I appreciate the way that this group is trying to make home construction less skilled, however they talk about traditional construction like it's an albatross that is somehow harder to learn than it really is. People with limited education have been building houses around the world using traditional techniques for millennia. This is a great idea, and timely, I just think it's important to consider that the traditional techniques are within reach for most folks.
A building code approved dwelling of equal or greater size is far easier for the inexperienced and is far cheaper. The best flat pack diy house is the one any lumber yard delivers for building a simple gable ended house of any dimension and roof trusses on a 24 ft gable wall span makes building the roof an easier step than this as does using precut 2x4 studs for building exterior bearing walls
Your definitely correct. Maybe make a diy kit with traditional materials and instructions for each step. The only reason people buy these overpriced tiny diy kits is because they come with instructions
@@marcellogenovese199 Those timings are ridiculous. (they probably just hung out and wanted to be on film.) The modules for my 250 m2 house are being assembled off the CNC machine by two factory workers right now, it will take 4-5 weeks, then 1-2 more for the lego construction. And yes, cost of labor is the killer, which is why this method rules.
It looks very appealing in how easy and versatile. However. Some folks live in areas that get major storm seasons. ... The shipping container options ... can withstand 170mph winds. And I love wool immensely; but I could not give any to my squirrels, because once wool gets dirty, it really must be washed and dried. . . This looks fabulous if you just don’t have weather issues.
If I could collect craftsmen or any type of housing for that matter nowadays, you can then call me Mrs. Rockefeller. All silliness aside, you ain’t kidding about a good craftsman build. Another was way to get a well built place in the states: Amish home builders make them.
wouldn't working together with a carpenter for 4 days get you a stronger cabin? meanwhile you would learn a bit of the craft, and it would cost less than this thing
@@marcellogenovese199 It all depends upon the geographical location. What you've observed may be true for your area. Here in Asia, most homes can be built easily by villagers and farm workers from cinder blocks and cement, with concrete foundations and support columns. Cement tiles are common for the roof. Such modest homes last families for generations, resisting storms and earthquakes. They can be modified and added to as the family requires. I know, because I supervised the building of one 17 years ago, by local labourers who had the requisite skills, and it suits us fine.
could well be@@FeelItRising , but I feel like long boards nailed together beat small boxes bolted together. Less chances of inaccuracies adding up to compounding weaknesses. I am not a builder
It requires a lot of skills as well as instincts in order to simplify of what is tedious certain, certain in such a way that the result is realized, designed and accustomed to the needs of today's fast paced environment, movable sturdy and can be amphibian type as well, one should have the "impromptu"to construct the hurdle in order to be a statement for it is signaturedly genuine. Ms.Kirsten, thank you for making many realize what the grandeurs of simplicity is.
12:36 I am so glad you said that because i used to frame houses with my uncle and watching this, during the whole first 12 minutes i was like “why the hell would i do that instead of just building it the old fashioned way. I’m sure it’d be faster and cheaper and i have all the tools already.” So being honest and upfront really took me of my high horse. Now that i think of it, it does make sense for those who don’t have the confidence and experience framing to be able to build something they’ll be proud of. That being said, i question the degree to which this is easier or even faster than just framing it. It seems exponentially more complicated than building a wall on the floor and raising it. However, to each their own. Great idea for those who dig it, or for those who live in places (like Europe) with crazy regulations about who can do what where and when.
building designer here and agree with you. overall seems a neat way to go, modular framing with ply or cross laminated timber can be stronger, more durable with same level of assembly of stick build. never cheaper
Yes, I can see where you are coming from. While I like the modular concept, I question why cutting things into too many small pieces then assemble them together; somehow it goes against the time/energy efficiency.
I love the engineering of the boxes and of course the vertical overlapping of the wall joints. This is like a giant, occupy-able, 3D puzzle! Fantastic work and the non fiberglass insulation makes it greater!
This modular nearly self build is great for those of us with limited building experience. For anyone, really. Like the use of sheep's wool (thanks to the sheep too) for insulation and the simplicity of it. Thanks for the video and explanations.
What a great idea! I love how people can get hands-on and build their own home even with little to no prior experience. The concept they came up with is a fantastic response to a very real issue for the common person!
Interesting work-around for regulations, but like he says, a couple guys could frame that building in a day, conventionally. And you get supply chain economy and compatibility that way. Also, if you’re gonna float the floor, do it high enough for a workable crawl space to access mechanical. Love the ground screw foundation tho!
@@lasuperchica59 theres a uk company that manufactures them... they may have used the same co. Would be good of them to pop up supply links in the description.
