This monolithic cob house is completely off-grid with a 1-kilowatt solar power system and a backup generator for electricity, a Rumford fireplace and propane radiant in-floor heating, and a constructed wetland for natural wastewater treatment.
The modern interior living space is approximately 1,000 square feet in size with an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living room, as well as 2 bedrooms, a mechanical room, and a bathroom.
Monolithic Cob House With Solar-Power
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Jake & Kiva started building their 20-foot long tiny house in 2014 and they’ve been living in it full-time with their cat and dog for 4 years now!
They came up with some brilliant solutions and designs to maximize the small space and make it as functional as possible, and the build cost $36K CAD.
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Jake & Kiva’s 20-ft. Self-Built Tiny Home
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This is a stunning DIY conversion of an ambulance into a camper van, built by Amanda and her dad over the course of 7 months.
The vehicle is a 2006 Ford E-350 cutaway that used to be an emergency response vehicle for the US Navy. Amanda bought it for $10,000 CAD and the conversion cost an additional $10,000 CAD.
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She Built It With Her Dad In 7 Months
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This is the Red River Bunkie in Bobcaygeon, Ontario.
The cabin is 2-storeys high, it measures 27′ long x 14′ wide x 18′ tall, and it weighs 12,000 lbs. The structure sits on a raft made that’s made with 11 polyethylene-covered styrofoam floats that provide 32,000 lbs of buoyancy.
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27-ft. Floating Tiny Cabin in Bobcaygeon, Ontario
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This beautiful and unique tiny house has an intricately curved gable roof.
It also features a hand-carved barrel door, two spacious lofts, two unique space-saving ladders, a large fireplace, AND a full bathroom with a cleverly hidden storage shelf.
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Incredible Tiny House With Curved Gable Roof
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This is Tal and Nao’s Rainforest Yurt!
It’s a 32 ft traditional canvas yurt that has been modified for the West Coast climate by adding a shingled roof, wooden siding, and extra insulation.
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Tal and Nao’s Rainforest Wooden-Yurt
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The West Coast Tiny Home is an incredibly beautiful self-built tiny house on wheels on Vancouver Island.Â
Amy and Craig from West Coast Tiny Home spent a lot of time designing their home before they started to build, and the extra planning really paid off!Â
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Modern Self-Built Tiny Home With Impressive Interior
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Zach & Leala from Big Hearts Tiny Vegans designed this unique and beautiful 24-foot long tiny house and built it from paycheque to paycheque, as well as with gifts of time and materials from family and friends. Â
It cost them approximately $40,000 CAD ($31,175 USD) to build the 200-sq.-ft. house, including the cost of appliances.Â
They Built The Tiny House Over Time On A Limited Budget
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This is the Fox Sparrow tiny house built by Rewild Homes.
It’s spacious, functional, and bright; and it’s perfect for a person or couple who plan to work from home.
This Tiny House is Perfect for Working from Home
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