Clever microhome perches over compact food forest outside Barcelona

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  • At just 8 square meters (86 square feet), a clever micro-house outside Barcelona extends far beyond its footprint with a large deck, a wood-burning sauna, a Win Hof method ice bath, and a permaculture food forest providing enough produce for a family of four.
    Noah, the home’s owner, wanted something minimal, but tailored to his particular lifestyle so the entire house is built for healthy living using all natural materials like plywood for furniture, natural stone panels for the bathroom and cotton, hemp and wood-fibre for insulation. The space is also customized for electrosensitive people, so all cables are grounded and there are built-in RJ-45 ethernet ports for the Internet. All lighting is indirect with clever use of plywood to recess lights.
    The home has a water reserve tank and battery system so that once unplugged there is off-grid autonomy for four days in terms of water and energy. Builder Antoine Grillon of Serena Tiny House says it’s the tiniest home he’s ever built, but it’s also the most high end. The bathroom has a heated towel rack, a rainwater shower and a sleek stainless steel composting toilet that slides out when needed and that can convert to a squat toilet (Noah is originally from Iraq). The kitchen is equipped with high-end - albeit compact - appliances and the huge windows use hydraulic tech borrowed from the car industry for easy opening and closing.
    Permaculture designer Aline Van Moerbeke of La Casa Integral helped Noah design a food forest adapted to the dry and rocky soil. Since the property is small and water is in short supply (the tiny house roof is too small for much water capture), everything is planted with food or medicinals. Much of the food is planted in raised beds in order to build the soil (composting is being done on site) and for easier access to the plants. The garden is designed using companion planting and stacking functions to take advantage of the tight space.
    “Permaculture often gets mistaken for permanent agriculture as a limited concept, only agriculture,” explains Van Moerbeke, “But what we are aiming at is to design ecosystems as a whole and not just our food production so if we're saying we want to have at least 10% or 20% of our own living system a productive system then that means that we want to be moving away from a consumer system so we need to also change our economy, we need to change our behavior, so we want to be changing the use of resources that may or may not be available in our ecosystem so I'm talking about water or sun.”
    Serena Freeland House: freeland.serena.house/
    La Casa Integral (permaculture): lacasaintegral.org/
    On *faircompanies: faircompanies.com/videos/heal...
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  • @Ben-sg5cq
    @Ben-sg5cq ปีที่แล้ว +144

    YES more food forest stories!!!! Please keep em coming!! 💚

    • @jmc8076
      @jmc8076 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed. Love these stories and places. More cities in more countries need to support community gardens (called victory in US.)

  • @markhirstwood4190
    @markhirstwood4190 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Those gardens, those trees, the permaculture and raised beds... love it.

  • @cmbaymar
    @cmbaymar ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I had a front yard doing nothing. I have planted 10 trees, 5 different berries, herbs, bananas, annuals, (I let some food drop to reseed) 2 different sweet potatoes, 3 different king of beans. Ginger, cardamom, turmeric, all pleasingly growing in my front yard. All since February.
    Its glorious and I have already enjoyed some of offerings.

  • @graefx
    @graefx ปีที่แล้ว +46

    This is what I want some day. The vast permaculture garden, off the grid and green, even the ice bath and sauna. All the wired connections and ports is fantastic. Looks like such a wonderful and serene way to live. Not running away from modernity but embracing it and making it work for living closer to nature

  • @serenakoleno9338
    @serenakoleno9338 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    While this is a very expensive build, if it could be mass produced without losing quality, it would be a great alternative to standard mobile homes, and for a tiny home on wheels. Kudos to all involved in creating this and filming it to share with the world. Much love and appreciation!🥰

  • @GetUnrealistic
    @GetUnrealistic ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This is absolutely stunning! Kristen, thank you for these stories. They are inspirational to us all.

  • @trisnaekowiyatnikawaii3860
    @trisnaekowiyatnikawaii3860 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This man is a genius and a humble human being. He has created every inch of his tiny house intentionally. His beautiful work reflects as much as his beautiful personality.

  • @sugarbomb26
    @sugarbomb26 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I'm blown away! Thank you for giving the garden some attention as I am a passionate gardener and this garden stole my heart! The mobile home looked like it perfectly belonged in the beautiful mountain environment surrounded by fruits and vegetables.

