Old But Still Good

Sticking to these rates throughout the design process will ensure budgets are adhered to and home owners have a realistic understanding of what is available to them. Builder rates vary depending on their means of construction, quality and timeline of the project.

Why wouldn’t you be!

They’re everywhere! For sale on marketplace, scattered across social media and YouTube', including popular series’ such as "Living Big in a Tiny House". These mobile small homes make us imagine an easy, manageable way of living and a feeling of freedom. 

They encourage us to use space creatively and question how much stuff we truly need.

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Recycled Materials:

Yet, having visited Tiny House expos and seen several builds, many people know that not all Tiny Homes hit the mark. Size isn’t the only important thing. The materials used, how they’re made and make you feel are just as important. Many new homes feel cold and lifeless, with plain walls and bright lights that lack the warmth and character found in old cottages or worn out warehouses. 

The flaws in natural, aged materials help us connect with a building and this applies to any home, big or small.

Getting Involved:

Additionally, there is value in the occupant or owners’ being involved in the construction process in some way to further increase this connection. The best “Grand Designs” episodes are usually the ones where the owners are building and pursuing unusual and creative ideas. Several students of the Tiny House course - and teachers as explained below - have purchased the shell of the house after course to finish the fit out on their own.