Architect Jeffery S Poss designed and built this tiny structure specifically for meditation, featuring two large east and west-facing windows that ensure sunlight throughout the day. The design includes a fountain to mask exterior sounds and a layout with dual loft spaces that could be adapted for sleeping platforms, making the meditation retreat adaptable as a full-time tiny dwelling.
Design Details
- Designer/Builder: Jeffery S Poss, Architect
- Purpose: Meditation retreat (adaptable for living)
- Windows: Two large windows (east and west facing)
- Features: Built-in fountain, dual loft spaces
- Natural Light: Sunlight throughout the day
- Sound: Fountain masks unwanted exterior noise
Meditation Tiny House
Photo via Jeffery S Poss, Architect
Conversion Potential
While designed for meditation, the structure could be converted for full-time living:
- Dual Sleeping Lofts: Platforms by each large window create semi-private sleeping areas
- Flexible Upper Level: Second loft serves as storage or guest sleeping
- Main Floor Living: Ground level accommodates kitchen and bathroom
- Natural Light: East-west windows illuminate the space throughout the day
Lessons from Purpose-Built Tiny Structures
- Single-Purpose Design Enhances Function: Structures built for specific activities excel at their intended use
- Window Orientation Matters: East-west placement ensures all-day natural light
- Sound Design Creates Atmosphere: Water features mask distracting noises
- Dual Lofts Multiply Space: Two elevated platforms double usable vertical area
- Retreat Designs Adapt to Living: Meditation structures often convert well to full-time dwellings
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that certainly is an eye-catching design, but the roof valley between the 2 window peaks concentrates rather than disperses rain water, which is just asking for a leak to occur there. not to mention heavy ice dams building up in winter.
a similar design without those problems would offset the two peaks: one as shown by the back of the structure, the other one brought forward to the front, and the structure lengthened slightly so there is no overlap. that would make lofts in the peaks more private too.
You’re probably right although I did read on the architect’s site that the roof design does collect water (I think it’s for a water fountain underneath the structure?? Not sure)
It is quite common and probably more economical to collect rainwater centrally. If flashing is properly designed and installed it should not present an issue. Structure would have to be calculated and sized properly for concentrated snow loads specific to climate as well. “Butterfly” and “shed” roofs do not protect the walls from sun or rain below their higher eve-lines and also require specially detailed flashing at the high eves.
Tx Alex, for sharing Poss’ work here. He now teaches at my alma mater so it was a little like a trip back to to UofI at C-U 🙂