This article will show you how one couple built their very own mortgage-free small house for $5,900 and how you might be able to do the same using reclaimed materials that are inexpensive and many times completely free. All it takes is your dedication and labor. I’m handing it over to Deputy Gene now. Thank you for reading. – Alex
My wife and I decided to build a small house as cheaply as we could as a weekend getaway. We had a relative who worked at a lumber supply house and would call us whenever they had seconds on sale. We purchased anything they had figuring we would need it eventually. We worked every weekend I had off and it took us a little over a year to finish. Here it is about four weekends into the project.
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Married Couple Build Small Home for as Cheap as They Can… Final Cost: $5,900… Here’s How They Did It…
Photo Credit Deputy Gene
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Meet Brendon and Akua who built a 500-square-foot small house in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The home was designed and constructed with the help of Smallworks Studios / Laneway Housing in Vancouver.
A while back we featured Paula and Skip’s 500-square-foot home from Smallworks Studios which you may also like. Brendon and Akua went with Laneway’s West Coast Loft model which features a loft bedroom, luxurious kitchen, living area with balcony, and a garage. They built it in Brendon’s parent’s backyard so they didn’t have to buy additional land. Since it has a flat roof you can easily add solar panels or even a living roof.
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Couple’s 500-Square-Foot Small House
Photo Credits Brendon and Akua of http://buildsmall.blogspot.com
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Villa Mecklin by Huttunen-Lipasti-Pakkanen Architects demonstrates how distinctive geometry and natural materials create compelling small architecture. This wedge-shaped waterfront house in Finland features pine walls, floors, and ceilings throughout, with large windows that frame the lake scenery. The angular porch extends living space outdoors while the minimalist interior maintains focus on the surrounding landscape.
Design Details
- Name: Villa Mecklin
- Location: Finland (waterfront)
- Architect: Huttunen-Lipasti-Pakkanen Architects
- Form: Wedge/angular shape
- Interior: Pine walls, floors, and ceilings
- Windows: Large glazing for lake views
- Style: Minimalist Scandinavian
Wedge House Exterior
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