I have been thinking about tiny house living for years, but with hardly any skills in crafting I just haven’t dared venture into the unknown… with this I really think I could. This is such a great way for people like me to have chance at a life with no mortgage… This is just amazing.❤️👍😋
I think what they have is a combination of a manufacturing company, a design firm, a structural engineering test company and an architect and interior designer firm..
Wasn’t expecting to see an old work mate on this channel lol, use to work with the long haired ginger guy in the theatre industry putting sets together !
The only negative I can think of, is what are the odds on getting such a gorgeous English sunny day with no rain or drizzle! hahaha! In all seriousness I would be very interested in this if I were living in the UK (British Aussie here) 🤛🏻
2:45: You actually "knocked" the boxes together with a MALLET and "drilled them in" with SCREWS. Big difference. Great job with this new idea for construction. Thanks!
This was a fantastic documentary. As an architecture student, I'm always looking for inovative ways of building; this video did a great job of explaining the concept. It was inspiring!
IKEA is now just a cheap “Chinamart”. They “used” to sell quality items made in Europe..... now, 90% of their stock is made in China! Wouldn’t touch anything from IKEA that I would want to last! 🙁 (they sold out to cheap shit/bigger profit) 😡
@@ch2821 well that is capitalism! I usually find good things there if you scrutinise the material, the real wood and skip MDF and other types of compressed boards, and the more pricey things! I have a few things lasted a very long time.
Hubby and I just bought 2.3 acres in Oregon for $19,000 with the goal of building a 16x24 cabin. It’s a terrifying thought some days but we are determined! No services on the land so we will be off-grid but only 30 minutes from a reasonable lay large city with all the stores we will need to get supplies. Target date to start build is summer 2022, after we pay off the land. Currently learning about solar and we have the water situation figured out so we are good to go when the time comes. Absolutely can’t wait! We spend time camping on it right now. We will be snowed in for a couple months and are excited about that! I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but we are looking forward to it!
I absolutely love the work that you do and the places that you cover. NEVER a disappointment, ALWAYS interesting and filled with little fun facts about the places that you cover. My VERY favorite places are the ones who build into rock and the earth and especially, when you show the beautiful little hobbit homes. You REALLY do have one of the GREATEST jobs EVER!!!
I was going to comment something suprisingly similar, but you already did. Thanks for the vids, I prefer ones like this where you have a movable structure with a very small but functional interior.
Another innovative way of building a house like the fact that there's not waste a lot of waste as you would build these you would get faster and faster and as easy to put together
like a Modern day Community Barn Raising . This sort of thing is Much needed today . Helps build community , helps cut cost of professional builders 💪🏽💪🏾💕💲
A throwback to the olden days of manufactured ground pilings and CNC cut manufactured lumber! Just like Grandpa! Joking aside it is a nice consumer product.
@@ronwest7930 there shouldn’t be any planning requirement for sympathetic builds on land that fall into a category that allows self sufficiency and environmental sustainability
This is awesome! Can you do a documentary on arched cabins like this one? Arched cabins are metal building kits that are supposed to be easy to put together.
As a carpenter / contractor for over 20 years I can see how this could a good solution even for a skilled person. If I needed a small building in a location that a big lumber delivery truck couldn't get to having all these parts ready to go would be great also the amount of waste that need to get off site would be minimal. The extra cost of a system like this could definitely be canceled out by the extra costs that can come up when building in difficult to reach location.
This underscores how even well-conceived and executed "DIY" tiny home kits are (ultimately) considerable undertakings. The idea's often overly romanticized in "TH-cam" vids. However, in this case, (by showing virtually the entire process), we're reminded that even young, hale and hearty, adults will need plenty of time, friends and specialized expertise to make it a success.
I love it - wooden LEGO for tiny houses. I hope this becomes popular and gets economies of scale and then can be extremely competitive with stick framing. AND - this technique / concept DOES have lots of choices - dismantling and other options that stick framing with extreme permanence does not.
So basically it's 30k dollars for 300 sqft unfinished shell. Cool idea but you could build a 300sqft frame built tiny home completely finished for that price.
True! Especially if you build it yorself. In fact, you can build 2x6" framing for walls for insulation thickness, and you can make it modular by making 4×4' walls stacked instead of 8x8' standard.
Yes, you could possibly. But the Architects were saying 'well what if you were not an accomplished carpenter or willing to give that a go'. A self-build is so daunting. Plus it is like self-assembly furniture. So for a certain market it appears to be ideal. They said it would be more expensive to use their self-assembly pack but then it fits a certain market. It looks like you put one of these units together quite quickly. The couple in the first part of the video said it took them 3 months... but do not know if that was full time or not.
