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@skmuzammilzeeshan6173 Well the whole thing is like 350sqft/m(?), so I think it'd feel claustrophobic either way. A clear shower curtain is really what "I'd" do, but to each their own. 😅
As that way you could direct the spray of the water a little bit , away from the toilet more... also Very important for helping to clean the space, too
Upstairs in the bedroom I would have added more height to the stairway wall and install mirror on it so nothing would fall off that surface, plus give person a mirror to dress in front of.
I would probably put my bed on the second floor and then use the third floor for a work at home office and maybe add a composting toilet (or something) on the top floor.
The idea of having to go down and back up 2 flights of stairs to pee overnight doesn't appeal to me. These would be a very nice situation for a student. Way better than a dorm room. But I wonder about how much the rent is compared to a dorm room?
Yes, you could put a Cinderella toilet in the ‘wardrobe’ space. I’d also hang a shower curtain under the stairs to shield the toilet when showering. Then you don’t have to wipe it down after showering. I suppose putting the toilet seat up while showering might work too.
When I was a student I would have loved having a space like that to myself instead of living in the dorms with shared bedrooms and bathrooms. I think I'd outgrow the space post-college, but as a student living space I think it's great.
Awesome job! You created six new homes in the city. The tiny houses are gorgeous, and the alley is beautiful which seems like a win for the entire community.
There probably won't be much daylight in those, especially in winter. Other than that, pretty decent solution for such a small footprint and challenging configuration.
I love Montreal Alley s its like being in another world would hate to see them all used up to build housing when they have so many places that are not being used
That is a creative solution to the old situation and definitely creates more living space in the inner city. Especially for the young target group. I would have used a Japanese staircase to the bedroom. This would have created enough space for a toilet (where the 'closet' is now). And I would have added a longer folding table in the kitchen. Attached to the wall and at the same height as the countertop. More space for prepping and eating. Thanks for sharing!
I agree. I kept staring at the table/counter in the kitchen and wondered why it was set up that way. Surely other options were available to them. Great space overall though.
While I like the overall design, I noticed that all the tables were too high up the wall to sit comfortably at. As a wet bathroom seems the only option, they could at least put a handheld shower in it, which would make much less of a mess. As an older person who needs to go to the toilet once or twice a night, I would really hate to go down two flights to the bathroom.
Brilliant and beautiful! The one change I would make is to move the washer/dryer combo to where the bar fridge is and put in an apartment size fridge. A bar fridge is just not a living option. Other than that, the three levels seem workable to me.
@@stevemichael8458 I live in the heart of Vancouver, BC, alone, and the apartment size fridge I have is only just big enough. But I took the time to poll my office here. 8 people, ranging from singles like me to one couple with 2 children. It’s unanimous that not a one could operate with a bar fridge. No one has the time or inclination to shop daily or even every 2nd or 3rd day.
Your original design was so practical, cities really need to update their codes for tiny homes. Municipal codes are the enemy of tiny houses, they complain about high housing costs but do nothing to bring prices down
I thought the same thing and I would have to put some sort of divider there dividing the kitchen in the bathroom laundry area because my germ phobia would not be able to deal with that. If the prices reason it’s a cute place.
I would rather have a living area on the first floor, kitchen on the second, and then bedroom on top (and put an actual door on the toilet...). That way you are progressing from public to private as you go up. I don't want everyone who knocks on my door seeing into my messy kitchen
@@lucieudemI don’t understand why there is such terror in North America about having a washing machine in the kitchen! It’s not a toilet for goodness sake!!
This is such a great idea. There are a lot of things that I personally would have wanted done differently in that 3-floor tiny home. But like I said- this is such a great idea! and I really appreciate all the work & thought & time & energy that was put into this project. And I really LOVE the whole tiny house/tiny space movement. Thank you for doing this and thank you for sharing this video this with all of us.
I think you’d need a shower curtain to pull in front of the toilet. Plus still need everything to be in plastic boxes. Those little decorations would get soaked too.
If they didn’t have minimum requirements and basic standards, landlords would be renting out unliveable shoeboxes for exorbitant rents - driving up cost of existing…
@@annie_charcheologist You mean exactly what they're doing any way in most places?? Like the very tiny places in this video, going for $2,000 a month which for the size IS absolutely exorbitant. Seems like those codes and regulations don't hurt landlords at all, but definitely hurt people who want to live in or build smaller places.
