Elizabeth Turnbull, a Yale grad student, decided it would be cheaper and greener to build her own mini-home on a trailer, than pay for traditional housing.
The thing even has solar panels! She's done a lot with 8x18 feet of space. The home has a sleeping loft, storage, a study area, a kitchen, a living area, and a bathroom. And, it's totally off the grid. You'll notice the simple passive design. During the winter, the side with all the windows will gather sunlight. During the summer, she'll turn the trailer around and leave the slanted roof facing the sun. Three solar panels will power her computer, lights, and other electronics in the home. The tiny house has a small shower, composting toilet, and propane to heat the home when necessary.
In keeping with bettershelter's philosophy, smaller = better!
bettershelter says: TOW IT!
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