Kirsten, the reality is you are simply building a house just like it was done over a hundred years ago, when people could order a house kit from Sears and Robbuck from New York that was shipped by train to anywhere in the USA then transported by horse drawn wagon to the house site.
My grandfather lived in a two-storey house with his parents and nine siblings in the early 1900's. The carpenter pre-cut every single board before ever assembling the house! Your project reminds me of that time. Silent movie by comedian Buster Keaton uses the mail- order house kits to create an entertaining comedy!
This is a really neat concept. I think at this point it would be really hard to get permits in my town to build this. But it was more recognized it would be easier to use.
As much as I love the idea behind this, the design has a major moisture problem. Putting a vapour barrier on the cold side of the insulation will lead to condensation against the insulation, which will lead to mould problems in a decade or two. I don't think it's an unsolvable problem, but it does need adressing.
I love the tiny house movement and would love to reduce my living space in the future. But; if I'd decide to down size my living space, it's a must..! increase the detailing and finish of the space.
Another few months and wood will retreat from all time highs. Wood will never be cheap, but it's being manipulated by the four big wood suppliers. Wood SHOULD NOT BE EXPENSIVE. It's renewable and labor is inexpensive, big machinery doesn't make up 50% of the cost of wood. Wood suppliers are choking the market to drive up margins. Greedy bastards.
@@bentnickel7487 Perhaps, but the other explanation is that during corona, production went down, nobody invested in new mills, and everybody were taken by surprise by the current building boom. This is a global market drought, not just controlled by "the four big suppliers" somewhere. And yes, I agree that it will look different a year from now.
What a great video! I really love what this company is doing, I'm going to reach out to them to help convert my van. The designs seem beautiful and pretty sustainable .
Absolutely love this but can I ask why not use sip panels??? (I'm guessing weight and making the structure more mobile but if the structure wasn't going to be moved would sip panels make more sense ???)
SIP panels would also probably be lighter because you can use lighter plywood for the skins. This is an interesting idea but not really a good solution to the underlying problem.
@@dejayrezme8617 I’ve toyed with the idea of making sips using 3mm skins and 2” foam panels to build a small hut. What would you recommend gluing such a thing with?
@@boathemian7694 If you use PU foam you could use many different glues. The surface of the foam needs to be rough enough so you don't get delamination. With XPS you need to be use glue that won't melt the foam. I've been learning about boatbuilding for a little bit. Personally I'd use XPS and thickened epoxy and also sheathe the plywood in a thin layer of 200gsm (6oz) fiberglass. That is probably the cheapest and most lightweight way to build a waterproof wall panel. Just need to paint epoxy and wear PPE. I'm also looking for ways to vacuum infuse fiberglass and XPS on a flat table.
Tesla have designed one for $50k. Not sure they're in Europe yet though. Elon lives in one to be close to work. They're foldable and fully furnished except bed and sofa . The co is called boxable .
The tiny house concept I am sold on. The issue in the UK is LAND. The price is beyond most people and the fat cats sit on it to enhance their profits and pensions
That's so unfortunate. .. .. Come to American, I bought 5 acres in Colorado for 10k and I make 100 dollar payment's monthly. It absolutely beautiful out there.. I designed my quite small A-frame home myself and will start construction in two years.
@@mmjnice97 Of course you can be bankrupted by medical bills or get shot in a supermarket or killed by a cop but if you can look past those inconveniences, yeah. Murrica!
@@amandawilcox9638 thank you so much!! I'll be posting TH-cam videos about my build when I begin so sub to my channel. And btw you can check out my Colorado off grid property on my TH-cam channel if you would like to see the land I bought..
When I saw the huge land screw, the first thing that popped in my head was. I don't want to meet that dog that's going to be tethered down in that yard. 🤣 There's one thing the U-Build engineer said that stuck with me, if the building materials (container) needs to be shipped in from outside of the country, its really no longer a green solution. In his example it was shipping U-Build made components outside of the country. I like the fact U-Build is dealing with finding solutions to reduce heavy construction aspects of building a house. Simplifying the foundation, truly making these structures relocatable many years down the road. 👍🏼
A part of the Housing problem today is we have been so dumb down by our education, and came to generally lack skill to build our own shelter. Even making a simple wooden box is a miracle
Hello, you have not forgotten how to build, you’re just distancing yourself from your history and ancestry. One of the best and ecologically friendly building materials and structures is with cob. The celts and Gauls I have been doing it for millennia’s, And it’s one traditional way to go about it. Lord of the rings. Thanks
Would like to see innovation to solve the conduction path of outside cold into inside warm... In stud buildings the studs are offset to prevent heat loss conduction paths.