  • @rockreader4298
    @rockreader4298 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    My mind is officially impressed. Just when I think your videos couldn't get better, you go and post a better one. Thank You, Dirksen Family. ( :

    • @7times7seas
      @7times7seas ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel the same :)

  • @janinedevilliers510
    @janinedevilliers510 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    So clever. Love everything about it. 💕 It brings me to the 12 years we waste at school. We should learn all of this at school and more so that when we finish school we are all more conscious and productive. Living the right way in harmony with our earth and each other. I have a Permaculture Certification. It changed my life. I changed from a lack mentality to an abundance mentality because when we observe nature, and grow food, we realise the clever abundance design nature has created. Well done. 👏👏😊

  • @loriturner609
    @loriturner609 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I just LOVE how so many elements were brought together on this property! They have integrated the things important to them into such a functional, beautiful system of living. Very inspiring to see what it can look like!

  • @theweatherisaokay4964
    @theweatherisaokay4964 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    The view is breath taking, and the garden is a bonus! Wow!

  • @ruthmedford5582
    @ruthmedford5582 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the way she is gardening! "No-till bio-intensive gardening where we let the cycle complete itself".

  • @constancewalsh3646
    @constancewalsh3646 ปีที่แล้ว

    The element unmentioned yet without which anything would 'work' is beauty, Beauty, beauty, beauty! Outside, inside, everywhere, the senses encounter beauty. Natural beauty, environmental, above and below, and added to it the meticulous attention to materials, to scale, to form and function - all beauty. Thank you!!

  • @brigettekillion7994
    @brigettekillion7994 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Everything about this makes me so happy! I love what she said about not chopping everything down and just moving towards what can be while respecting the environment for what it currently is - brilliant!

  • @aintmisbehavin7400
    @aintmisbehavin7400 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This was one of my favorites of your content. Great piece!

  • @lifeislove3427
    @lifeislove3427 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is living for ME ' What NO mansion can beat . When it comes to Tranquillity and give sanity in such magical ways.

  • @Reciprocity_Soils
    @Reciprocity_Soils ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Love the super adaptability of this tiny tiny house. Extreme brilliant planning and use of space. Gorgeous permaculture garden with much potential. Wonderful to hear the principles supporting a healthy garden. Thanks a lot~

  • @mizfrenchtwist
    @mizfrenchtwist ปีที่แล้ว +3

    beautiful , i bet the air smells soooooooo good . great share , thank you , for sharing......

  • @johnransom1146
    @johnransom1146 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really good features. Well presented. Cudos. I wish he’d sell the unit beside the bed with all the clever storage and tables separately.

  • @julieisthatart
    @julieisthatart ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Your show is always amazing, but this one takes the cake, so to speak. Thank you. That all inclusive pod, could hardly even call it a tiny house, because it is so much more than that, is the very best of everything you have ever shown. It is totally functional in every way with no cuteness, but is still esthetically pleasing. I am so impressed. And, that garden, remarkable.

  • @londontoportugal6956
    @londontoportugal6956 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautifully thought out homestead. 💚 Love the permaculture element, the lady was so knowledgable about the planting. A joy to watch.

    • @cr8114
      @cr8114 ปีที่แล้ว

      dont watch this vlog.....

  • @simransandhu1969
    @simransandhu1969 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely ideal living! Thank you for this beautiful video, Kirsten! ❤️

  • @neacaisa6028
    @neacaisa6028 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I would love to live there and that view is perfect. The shade in the evening is perfect for gardening. Best video ever!

  • @stephanieromaynehebert3660
    @stephanieromaynehebert3660 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The food garden is also wonderfully aesthetic.

  • @marinmorin
    @marinmorin ปีที่แล้ว +6

    1:29 🧐The mechanism of the hinged door. 🤔A short plate with hinges, a rail to support it for putting it in the back‼😃👍The structure was very helpful! thank you!👍

  • @texxstalker
    @texxstalker ปีที่แล้ว

    That ice bath and sauna keeps that lady beautiful 🙂

  • @fancyfree8228
    @fancyfree8228 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Barcelona is so beautiful!