@@DavidStruveDesigns I completely agree. My comment was in regard to the designer’s comment about the regulations being a challenge - of course the developers would prefer they rent out sardine cans without any restrictions on them. Where I live rents have gone up 2.5x. Interstate investors that can’t afford to buy into the market down south, are buying everything here, sight unseen and then upping rents in line with rentals in capital cities. They’re vultures. Investors can afford more than most families are able to borrow (mind investors are borrowing more but banks earn more interest from these loans) and then families are left paying exorbitant rents that are far more than mortgage + insurance + rates would have cost if they bought. Meaning little chance of saving for ownership when rent is high. My regional town has seen an increase in homelessness, in particular the increase in families that are unable to find affordable rentals and there’s limited housing. For those that are fortunate enough to buy, they’re competing with the investors. That’s another factor, this town suffered two major flood events, this means insurance can be more than the mortgage at one end of the street vs a block up. As for the condition, some of the rentals available I personally wouldn’t let a stray dog sleep in. Even prisons have a better standard and minimum regulations than the rental market appears to. In regards to this video - showering with a toilet between your legs; not physical disability friendly (not that much of the built environment is and especially tiny living). People need secure housing as a basic requirement - it’s not optional like designer shoes or fancy cars. Having secure, safe, affordable housing, shouldn’t be a privilege.
@@DavidStruveDesigns If you expect prices to drop by removing regulation laws on livable spaces and standards, you are dreaming. Blaming these regulations instead of people or companies hoarding housing is ignorant.
a portable toilet for the bedroom then, LOL... These "projects" are interesting in theory but in the practice they have many limitations and compromises... Still cool to see. Wonder about the price how it compares to other places.
Its a perfect example of good dpace usage. We have alleys in our city that could benefit from this type of building. I would switch out the shower for a hand held one and install a shower curtain to kerp the toilet area separate. I would also remove that kitchen bar table and install a fold down table instead. The desk set up is good upstairs, but would not last long, those types never do. A fold down table instead there too.
This would be great for a single student. But the only problem is the glass door to the bathroom. With that glass door, you can't ever have friends over. Nobody's gonna want to pee or poop in front of their friends.
well, you could use a little window film to change that. or a curtain from outside. But the glass prevents it from feeling claustrophobic while showering.
These tiny homes sure are interesting to look at, and might even be comfortably livable. But they are a symptom of ridiculous renting and owning options, and they sure are not the solution. A lot of the real estate investment and speculation needs to go away, and tiny homes are just the opposite of that: Instead of making regular houses affordable to regular people, just make smaller homes for people that can't afford to live otherwise? This is not a critique on this Video(or channel), and in particular affordable student housing is important, and I think tiny homes are "cool", but they just aren't the solution some people think they are. I'd like to own a tinyhome, but I'd rather own a regular one, but the sad reality is that neither is really an option for me(or most other people my age).
Speculation is actually pretty important because it's the anticipation of future demand. Speculation is how we know that there's enough housing in the future, somebody risks their Capital today with the idea that there's going to be more demand tomorrow. Speculators tend to make out a lot better when new supply is restricted and it's difficult to build or add density. When the price goes up, there is generally a higher incentive to build new units, unless the price to build those new units goes up as well. In many major metros this is the case because of over-regulation. You could probably do a much better job with regulation being basically done by insurance companies where the safer the building the lower the insurance policy is. Then it's a trade-off by the investors. There are no perfect solutions, only Trade-offs.
@@philipvecchio3292 That's false. Speculation is a built up system that precludes smaller, self built structures. It ensures only people rich enough to fight structural nimbyism can survive to build...
@@b_uppy No, I'm sorry but you're wrong. Speculation doesn't Have nearly the effect on the market. Smaller and self-built units Have nothing to do with speculation. You have in mind a certain type of speculation that really only exists in the planned Fascist building market we have. It's private in name only, but highly planned by city planners, which is why you can't run a commercial space on the first floor and live upstairs easily anymore. Anymore. I live in a rust belt City and every place that's mixed residential and commercial are over 100 years old, not because there hasn't been demand for them, but because zoning separated commercial and residential areas. Subsidies for highways built the suburbs. Urban planners of the '50s bulldozed vibrant communities for some government-fueled get rich quick scheme that involves new Civic structures and government endorsed businesses while destroying the organic market. Rent control benefited a few lucky tenants at the expense of all other renters. There's been this constant drumbeat for 100 Years of government intervention into the market and then when predictable outcomes happen from government intervention, it's blamed on the market because it's designed to look like it's happening in the market when it's really a function of top-down planning. And large corporations know that they want to be the last one that the alligator eats and make deals. Every regulation harms the poor self-builder over someone with a lot of money Who can take the time to comply. Something similar happened when the United States had a 90% tax rate. Nobody paid it, but a lot of people in Congress got bribes to put in special carve outs and loopholes and the accounts got rich selling compliance. Someone buying, fixing up, and renting apartments is someone who foregoes their own consumption to make sure that there is housing for somebody who needs it in the future. The use of the state to restrict the number of new units may help speculators, but it's nothing the speculators can do on their own, it's purely a function of government.