I appreciate the way that this group is trying to make home construction less skilled, however they talk about traditional construction like it's an albatross that is somehow harder to learn than it really is. People with limited education have been building houses around the world using traditional techniques for millennia. This is a great idea, and timely, I just think it's important to consider that the traditional techniques are within reach for most folks.
Absolutely
Do a 3 y carpenter apprenticeship in Germany and you are set.
A building code approved dwelling of equal or greater size is far easier for the inexperienced and is far cheaper. The best flat pack diy house is the one any lumber yard delivers for building a simple gable ended house of any dimension and roof trusses on a 24 ft gable wall span makes building the roof an easier step than this as does using precut 2x4 studs for building exterior bearing walls
Your definitely correct. Maybe make a diy kit with traditional materials and instructions for each step. The only reason people buy these overpriced tiny diy kits is because they come with instructions
@@jasonjohnson6216 Sounds like a perfect opening for a business then!
love seeing the founder's joy in explaining his product and business
Nice thing about it is that, in the future, you could always order another section to make another room quite easily. Very modular.
Or take the whole thing down are reuse it somewhere else with minimum effort.
@@marcellogenovese199 Those timings are ridiculous. (they probably just hung out and wanted to be on film.) The modules for my 250 m2 house are being assembled off the CNC machine by two factory workers right now, it will take 4-5 weeks, then 1-2 more for the lego construction. And yes, cost of labor is the killer, which is why this method rules.
@@marcellogenovese199 Tiny homes are trailer homes for rich kids.
It certainly is a great start!
It looks very appealing in how easy and versatile. However. Some folks live in areas that get major storm seasons. ... The shipping container options ... can withstand 170mph winds. And I love wool immensely; but I could not give any to my squirrels, because once wool gets dirty, it really must be washed and dried. . .
This looks fabulous if you just don’t have weather issues.
You'll never regret having basic knowledge of building and what went into your home. Sweat equity is the best equity!
Sears used to sell houses where they would deliver the parts to you and you built them on your own. Some of them are still standing.
You can still get those. I mean, not from Sears, obviously, but there are a lot of pre-fab kits available.
go to the Nixon library and see the sears home he grew up in. nice house actually even today.
I used to live in one! It was built in 1903. We sold it several years ago, but I drive past it a few times a week. Very solid house.
If I could collect craftsmen or any type of housing for that matter nowadays, you can then call me Mrs. Rockefeller. All silliness aside, you ain’t kidding about a good craftsman build. Another was way to get a well built place in the states: Amish home builders make them.
Sanibel island Florida. Stop by when you're on vacation.
Edit: they have a sears home at the historic museum.
This is perfect for people who are not so skilled in the carpentery department but want to build their own home
wouldn't working together with a carpenter for 4 days get you a stronger cabin? meanwhile you would learn a bit of the craft, and it would cost less than this thing
@@marcellogenovese199 It all depends upon the geographical location. What you've observed may be true for your area. Here in Asia, most homes can be built easily by villagers and farm workers from cinder blocks and cement, with concrete foundations and support columns. Cement tiles are common for the roof. Such modest homes last families for generations, resisting storms and earthquakes. They can be modified and added to as the family requires. I know, because I supervised the building of one 17 years ago, by local labourers who had the requisite skills, and it suits us fine.
@@markifi would it be? this seems like it could be stronger than a traditional timber framed home.
could well be@@FeelItRising , but I feel like long boards nailed together beat small boxes bolted together. Less chances of inaccuracies adding up to compounding weaknesses. I am not a builder
Seems to me like it's just another skilled trade they are trying to destroy with "technology."
Honestly I learn more building knowledge from this than four months of material methods class in school.
I love how you kept the wood exposed,
Wood brings a peaceful environment to the home.
A big thumbs up 👍 to the young designers of these tiny homes.
Definitely sweet looken cabin so far, still wirh ya kiddo
@James Dayton Yup, have been watching on Kaldrostream for since december myself =)
It requires a lot of skills as well as instincts in order to simplify of what is tedious certain, certain in such a way that the result is realized, designed and accustomed to the needs of today's fast paced environment, movable sturdy and can be amphibian type as well, one should have the "impromptu"to construct the hurdle in order to be a statement for it is signaturedly genuine. Ms.Kirsten, thank you for making many realize what the grandeurs of simplicity is.
12:36 I am so glad you said that because i used to frame houses with my uncle and watching this, during the whole first 12 minutes i was like “why the hell would i do that instead of just building it the old fashioned way. I’m sure it’d be faster and cheaper and i have all the tools already.”
