Architect Jeffery Broadhurst built this 140 square foot off-grid cottage in West Virginia as a DIY project. The standout feature is a full-height glass garage door that opens the interior directly to the outdoors. The remote location requires off-road vehicle access, making the self-sufficient design essential.
Design Details
- Designer: Jeffery Broadhurst (Architect)
- Location: West Virginia
- Size: 140 square feet
- Construction: DIY
- Utilities: Off-grid
- Access: Off-road vehicle only
- Key Feature: Full-height glass garage door
Cottage Exterior with Garage Door Open
Images via Remodelista
Interior View
Lessons from Garage Door Cottage Design
- Garage Doors Create Instant Indoor-Outdoor Flow: Opening an entire wall connects small interiors to larger outdoor spaces
- Glass Panels Maintain Views When Closed: Full-height windows in the door preserve natural light and scenery in all weather
- Off-Grid Design Suits Remote Locations: Self-sufficient systems eliminate the need for utility infrastructure
- Architect DIY Projects Prove Accessibility: Professional designers building their own structures demonstrate achievable construction methods
- Small Footprints Work for Getaway Cabins: Minimal space serves occasional-use retreats without excessive maintenance
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Wow, wow, wow is all I can say. That is such a cool cottage and the view – stunning.
It’s one of my favorite designs… especially with that garage door being able to open up like that. Plus it’s got windows so you can still enjoy the view when it’s closed. Spectacular!
Truly ingenious! Best idea ever for thinking ‘outside the box.’ Pretty much destroys critics who mock so-called confined areas. Three big advantages: fresh air option; added instant space; enhanced scenery. I’m sure this will help to energize the home-building industry. A relative of mine retired from the garage door industry, after 30 years. I’m sure he will be happy to see this new example of innovation! Exhibits like this surely inspire new hope for would-be home owners, especially those having limited financial resources. Should also be great inspiration for people in other countries, where resources are limited but personal ambition is impemented. …thanks
As I see it, the one big drawback is that the garage door would not be air tight when closed.
Which, depending on its locale may not be an issue, but for most areas with “normal” weather patterns this would, especially from a moisture point of view.
I have just recently started looking at the newsletter that is sent out. I am impressed with all the innovative ideas.
In some cases the articles with pictures are very adequate but I am really interested in the bathrooms and how the plumbing and fixtures are arranged. I was wondering if there is a source for just bathrooms?
I am not a small person, 6foot 4 inches, #250+. I would like to see the maximum in fixtures with the small space. The shower would be a concern.
Welcome John! Gee. I don’t have a section like that. But that’s a great idea. Maybe I’ll make a compilation post of some of the best tiny bathrooms featured here. You know… There is this post you might get a kick out of for now though: http://tinyhousepins.com/17-storage-hacks-for-small-bathrooms/