  • @PNWGardener
    @PNWGardener ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Looks absolutely idyllic.

  • @samanthamariefreeman335
    @samanthamariefreeman335 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Europeans are so conscious! I love what they are creating! Blessings and thanks for sharing and inspiring us,

  • @saul.t.2.969
    @saul.t.2.969 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kirsten, I would love to see your home. I so appreciate what you show the world. But, I would love to see what your family choose to live in.
    I learn so much from your videos.

  • @marzymarrz5172
    @marzymarrz5172 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    everything about that place is special. Even the light. Oh wow.

  • @kirstinseaver3462
    @kirstinseaver3462 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow... you have just solved some of my tiny house design dilemmas - thank you!!

    • @ronsmith1364
      @ronsmith1364 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The table-door of storage unit combo.... The only thing was the baseboard storage unit needs to open 'up' vs downwards. Nailed using every inch for storage. Wonder about fire resistance for the organic insulation materials? Tad like the cork unit from a while back. Nested spaces embracing outdoor living nice.

  • @62Cristoforo
    @62Cristoforo ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ve also considered a few buildings for a person or for a couple, mostly as storage, workshop, solar batteries and components, garage, etc., in addition to the actual original living space

  • @dertythegrower
    @dertythegrower ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Shout out to the notill farmers rebuilding the soil the right way ..and not relying on Bigag labmade seeds and chemical nutrient cocktails 👨‍🌾👩‍🌾

    • @richardbunt2278
      @richardbunt2278 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice place. Is it all free tax

    • @Danielle-zq7kb
      @Danielle-zq7kb ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I would thumbs up this comment 100X if I could!

    • @greasybumpkin1661
      @greasybumpkin1661 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Critics of contemporary agro need to get "chemicals" out of their lexicon. Water is a chemical. It makes us look stupid.

    • @Danielle-zq7kb
      @Danielle-zq7kb ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@greasybumpkin1661 Most people understand the vernacular use of chemical.

    • @greasybumpkin1661
      @greasybumpkin1661 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Danielle-zq7kb they do and mock people who use the term. Looking like you're scientifically illiterate doesn't do much to sway from images of counter culture era hippies who's communes all failed.

  • @jmcclure120
    @jmcclure120 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Very clever and extremely well designed! The incorporation of the yard as extension of the house really adds to the whole property. I'm curious, how do you find people for your videos, Kirsten?

  • @f0t0b0y
    @f0t0b0y ปีที่แล้ว +5

    1:17 “relatively full size fridge” 🧐

  • @inderneilboseroychowdhury
    @inderneilboseroychowdhury ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Beautiful indeed! Greetings from Hamburg Germany 🇩🇪 ✌️ ♥

  • @lanlam2114
    @lanlam2114 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best food forest planning for me

  • @goldenviolet
    @goldenviolet ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Edible landscape is what we need more of in our lives. It would make us less dependent on stores and more independent food sources for people. Love these ideas. 🌸🐞🍀🌻💔🌸🐞🍀🌻💔🌸🐞🍀🌻💔🌸🐞🍀🌻💔🌸🐞🍀🌻💔🌸🐞🍀🌻💔🌸🐞🍀🌻💔🌸🐞🍀🌻💔🌸🐞🍀🌻💔🌸🐞🍀🌻💔🌸🐞🍀🌻💔🌸🐞🍀🌻💔

  • @slimswaggerful
    @slimswaggerful ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have to say I really enjoyed this episode thank you for your great finds !

  • @donwyates
    @donwyates ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kirsten, you show us the most interesting, beautiful, creative spaces - amazing work!

  • @MaroArmoni
    @MaroArmoni ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this heaven or what?!? This place is GORGEOUS 😍😍😍

  • @markgamble7699
    @markgamble7699 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beautiful view and home setup…

  • @driaw7104
    @driaw7104 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is so beautiful & serene! Love It!

  • @clayepiphany6326
    @clayepiphany6326 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely stunning!! Thank you !