So being honest and upfront really took me of my high horse. Now that i think of it, it does make sense for those who don’t have the confidence and experience framing to be able to build something they’ll be proud of.
That being said, i question the degree to which this is easier or even faster than just framing it. It seems exponentially more complicated than building a wall on the floor and raising it. However, to each their own. Great idea for those who dig it, or for those who live in places (like Europe) with crazy regulations about who can do what where and when.
building designer here and agree with you. overall seems a neat way to go, modular framing with ply or cross laminated timber can be stronger, more durable with same level of assembly of stick build. never cheaper
Yes, I can see where you are coming from.
While I like the modular concept, I question why cutting things into too many small pieces then assemble them together; somehow it goes against the time/energy efficiency.
I love the engineering of the boxes and of course the vertical overlapping of the wall joints. This is like a giant, occupy-able, 3D puzzle! Fantastic work and the non fiberglass insulation makes it greater!
Such a wonderful concept. And those giant ground screws things were something else. These cabin/ tiny homes look quite fun to build.
It's a uk company.. I have them bookmarked 👍🏻😉
This modular nearly self build is great for those of us with limited building experience. For anyone, really. Like the use of sheep's wool (thanks to the sheep too) for insulation and the simplicity of it. Thanks for the video and explanations.
Thank you. Your productions are the best of the internet. Not just best of youtube, the best of the internet.
What a great idea! I love how people can get hands-on and build their own home even with little to no prior experience. The concept they came up with is a fantastic response to a very real issue for the common person!
Interesting work-around for regulations, but like he says, a couple guys could frame that building in a day, conventionally. And you get supply chain economy and compatibility that way.
Also, if you’re gonna float the floor, do it high enough for a workable crawl space to access mechanical.
Love the ground screw foundation tho!
Agreed. I've never seen that before. It's quite ingenious.
The screws look like giants are playing!
Storage too like logs
@@lasuperchica59 theres a uk company that manufactures them... they may have used the same co. Would be good of them to pop up supply links in the description.
I have been thinking about tiny house living for years, but with hardly any skills in crafting I just haven’t dared venture into the unknown… with this I really think I could. This is such a great way for people like me to have chance at a life with no mortgage… This is just amazing.❤️👍😋
I think what they have is a combination of a manufacturing company, a design firm, a structural engineering test company and an architect and interior designer firm..
I so enjoy Kirsten Dirksen's videos. She highlights the options a person can use to have a more useful life. Thank you!
That wood must be nicely finished - not a glove in sight.
Fascinating! A bit like the craftsman's homes of the early 1900's. It will be interesting to watch lumber/plywood prices over the next year.
Wasn’t expecting to see an old work mate on this channel lol, use to work with the long haired ginger guy in the theatre industry putting sets together !
This explains how he got into this
Excellent! Those screws for the foundation are brilliant! Bravo!
The only negative I can think of, is what are the odds on getting such a gorgeous English sunny day with no rain or drizzle! hahaha! In all seriousness I would be very interested in this if I were living in the UK (British Aussie here) 🤛🏻
2:45: You actually "knocked" the boxes together with a MALLET and "drilled them in" with SCREWS. Big difference. Great job with this new idea for construction. Thanks!
Love your channel, always get inspired every video.
This was a fantastic documentary. As an architecture student, I'm always looking for inovative ways of building; this video did a great job of explaining the concept. It was inspiring!
Absolutely love this, it’s like if IKEA wanted to sell a house in their stores! Very flexible and made for people like me with two left thumbs!
I that IKEA actually does have flat pack homes.
@@debzeb6899 well not flat pack directly but at least here in Sweden they work with builders and create affordable homes!
IKEA is now just a cheap “Chinamart”. They “used” to sell quality items made in Europe..... now, 90% of their stock is made in China! Wouldn’t touch anything from IKEA that I would want to last! 🙁 (they sold out to cheap shit/bigger profit) 😡
@@ch2821 well that is capitalism! I usually find good things there if you scrutinise the material, the real wood and skip MDF and other types of compressed boards, and the more pricey things! I have a few things lasted a very long time.
Number the parts would be helpful.
Hubby and I just bought 2.3 acres in Oregon for $19,000 with the goal of building a 16x24 cabin. It’s a terrifying thought some days but we are determined! No services on the land so we will be off-grid but only 30 minutes from a reasonable lay large city with all the stores we will need to get supplies. Target date to start build is summer 2022, after we pay off the land. Currently learning about solar and we have the water situation figured out so we are good to go when the time comes. Absolutely can’t wait! We spend time camping on it right now. We will be snowed in for a couple months and are excited about that! I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but we are looking forward to it!
i know this idea is focused on functionality nut I am absolutely in love whith the look of the facade and the wwod pattern at 30:42!
