The Future of Tiny Living

The Duo is designed for two people to live in, primarily focusing on instances when one has to live with someone they do not know. To help promote a sense of privacy a gooseneck trailer is used to divide the home, each occupant has their own section as the trailer provides a change in elevation. The exterior of the structure is rectangular in form that tapers out toward the roof. The exterior pine wood siding is made of engineered wood in order to be environmentally friendly with the benefits of less upkeep, and it is cheaper to purchase compared to real wood. Four solar panels are installed on top of the aluminum roof that feeds the collected solar power to stackable saltwater batteries. The walls are made of structural insulated panels (SIPs) to reduce the weight of the home. To assist in keeping the home cool, double glazed thermally broken windows are installed throughout. To help reduce the use of electrical energy a Dickinson Propane Fireplace is installed in the center of the home. With the use of a compost toilet called the Cinderella Incineration Toilet, this home is able to be used in remote locations with ease. In addition to green living, a grey water system is used to recycle sink water for gardening.

Pacific Everblue is a tiny home meant to house two college students on Parking Lot C at Southwestern College. Designed to reduce the residents' carbon footprint, this tiny home has eco-friendly features such as the composting toilet, kitchen compost pail, a small garden, and solar panels. The idea behind the exterior design of this tiny home was to transmit the emotionally calming impact the color teal often has to the residents upon arrival and it was livened up by the plants and the vertical plant wall. In contrast to the dark exterior, the interior is bright and designed to make the space feel larger than it truly is. It includes a living space, kitchen, bathroom, and two separate sleeping lofts, with storage hidden throughout the space.