Great use of a space that would otherwise be left unused. Perfect for students are people who are just starting out on their own. I also like that it’s like a hidden little neighborhood that gives you a sense of community.
Really quite nice. Definitely nicer than the dorm room i had to share when i was in college and didn't include a bathroom or kitchen. We had to use a shared one for the entire floor. Something like this looks way more comfortable for living and studying.
The design is good, but the thing about small homes is they tend to only be let short term, no-one really can live in them long term, they're simply not practical, so you end up turning an area into a more transitory community. There is a need for short term rentals though, I would have thought this would be way beyond a typical students budget though.
I blame property flipping as well. People with money buy the house, put a renter in it to pay the mortgage and then sell it for a profit. Especially with our interest rates being so high, lower middle class and below just can't enter the market right now. Even with good credit scores. So discouraging
I think they did a great job utilizing the space they had. It's great they were able to make housing out of an area that would otherwise just be vacant and providing no real use.
I love tiny home, but this is a "No thank you!" for me, the city laws made it not as great as it could have been. I am from Montreal and I am shame by our city... Anyway, staying there, you stay in shape for sure with all the stairs! lol
I wondered if there was any scope for having a home across each level instead? That way you'd only have to climb up a few times a day. I was thinking of taking in deliveries. If you had a lie in and they rang, you could lower a basket from the top floor 😅
you could give a bigger frige where the washer is, washer next to it or where the small fridge is but it is so cool, like a converted RV but better haha
Clever use of small spaces. Hopefully local governments can evolve to meet the needs to fit everyone where they need to fit them in cities and within affordable budgets.
You did a beautiful job. I am sure that if I were 20 years old again it would be a lot of fun to live here. I must say that at my age I feel claustrophobic just thinking about living there.
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These are fantastic. I could sense the frustration from the architect, in not being 'allowed' to make the space as free-flowing as envisioned, though given the restrictions imposed, has turned out six adorable, livable spaces, that any young person would be glad to be in.
Love it. Must have been hard with all the regulations! Six people (or more when for a couple) found an additional living space. Just by being smarter. How nice that there is even some greenery at the front, to make it more into a home. 🌿
Brilliant use of an existing space. Quite ridiculous that city by-laws are restrictive in a way that this kind of small construction isn't happening all over the place, especially since in Canada we are experiencing a housing crisis. And the fact that the by-laws also made it impossible to implement the original design concept, which looks rather more interesting than what they ended up with - although it is still quite nice. So glad you featured this!
Thank you for showing such an interesting project! For those, who criticise - guys, this is a tiny house, what would you expect? Common, be real. Although, there's some room for improvement, the project is great and inspiring. ❤️
Very well designed and made. The use of space is functional and if it was just me I could definitely live here comfortably. I don’t even mind all the stairs cause that’s just a free workout for the gluts. ❤
It's going to be difficult to keep the toilet paper dry. I'd have thought a wall hung toilet would have been more suitable with this setup, maybe they take too much space. Interesting though
The tiny refrigerator is a deal breaker. Unless you want to spend any housing savings on eating out all the time. Better have a normal apartment size refrigerator on the other wall instead of the ridiculous counter.
Those are super cute and would be great for perhaps a grad student or something. Long term the shower / toilet situation would get old. The question is, how much is the rent?
Really interesting. One thing that still needs a refit is that kitchen table/counter, which appears way too high for the bar stools to possibly work. But overall clever and attractive.
Genius design! These units are so attractive and will definitely fill a niche in the market. I don’t know if they’re a long-term home solution for most people, but for students and others looking for housing short-term, they’re likely to be very popular.
I LOVE how creatively they took wasted space from an existing building to make private units! I'm a big fan of urban infill and ingenious tiny home designs. In most tiny homes, though, the lofted beds turn me off. Yet these homes resolve that situation with safe, full-sized stairs leading to separate floors. I'm glad the city regulations were so strict, despite the architect's complaints; details like proper staircases make a big difference to true livability. I must admit, I'd get very tired of tromping all the way down to the 1st floor to pee in the middle of the night. I like other commenters' suggestions for adding a half-bath to the bedroom. And I'd go the extra step of walling off the bedroom with a proper door, even if that takes a little square footage from the bedroom. Frankly, a door at top of the stairs for each floor would be best. I'd go crazy sharing that apartment with someone if we had no noise separation with doors.