Modular construction is really interesting. I saw another video with complete cubes that were used to build a house. Their designs are very cool.
Thank you Kirsten for this one...
So exciting to see a solution that makes self-building a viable option for most people. Thanks for sharing!
simply brilliant low-tech environmentally friendly solutions
I absolutely love the work that you do and the places that you cover. NEVER a disappointment, ALWAYS interesting and filled with little fun facts about the places that you cover. My VERY favorite places are the ones who build into rock and the earth and especially, when you show the beautiful little hobbit homes. You REALLY do have one of the GREATEST jobs EVER!!!
I was going to comment something suprisingly similar, but you already did. Thanks for the vids, I prefer ones like this where you have a movable structure with a very small but functional interior.
that is SUCH a nice thing to WRITE, but why DO you capitalise every fifth WORD?
100% agree
@@markifi It is not every fifth word, it is actually reverse Fibonacci.
@@markifi I rather like the emphasis.
Another innovative way of building a house like the fact that there's not waste a lot of waste as you would build these you would get faster and faster and as easy to put together
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR. I love this idea so much!
Tesla have launched a tiny house called boxable. Elon lives in one..it made the news bc he wanted to be close to work.
Great now here in the state of MN in 100 years or never if they would just allow zoning for these. Great video thanks for the effort. Cheers
like a Modern day Community Barn Raising . This sort of thing is Much needed today . Helps build community , helps cut cost of professional builders 💪🏽💪🏾💕💲
This is revolutionary
Wow! This is like legos meets Tetris. Very cool.
Lego is just Lego like vinyl is just vinyl and not vinyls. Otherwise you give yourself away as the hipster poseur.
@@FirstLastOne First, huh? Second, the irony! Legos & Tetris have been around for much longer than the term "hispter pouser" that you're using, lol!
Exciting! Thanks much, Kirsten & family! The more workable options the better. The simpler to design, build & maintain the better. 🙏
A layer of bamboo on that ply during the manufacturing would make it look so awesome....
how about bamboo plywood?.
Excellent idea! I'm making a note of it! Also: Bamboo re-grows quickly - very sustainable!
absolutely fascinating report on a completely new construction method.
That looks like so much fun to build. So relaxing and easy. .. I love the cork siding! 😍
A throwback to the olden days of manufactured ground pilings and CNC cut manufactured lumber! Just like Grandpa! Joking aside it is a nice consumer product.
As ever with self builds, the cost obstacle is not the house, it's the land to put it on.
Which is why tiny homes are working for people. They can pick up and move to land they (hopefully) can purchase before putting anything more settled.
@@magdathompson68 They're still just wooden boxes on top of the ground. I prefer integrating with the landscape.
No, it's the building code/permit official hassles.
@@ronwest7930 there shouldn’t be any planning requirement for sympathetic builds on land that fall into a category that allows self sufficiency and environmental sustainability
@@saltandpepper690 Welcome to the real world where bureaucrats make life harder and more expensive.
It’s so fun to follow your work over time Kirsten. Thank you for everything
This is exactly what we need to do - can't wait to get started! Thanks for posting this inspirational video. Blessings!
Hi Catherine
How are you today?🌹🌺
What a lovely, soothing voice this women has.
I was focused on the Unimog!!
Me too. Loving it more than building tiny house
Cost 3x the house
@@janeblogs324 who cares 😁
MAGNIFICENT! Liked the reference/remembrance of Benny Hill, too. WELL DONE!
Me: Thinks this looks easy!
Also me: Regularly screws up assembling stuff from Ikea
Love the energy and joy of young designers
This is awesome! Can you do a documentary on arched cabins like this one? Arched cabins are metal building kits that are supposed to be easy to put together.
I think vids have been done. Google & search TH-cam.
@@amandawilcox9638 No, not really. The videos found on youtube and google are superficial and not at the level this channel produces.
FANTASTIC! Makes wonderful sense, and so innovative.
The woman speaking softly has a great asmr voice! She could come a long way on that platform.
Love it! As a carpenter I did cringe a little when they were flashing the bottom of that door. But great job altogether!!!!
35:57 - can we get an audio book or an guided meditation with this girls voice? so good!!!