  • @chrisicu4236
    @chrisicu4236 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Another lovely video. I’m still perplexed where and how the produce is stored both short term and long term. Traditionally where I’m from there would be a larder or cellar to store fresh and prepared foods. While the concept of this tiny house is appealing the practicality seems limited.

    • @maplenook
      @maplenook ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Farm to plate

  • @TheRealHonestInquiry
    @TheRealHonestInquiry ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Speaking of growing vertically, I bet those Italian Cyprus would make a great trellis for many types of vining edibles! Love the combo of permaculture + tiny home

  • @RosaLopez-zw2ff
    @RosaLopez-zw2ff ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such beautiful surroundings and view. This truly was nice video.

  • @rachierich8015
    @rachierich8015 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow!
    What a garden!
    The tiny cabin without electromagnetic fields!
    Thanks Kristen for another nice sharing! 👍🏻

  • @wisteria4981
    @wisteria4981 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Extremely educational and so very inspiring too ~ Thank You for sharing💞

  • @carolewarner101
    @carolewarner101 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Absolutely amazing!

  • @draztiqmeshaz6226
    @draztiqmeshaz6226 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your kids are getting the finest education imaginable! I hope they appreciate it!!

  • @michellelivingstone904
    @michellelivingstone904 ปีที่แล้ว

    Remarkable! Just stunning.

  • @Gauvin.pictures
    @Gauvin.pictures ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic video!
    Thank you so much!

  • @user-hz8uc9iu8c
    @user-hz8uc9iu8c 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very impressive and beautiful. Well-thought out!

  • @julieatilano8233
    @julieatilano8233 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing place to learn a lot of things about tiny house and be self sufficient go happy, and healthy

  • @stevenml5748
    @stevenml5748 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Genius. Thank you.

  • @Tinhihi
    @Tinhihi ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing spaces and project! So many nice ideas - inside and out!!

  • @jacobtimothyvlog3628
    @jacobtimothyvlog3628 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful, it’s a million dollar view. Love the video thank you.

  • @deroux
    @deroux ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The gas tank shouldn't be below the bed. I love everything else. Lovely garden.

    • @jensbreathetothrive9753
      @jensbreathetothrive9753 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's the water tank that is below the bed! The gas tank is outside in the technical cupboard. Both tanks have a security
      exit for just in case.

  • @susanmarcoux7005
    @susanmarcoux7005 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thoroughly enjoyable, thank you 😊

  • @eugenio1542
    @eugenio1542 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WOW ! one of your "Best". Thanks for the "write up" too, very well done and appreciated.

  • @goeblkunst
    @goeblkunst ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for that wonderful video! You did it lovley!

  • @Tejah
    @Tejah ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love the sauna. It reminds me of the house they carved out of a California redwood.

  • @BatisteBieler
    @BatisteBieler ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely place, really cool and compact tiny house. Those 2 are a little bit kooky with their Wim Hof (the ice man charlatan), good energies and no radio waves... I get a GOOP feeling there...
    Also, nobody else see the contradiction with the minimal lifestyle and the proximity to the airport? Yoga/ice bath in the morning, party and shopping in London in the evening?

    • @wozziesgirl
      @wozziesgirl ปีที่แล้ว

      Quite. And where does the ice come from? And if how does the energy use to produce so much ice fit in with the lofty environmental aims. Though I suppose it palls in comparison to the frequent international travel. I wonder who does the work of looking after all the gardens if the owner is travelling overseas so much? Of course the tiny living space makes much more sense in the context of someone who isn't actually there full time. Not much kitchen space to be preparing and processing large amounts of fresh produce form scratch either. I think this might be a bit like Marie Antoinette's hamlet.

  • @boomtao
    @boomtao ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another gem! Very informative!

  • @MBMCincy63
    @MBMCincy63 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like the getting back to nature but lets try not to ruin as we do it. Wonderful building and gardening. Thank you again for the eye opening information.

  • @fgansell
    @fgansell ปีที่แล้ว

    A great video. Thanks

  • @naturgewalten
    @naturgewalten ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This view is breathtaking

  • @dama9150
    @dama9150 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Some good ideas with that house.
    The overall narrative of this would have benefitted from some context from the start as to the people involved.