I think it's great that we are finding smaller spaces for people to live, if it suits them. As they said, students will make great use of them. Trying to find an apartment as a student must be awful in cities these days. I'd move in here in a heartbeat in my younger years.
My tweaks: -Half bath upstairs: put it right when you come up from the stairs under the slanted roof. Get a toilet with a sink over the water tank like they have in japan. That giant dresser really doesn't need to be there, so there's plenty of space. -Washer/dryer on second floor. Put it right where the cabinet is. Do two side-by-side front loading units so you can still have built-in storage above. The built-in should include a pullout doubled desk so two people can work. Add an aesthetic noise blocking curtain on a ceiling rail that wraps around that area in case privacy is needed. -Separate shower downstairs: with the washer/dryer on the second floor, you can now have a separate shower in its place. -Bonus: the metal extension of the building should have included a narrow terrace you can access from a door by the couch. The terrace would have the double function of covering the entrance stairs so you can store things like bikes and boots there. That whole side of the building should honestly have had frosted windows to make the place seem bigger and brighter while keeping privacy, not sure why they went with the bunker look instead. Even just a window by the kitchen table would have made that whole floor come alive.
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You had such a challenge! These are incredible!
Nicely done!
The fact that these are supposed to be for students but the rent is $1650 to $2000 a month is insane
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@@cloudedsky88 Canada is expensive.
Living near students is often hell
students with rich parents
wowsers yikes That's the cost of the mortgage on our townhome in Utah. We have 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths.
Awesome conversion - I would change only one thing - a hand-held shower instead of a fixed one
That might work for me too. As is, I wouldn't use the toilet under the showerhead. It seems unsanitary. 🤷♂
My thought about shower in toilet area- how do you keep your toilet paper dry??
@skmuzammilzeeshan6173 Well the whole thing is like 350sqft/m(?), so I think it'd feel claustrophobic either way. A clear shower curtain is really what "I'd" do, but to each their own. 😅
As that way you could direct the spray of the water a little bit , away from the toilet more... also Very important for helping to clean the space, too
Upstairs in the bedroom I would have added more height to the stairway wall and install mirror on it so nothing would fall off that surface, plus give person a mirror to dress in front of.
I would probably put my bed on the second floor and then use the third floor for a work at home office and maybe add a composting toilet (or something) on the top floor.
A day bed can be used as a sitting space as well. Great idea.
Smart
The idea of having to go down and back up 2 flights of stairs to pee overnight doesn't appeal to me. These would be a very nice situation for a student. Way better than a dorm room. But I wonder about how much the rent is compared to a dorm room?
Yes, you could put a Cinderella toilet in the ‘wardrobe’ space. I’d also hang a shower curtain under the stairs to shield the toilet when showering. Then you don’t have to wipe it down after showering. I suppose putting the toilet seat up while showering might work too.
I would replace the staircases for an elevator and use all that space to make a proper bathroom
When I was a student I would have loved having a space like that to myself instead of living in the dorms with shared bedrooms and bathrooms. I think I'd outgrow the space post-college, but as a student living space I think it's great.
Agree 👍
I am sure they are pricey units.
Yeah i would agree but are you going to charge a student 1650 - 2000 in rent a month? That’s insane
Awesome job! You created six new homes in the city. The tiny houses are gorgeous, and the alley is beautiful which seems like a win for the entire community.
Which city is it?
There probably won't be much daylight in those, especially in winter. Other than that, pretty decent solution for such a small footprint and challenging configuration.
@@mariansheilamansilla6431Montréal
I love Montreal Alley s its like being in another world would hate to see them all used up to build housing when they have so many places that are not being used
That is a creative solution to the old situation and definitely creates more living space in the inner city. Especially for the young target group.
I would have used a Japanese staircase to the bedroom. This would have created enough space for a toilet (where the 'closet' is now).
And I would have added a longer folding table in the kitchen. Attached to the wall and at the same height as the countertop. More space for prepping and eating.
Thanks for sharing!
Great ideas.
i wonder how much it is to rent? the student's parents would have to pitch in for the rent
I agree. I kept staring at the table/counter in the kitchen and wondered why it was set up that way. Surely other options were available to them. Great space overall though.