Bedroom voice. :-) ;-) :-D
As a carpenter / contractor for over 20 years I can see how this could a good solution even for a skilled person. If I needed a small building in a location that a big lumber delivery truck couldn't get to having all these parts ready to go would be great also the amount of waste that need to get off site would be minimal. The extra cost of a system like this could definitely be canceled out by the extra costs that can come up when building in difficult to reach location.
Very creative way of building and yet not exactly "out of the box" thinking 😀
Keep it simple as they say 👍🏻
Green Sustainable Affordable Speedy Construction what's there not to love about these projects 👏🏽
Really enjoyed this vlog. Thank you.
This underscores how even well-conceived and executed "DIY" tiny home kits are (ultimately) considerable undertakings. The idea's often overly romanticized in "TH-cam" vids. However, in this case, (by showing virtually the entire process), we're reminded that even young, hale and hearty, adults will need plenty of time, friends and specialized expertise to make it a success.
Hi. Kristen .its beautyful idea ..Hi from Azerbaijan🤘🏻
Great to see an update on this system since I saw it on Grand Designs a few years ago
I miss Grand Designs
"It doesn't get cheaper than just basic wood". Pre-pandemic. The cost of wood in US has tripled what it was a year ago. Very dystopian kind of shift.
PreScamdemic,,lol
The government just made our money worth less by printing %30 of all money ever printed in the last year
Yep. Looks like it's mud huts for us peasants.
AWESOME!!!! I love it!! Now let them start testing on various recycled materials and what you can build!!!
I love it - wooden LEGO for tiny houses.
I hope this becomes popular and gets economies of scale and then can be extremely competitive with stick framing.
AND - this technique / concept DOES have lots of choices - dismantling and other options that stick framing with extreme permanence does not.
This is an awesome idea. I hope these people do well with it.
So basically it's 30k dollars for 300 sqft unfinished shell. Cool idea but you could build a 300sqft frame built tiny home completely finished for that price.
@@Jj-gi2uv That sounds like it would make a cool documentary!
True! Especially if you build it yorself. In fact, you can build 2x6" framing for walls for insulation thickness, and you can make it modular by making 4×4' walls stacked instead of 8x8' standard.
Yes, you could possibly. But the Architects were saying 'well what if you were not an accomplished carpenter or willing to give that a go'. A self-build is so daunting. Plus it is like self-assembly furniture. So for a certain market it appears to be ideal. They said it would be more expensive to use their self-assembly pack but then it fits a certain market. It looks like you put one of these units together quite quickly. The couple in the first part of the video said it took them 3 months... but do not know if that was full time or not.
@@Jj-gi2uv That would make a fantastic video....
Yes. But people want to fool themselves nowadays ...
This reminds me of Lego😍❤️ I'm a Lego collector and I love the idea of modular building. This company has such a beautiful mission and vision.
Kirsten, the reality is you are simply building a house just like it was done over a hundred years ago, when people could order a house kit from Sears and Robbuck from New York that was shipped by train to anywhere in the USA then transported by horse drawn wagon to the house site.
My grandfather lived in a two-storey house with his parents and nine siblings in the early 1900's. The carpenter pre-cut every single board before ever assembling the house! Your project reminds me of that time. Silent movie by comedian Buster Keaton uses the mail- order house kits to create an entertaining comedy!
They did not use CAD or CNC 100 years ago and you would have needed a lot more skill and tools. So not the same.
This is a really neat concept. I think at this point it would be really hard to get permits in my town to build this. But it was more recognized it would be easier to use.
Those screws are GENIUS ! I’ll bet they could be adapted for Sea walls and retaining walls
This is a total game changer! Didn't know about this amazing company. Thanks do much.
This entire process was very cool! I would definitely put one in a beautiful field with cattle around.
That was most definitely interesting!
Excellent building system. I love the precision of the final product and the choice of modular cladding is very nice.
As much as I love the idea behind this, the design has a major moisture problem. Putting a vapour barrier on the cold side of the insulation will lead to condensation against the insulation, which will lead to mould problems in a decade or two. I don't think it's an unsolvable problem, but it does need adressing.
cold climate inside, hot humid outside
I was thinking that too but they use a breathable membrane. Not a traditional vapour barrier.
One could argue that a sealed 3/4” plywood sheet is enough of a vapor retarder to prevent any cold weather condensation on the exterior membrane.
I love the tiny house movement and would love to reduce my living space in the future. But; if I'd decide to down size my living space, it's a must..! increase the detailing and finish of the space.
Cost of plywood today sinks this for now.
Just use cardboard.
