Tiny House Design Part 4 - Custom Design

Name: Tiny House Design Part 4 - Custom Design
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A Comprehensive 101

Created byMacy Miller

Last updated 10/2018

English

What you'll learn

Start the design of their own custom tiny house.
Answer the big questions of how to design each space in their tiny house
Understand whether they should buy, hire or design their own tiny home.
Be able to design in plan and think in elevation of their own tiny home.
Know their options for selecting doors and windows in their home and how these can impact the feel of their space.
Have a good understanding of the pros and cons of various finish materials both inside and outside their tiny home.

Course content

2 sections • 19 lectures • 2h 3m total length

Instructor Introduction4:48

Tiny House Design5:11
In this section I go over the basics of tiny house design and how it differs from specifying and decorating.
Design Factors2:38
To Buy, Hire or Make Your Own Plans5:27
When considering a tiny house design you have a few options, buy pre-made, hire custom or DIY, in this section we talk about the benefits and drawbacks of each option.
Ten Things, Outlining Your Priorities4:22
This is the starting point I always recommend to folks looking to downsize their homes, find your priorities. I will give you some tips on how to do that in this section.
Apply A Scale4:01
In order to accurately design you must use a scale, here are my suggestions for doing that!
Trailer Size and Loft Options4:52
How do you size your trailer, and what about lofts, are they for you? Just some things to consider!
Working Out A Plan18:54
The logical first step in a design is to figure out a floor plan that works for you, in this section I will give you all kinds of things to consider that will help guide you to an effective plan for you personally.
Storage Spaces3:13
This is often a big concern, in this section I will walk through some good ways to incorporate storage spaces into your design.
Singles, Couples, Families and Pets5:31
An overview of special considerations for singles, couples, Families and pets in a tiny house.
Most Commonly Overlooked Items3:42
After being engulfed in the tiny house world and talking to hundreds of tiny house dwellers this it the list I have compiled of the most common items I have heard people say they wish they thought through better in their own tiny homes.
Exterior: Thinking In Elevation and Roof Styles8:45
It is important to think about your tiny house in 3 dimensions, not just in plan, in this section I will walk you through the pieces to think through and offer advice on how to effectively design your home in 3D.

A big part of this is your roof style, there are a lot of types of roofs and reasons to go with each one, we will talk through the common roof styles and why you may wish to choose one over the others
Design Styles6:13
This is an overview of common design styles, generally one style will resonate with a person more than others. It's good to have an understanding of the styles so that if you come to a wall you can find inspiration in your preferences.
Doors6:18
This is a talk about various types of doors you may choose to use, both exterior and interior and the pros and cons of each.
Windows and Skylights4:53
There are a number of common window types used in tiny houses, this is a talk about various styles, pros and cons of each as well as some general guidelines to special tiny house window considerations.
Lighting1:43
Lighting can play a key role in the comfort of your house it can also be used to help visually divide the space.
Material Selection: Interior19:03
This section is a talk about the pros and cons of various material selections on the interior of your tiny house from walls, floors and millwork.
Material Selection: Exterior10:17
This section is a talk about the pros and cons of various material selections on the exterior of your tiny house, from walls to roofs.
Bonus Lecture: Resources3:15

Requirements

Students should bring an open mind and their curiosity of tiny houses!

Description

This is going to be a conversation about how to design your own tiny house. Fact is tiny houses HAVE to be suited for their occupants, there is no 'one-size-fits-all' but there are things to consider and think about in your daily life. I will share some of the important questions to ask yourself, some things to consider and give you some general rules and background of design to help make the appropriate decisions. Design is daunting but it's also systematic and with tiny houses, form really does follow function, there are reasons that one strategy makes sense over others. In addition to talking about the design of the actual house I will touch on designing your lifestyle!

There are approximately 2 hours of information relating to design, materials, and processes - as it applies to tiny homes. This course is formatted to provide the information relevant to you and enable you to make the best decision for yourself. If you are excited about tiny houses and how they may empower you this course is for you!

Who this course is for:

This course is for all of those interested in learning the options and opportunities when it comes to transitioning to a tiny house
This course is for those in the beginning stages of understanding all of the decisions that go into your own tiny home.
This course is probably not for you if you are looking for in depth 'how-to' information on the steps to building your own tiny home.
This course if for those looking to learn more about the tiny house movement and if it is right for you!

Tiny House Design Part 4 - Custom Design

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Instructor Introduction1 lecture • 5min

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