The architect was chosen because she's only 4'6". Makes the place look huge.
While I like the overall design, I noticed that all the tables were too high up the wall to sit comfortably at. As a wet bathroom seems the only option, they could at least put a handheld shower in it, which would make much less of a mess. As an older person who needs to go to the toilet once or twice a night, I would really hate to go down two flights to the bathroom.
Try being a older person who has trouble with stairs. But needs only about that size of living space.
Yeah the dining table counter looked like it'd be almost chest height.
Maybe a n elevator instead of staircase? Might allow more square footage too.
Even a curtain to stop the toilet getting wet would be nice. I'd hate to sit down only then to discover the toilet seat hasn't dried properly. Eww!
These are not made for older people.
Brilliant and beautiful! The one change I would make is to move the washer/dryer combo to where the bar fridge is and put in an apartment size fridge. A bar fridge is just not a living option. Other than that, the three levels seem workable to me.
Most of the world manages with fridges that size. In the city you shop more often and don't store nearly so much.
@@stevemichael8458 I live in the heart of Vancouver, BC, alone, and the apartment size fridge I have is only just big enough. But I took the time to poll my office here. 8 people, ranging from singles like me to one couple with 2 children. It’s unanimous that not a one could operate with a bar fridge. No one has the time or inclination to shop daily or even every 2nd or 3rd day.
The small fridge should be replaced by a dishwasher.
For a college student this place would be heaven.
It's perfect for a single person and a couple if you are very loving and caring and can be respectful of each other's space needs 😂❤
Your original design was so practical, cities really need to update their codes for tiny homes. Municipal codes are the enemy of tiny houses, they complain about high housing costs but do nothing to bring prices down
$2000 per month. Mad.
Yeah not sure what student is living off that
@@colepedersen1923 Rich kids…
@@lizzieb6311 Rich kids probably wouldnt want to live there lmao
Ingenious. Truly impressive use of space helping the housing shortage. Simple, straightforward, no apologies necessary.
I love tiny homes but not a toilet in the food prep area 🤢
I thought the same thing and I would have to put some sort of divider there dividing the kitchen in the bathroom laundry area because my germ phobia would not be able to deal with that. If the prices reason it’s a cute place.
Yes don't understand why they didn't put a pocket door to close the bathroom/washer section
I would rather have a living area on the first floor, kitchen on the second, and then bedroom on top (and put an actual door on the toilet...). That way you are progressing from public to private as you go up. I don't want everyone who knocks on my door seeing into my messy kitchen
@@jacobbailey9419Yes, privacy would be an issue if you had a couple of people staying overnight.
@@lucieudemI don’t understand why there is such terror in North America about having a washing machine in the kitchen! It’s not a toilet for goodness sake!!
The kitchen and shower room are awful! The fact they want $2,000 a month for that is insane.
This is such a great idea. There are a lot of things that I personally would have wanted done differently in that 3-floor tiny home. But like I said- this is such a great idea! and I really appreciate all the work & thought & time & energy that was put into this project. And I really LOVE the whole tiny house/tiny space movement. Thank you for doing this and thank you for sharing this video this with all of us.
Just to be a pest, where do you hide the toilet paper so it doesn't get wet during your showers?
I would have designed a little waterproof box in the wall to store it.
Folger's plastic coffee canisters work well.
I think you’d need a shower curtain to pull in front of the toilet. Plus still need everything to be in plastic boxes. Those little decorations would get soaked too.
I'd say in the nook beside the toilet but I had that concern too.
Needs a bidet
It sounds like Montreal's municipal codes are as frustrating as my community's. You've done an amazing job! ❤
If they didn’t have minimum requirements and basic standards, landlords would be renting out unliveable shoeboxes for exorbitant rents - driving up cost of existing…
@@annie_charcheologist You mean exactly what they're doing any way in most places?? Like the very tiny places in this video, going for $2,000 a month which for the size IS absolutely exorbitant. Seems like those codes and regulations don't hurt landlords at all, but definitely hurt people who want to live in or build smaller places.