I'm building one now: order the ply the day before the price went up 20%
Facts
Another few months and wood will retreat from all time highs. Wood will never be cheap, but it's being manipulated by the four big wood suppliers. Wood SHOULD NOT BE EXPENSIVE. It's renewable and labor is inexpensive, big machinery doesn't make up 50% of the cost of wood. Wood suppliers are choking the market to drive up margins. Greedy bastards.
@@bentnickel7487 Perhaps, but the other explanation is that during corona, production went down, nobody invested in new mills, and everybody were taken by surprise by the current building boom. This is a global market drought, not just controlled by "the four big suppliers" somewhere. And yes, I agree that it will look different a year from now.
Fabulous narrative, filming, editing: I really enjoy your productions🤩
What a great video! I really love what this company is doing, I'm going to reach out to them to help convert my van. The designs seem beautiful and pretty sustainable .
Absolutely love this but can I ask why not use sip panels??? (I'm guessing weight and making the structure more mobile but if the structure wasn't going to be moved would sip panels make more sense ???)
They would be big and heavy. I can see this would be ideal for remote locations as the pieces could be carried in backpack..
SIP panels would also probably be lighter because you can use lighter plywood for the skins. This is an interesting idea but not really a good solution to the underlying problem.
@@dejayrezme8617 I’ve toyed with the idea of making sips using 3mm skins and 2” foam panels to build a small hut. What would you recommend gluing such a thing with?
@@boathemian7694 If you use PU foam you could use many different glues. The surface of the foam needs to be rough enough so you don't get delamination.
With XPS you need to be use glue that won't melt the foam.
I've been learning about boatbuilding for a little bit.
Personally I'd use XPS and thickened epoxy and also sheathe the plywood in a thin layer of 200gsm (6oz) fiberglass. That is probably the cheapest and most lightweight way to build a waterproof wall panel. Just need to paint epoxy and wear PPE.
I'm also looking for ways to vacuum infuse fiberglass and XPS on a flat table.
@@dejayrezme8617 I see, what’s XPS? I have found urethane foam in spray cans is a great foam adhesive for bonding but must be clamped very well.
Insane in the membrane! Nice work
Simply, Beautiful !
I've seen many ideas about tiny houses, but this is genius. Uau!
Tesla have designed one for $50k. Not sure they're in Europe yet though. Elon lives in one to be close to work. They're foldable and fully furnished except bed and sofa . The co is called boxable .
The tiny house concept I am sold on. The issue in the UK is LAND. The price is beyond most people and the fat cats sit on it to enhance their profits and pensions
And once you've managed to buy the land, you still have to get it past the planning department
That's so unfortunate. .. .. Come to American, I bought 5 acres in Colorado for 10k and I make 100 dollar payment's monthly. It absolutely beautiful out there.. I designed my quite small A-frame home myself and will start construction in two years.
@@mmjnice97 Good luck and best wishes on your build, Marcus. Sounds like you found a great spot!
@@mmjnice97 Of course you can be bankrupted by medical bills or get shot in a supermarket or killed by a cop but if you can look past those inconveniences, yeah. Murrica!
@@amandawilcox9638 thank you so much!! I'll be posting TH-cam videos about my build when I begin so sub to my channel. And btw you can check out my Colorado off grid property on my TH-cam channel if you would like to see the land I bought..
When I saw the huge land screw, the first thing that popped in my head was. I don't want to meet that dog that's going to be tethered down in that yard. 🤣 There's one thing the U-Build engineer said that stuck with me, if the building materials (container) needs to be shipped in from outside of the country, its really no longer a green solution. In his example it was shipping U-Build made components outside of the country. I like the fact U-Build is dealing with finding solutions to reduce heavy construction aspects of building a house. Simplifying the foundation, truly making these structures relocatable many years down the road. 👍🏼
A part of the Housing problem today is we have been so dumb down by our education, and came to generally lack skill to build our own shelter. Even making a simple wooden box is a miracle
I agree. Girls and boys should learn basic woodwork and gardening skills from a young age instead of tiktoking and playing video games all day.
Hello, you have not forgotten how to build, you’re just distancing yourself from your history and ancestry. One of the best and ecologically friendly building materials and structures is with cob. The celts and Gauls I have been doing it for millennia’s, And it’s one traditional way to go about it. Lord of the rings. Thanks
Would like to see innovation to solve the conduction path of outside cold into inside warm... In stud buildings the studs are offset to prevent heat loss conduction paths.
Thank-you KD for bringing this to us. Such a timely topic.
This is fantastic
just like assembling a box, in some places it works in others it doesn't. It would be exciting to put together one of those
The Ikea of modular housing.
Kirsten is helping everyone realize our human potential every day.
Love your channel!! 👏🏻👏🏻⭐️❤️