  • @BCruise-rs9xy
    @BCruise-rs9xy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you

  • @luisphilippsen6677
    @luisphilippsen6677 ปีที่แล้ว

    These guys literally built my dream.

  • @smallfootprint2961
    @smallfootprint2961 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You always find the most interesting people. Thank you for sharing this beautiful place with us.

  • @ThreeRunHomer
    @ThreeRunHomer ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Brilliant garden.

  • @tylerdiap
    @tylerdiap ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice one, I live in the area and this is as lovely as shown. About the size of the tiny, the tiny-houses belong to the “camping” from an administration point of view and the city halls don’t always grant the permit to put one in your garden.
    Moreover the Spanish regulation limits the tiny size to max 12m2…

    • @huckleberryeast
      @huckleberryeast ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't see the location specified in the video description. I assume from your comment this is somewhere in Spain. What part of Spain specifically is this? (It is so beautiful I would like to visit)

    • @tennesseeterri
      @tennesseeterri ปีที่แล้ว

      @@huckleberryeast near Barcelona, they need to be close to airport

  • @jgllrd454
    @jgllrd454 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow… thank you for such content, it is incredible to see so many ways to live free of the chains of the present world in your channel. Thank you for broadening the horizon, I can dream again. All the love and best wishes.

  • @kasondaleigh
    @kasondaleigh ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice. Thanks!

  • @Momabear1
    @Momabear1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Love their property!❤

  • @susanhoward2906
    @susanhoward2906 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW,so nice n the view is spectacular!!!

  • @sandraslate7043
    @sandraslate7043 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is wonderful.

  • @dionysuskaos4504
    @dionysuskaos4504 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    commercial grower, so had to throw this out: lemon-scented geranium (citronella), despite the folklore and hype, is a remarkably ineffective insect repellant as a plant. the oil within the crushed leaves is somewhat (barely) effective but no where near as effective as lemongrass oil if you're looking for a natural repellant.

  • @hearttraveler1548
    @hearttraveler1548 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    BEAUTIFUL BUILD & Agriculture :-)
    FYI- Best to put water pump & water heater in separate compartment from electrical-
    As is , an accident waiting to happen

  • @Horrordelic
    @Horrordelic ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That is one impressing home :)

  • @zaddynumber5
    @zaddynumber5 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is absolutely neat.

  • @leebeedav
    @leebeedav ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Genius! Love the WIm Hof tub, permaculture gardens, sauna, Indoor/outdoor no sitting environment and low to no EMF's. Thanks for sharing and expanding my mind on what is possible!

  • @Dliz_empire
    @Dliz_empire ปีที่แล้ว

    This looks lovely

  • @jacqueline5424
    @jacqueline5424 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gorgeous

  • @ackla861
    @ackla861 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing tiny house and Permaculture garden, so nice :D

  • @bendrover
    @bendrover ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome building systems i love water

  • @susannehaegele788
    @susannehaegele788 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Clever design throughout, and a desire to think outside the box! Very interesting. Lovely to see the work of Aline van Moerbeke in the garden, she really knows what she is doing.

  • @djdos83
    @djdos83 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    such a clever design!

  • @veronicabalfourpaul2288
    @veronicabalfourpaul2288 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a neat build.

  • @catherinehummel9644
    @catherinehummel9644 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. really like this.

  • @charmsurprise
    @charmsurprise ปีที่แล้ว +1

    whoa! this place is killer! love it, love it. really!

  • @LaVikinga108
    @LaVikinga108 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing! But I'm trying to work out how they get ice for the ice bath.... Not from the tiny fridge, for sure?

    • @serenakoleno9338
      @serenakoleno9338 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Perhaps an icemaker in that permanent outbuilding? They can unplug when not needed.

  • @adrianac3258
    @adrianac3258 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Omg this is beautiful ❤️

  • @wagwanbennydj6003
    @wagwanbennydj6003 ปีที่แล้ว

    This ❤ this is life!

  • @geekazoid
    @geekazoid ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A tip for flying the drone. Place yourself in a position where you can see the sky between the drone and the foliage or obstacle. Then you can get very close and do smooth fly throughs.

  • @nathan1459
    @nathan1459 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice garden.