Austin Tiny House is throwing an open house to celebrate the completion of their first tiny house. The open house will take place on Saturday December 18, 2010 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 5213 Jim Hogg Ave in Austin, TX. The house features:
- 80 square feet plus a loft that can fit a king sized bed
- 6 energy efficient windows
- Low voltage LED lights
- Ample power outlets and switches to manage your power usage
- Separate 15A breaker and GFCI circuit (just plug the included extension cord in somewhere)
- Swinging glass shower door and venting bath fan with light
- Low maintenance, eco-friendly composting toilet (with hideaway shelf for showering)
- Hot shower from a propane powered portable hot water heater (tank stored outside)
- Full sized front door with screen
- Average hall-closet sized closet
- Modular kitchen – easily movable sink with fold away counter tops
- Decent sized pantry
- Capacity for conveniences such as window AC unit, dorm fridge, counter top stove, etc.
- Enough porch for a couple of people to sit comfortably
- Vinyl siding and flooring
- Mold resistant drywall and paneled ceiling
- Fully insulated walls, floors and ceiling – roofing felt wrapped instead of Tyvek to avoid condensation buildup
- Running water from a garden hose hookup with grey water recycling capabilities
- All on a 16 ft double axle flatbed trailer (capacity 7000 lbs)
- Includes 4 jack stands and cement blocks to give it a solid foundation when parked
- Walls painted white ready for your favorite color – or okay as is
- Extra uninstalled closet shelf and bamboo blinds to customize to your tastes
The house is for sale; the price is $15,000. See the entire building process captured in photos and written details at Austin Tiny House.
I first read about this at The Tiny Life.
