselfish" streak. I really learned a lot.
The solar panels total 12 watts, 2 6v batteries have a total of 200 amp hours at 12v, several cheap 12v incandescent bulbs give light at the head of each bunk plus 1 ceiling light inside and one over the porch. I took the batteries to work about every other week last winter to top them off. They are holding up well so far this summer. I can watch a movie once a week and not drop the voltage below 12.4v. There is also a small 120v inverter screwad to the wall by the breaker box to run drills and such.
Heat is a 20,000 btu unvented "Blue Flame" heater from Harbor Freight. Last winter used 2 100lb tanks of propane (about 20 gallons each) to keep it around 60 degrees. The roof only had one layer of r-19 insulation, but now has 4 layers. The walls and floor are r-19.
The puppy currently sleeps on her bed on the floor. In winter she gets the bottom bunk and I move to the top, but she prefers to sleep out in the snow unless it is really cold. When inside, she can almost heat the place. Energetic little mutt.
There are several cases of food under the bed along with 50lb of rice, 50+lb of beans, 30lb of pasta, 15 gallon jugs of distilled water and lots of other stuff. It is just over half full, so I have to buy more food. Smiley
If I had it to do over, I would have built it 8x12 instead of having the covered porch. I will eventually build a "big" house, likely 16x20, maybe with a loft. Someday.
so..about 5.5 on top loft..how high at bottom standard 8 ft ? ???
bpaar, that's a very good looking plan.
Especially the entrance/bathroom part is very well done.
Here is an interesting design I found while searching for "Tiny houses"
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.
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!
Today, Bill has shared the SketchUp file and it can be downloaded here: http://www.countryplans.com/Downloads/Barts.zip
This 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.html
Thanks to Bill :D :D :D
Here is an interesting design I found while searching for "Tiny houses"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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Plan
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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.
psammy
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10'x22'
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Mounted on trailer for easy relocation. The home can be removed from the trailer and set onto a permanent foundation. Trailer can be licensed for over the road transport. Trailer has two-3500 pound axles, brakes on one axle. 2-5/8” trailer ball, mechanical tongue jack. Trailer can be towed with half ton pickup with a Class III weight distributing hitch, or with a heavy duty pickup truck with Class III hitch.
They installed one on the tank and one going into the house do not understand that one. All for just a range. are two regulators.