October 2019

Hot Water

Previous Next 35% of the energy needs of a household are consumed in the production of Hot Water.  A tiny house generally has two or three uses of hot water in the bathroom, laundry and kitchen which is moderate to the traditional uses in most homes. This design is attempting to meet off grid if …

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Electrical Systems

Previous Next Most houses in Australia have a single electrical system that may be broken up into two or more circuits.  Usually there are separate circuts for light and power.  Most of these circuits are 240 volt AC or alternating current.  Many lighting fixtures are in fact 12 volt DC (Direct Current) however these light …

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Walls

Previous Next Our tiny homes are being built with Steel SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels) otherwise known as coolroom panels. To meet our required R value ratings we need to use 75mm wall panels and 125mm Roofing panels. I have been concerned to avoid our tiny homes looking like large mobile coolrooms so we are intending …

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Foundations

Previous Next One of the problems with building a Tiny House without wheels is that you have to establish a reasonable foundation system to support the tiny home and prevent it from being affected by wind and rain. As we are designing for a moveable structure we shouldnt leave a mess if we remove the …

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