@@DavidStruveDesigns I completely agree. My comment was in regard to the designer’s comment about the regulations being a challenge - of course the developers would prefer they rent out sardine cans without any restrictions on them. Where I live rents have gone up 2.5x. Interstate investors that can’t afford to buy into the market down south, are buying everything here, sight unseen and then upping rents in line with rentals in capital cities. They’re vultures. Investors can afford more than most families are able to borrow (mind investors are borrowing more but banks earn more interest from these loans) and then families are left paying exorbitant rents that are far more than mortgage + insurance + rates would have cost if they bought. Meaning little chance of saving for ownership when rent is high. My regional town has seen an increase in homelessness, in particular the increase in families that are unable to find affordable rentals and there’s limited housing. For those that are fortunate enough to buy, they’re competing with the investors. That’s another factor, this town suffered two major flood events, this means insurance can be more than the mortgage at one end of the street vs a block up. As for the condition, some of the rentals available I personally wouldn’t let a stray dog sleep in. Even prisons have a better standard and minimum regulations than the rental market appears to. In regards to this video - showering with a toilet between your legs; not physical disability friendly (not that much of the built environment is and especially tiny living). People need secure housing as a basic requirement - it’s not optional like designer shoes or fancy cars. Having secure, safe, affordable housing, shouldn’t be a privilege.
@@DavidStruveDesigns If you expect prices to drop by removing regulation laws on livable spaces and standards, you are dreaming. Blaming these regulations instead of people or companies hoarding housing is ignorant.
The living room is beautiful. Brilliant, thoughtful design to say the least.
going to toilet in the middle of the night gonna be a hassle
a portable toilet for the bedroom then, LOL... These "projects" are interesting in theory but in the practice they have many limitations and compromises... Still cool to see. Wonder about the price how it compares to other places.
That's honestly the only real inconvenience I see with the design.
for young students that is probably a non issue.
Yeah. Two floors away. One might not make that distance depending on the urgency.
A fire pole would be cool lol
Its a perfect example of good dpace usage. We have alleys in our city that could benefit from this type of building. I would switch out the shower for a hand held one and install a shower curtain to kerp the toilet area separate. I would also remove that kitchen bar table and install a fold down table instead. The desk set up is good upstairs, but would not last long, those types never do. A fold down table instead there too.
This would be great for a single student. But the only problem is the glass door to the bathroom. With that glass door, you can't ever have friends over. Nobody's gonna want to pee or poop in front of their friends.
well, you could use a little window film to change that. or a curtain from outside. But the glass prevents it from feeling claustrophobic while showering.
Bruh just buy a screen that's sticks to glass from Amazon genius.
It is already frosted. Only bottom and top are not.
Nice idea in general as long as someone is willing to constantly deal with the stairs.
Considering others options might be spending more in rent or living with a ton of roommates, I don't think stairs would necessarily be as bad
I would forgo the washer dryer in order to have a separate toilet.
Thank you for showing us around.👍🥰
You're very welcome, happy you enjoyed the tiny home tour :)
Cute! I could see me and my cat living there !
These tiny homes sure are interesting to look at, and might even be comfortably livable. But they are a symptom of ridiculous renting and owning options, and they sure are not the solution. A lot of the real estate investment and speculation needs to go away, and tiny homes are just the opposite of that: Instead of making regular houses affordable to regular people, just make smaller homes for people that can't afford to live otherwise? This is not a critique on this Video(or channel), and in particular affordable student housing is important, and I think tiny homes are "cool", but they just aren't the solution some people think they are. I'd like to own a tinyhome, but I'd rather own a regular one, but the sad reality is that neither is really an option for me(or most other people my age).
And even these tiny homes are getting ridiculously expensive
Speculation is actually pretty important because it's the anticipation of future demand. Speculation is how we know that there's enough housing in the future, somebody risks their Capital today with the idea that there's going to be more demand tomorrow.
Speculators tend to make out a lot better when new supply is restricted and it's difficult to build or add density. When the price goes up, there is generally a higher incentive to build new units, unless the price to build those new units goes up as well. In many major metros this is the case because of over-regulation.
You could probably do a much better job with regulation being basically done by insurance companies where the safer the building the lower the insurance policy is. Then it's a trade-off by the investors.
There are no perfect solutions, only Trade-offs.
Also remove protectionistic codes and punitive fees that have zero to do with building safety and basic efficiency.
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That's false. Speculation is a built up system that precludes smaller, self built structures. It ensures only people rich enough to fight structural nimbyism can survive to build...
@@b_uppy No, I'm sorry but you're wrong. Speculation doesn't Have nearly the effect on the market. Smaller and self-built units Have nothing to do with speculation.
You have in mind a certain type of speculation that really only exists in the planned Fascist building market we have. It's private in name only, but highly planned by city planners, which is why you can't run a commercial space on the first floor and live upstairs easily anymore. Anymore. I live in a rust belt City and every place that's mixed residential and commercial are over 100 years old, not because there hasn't been demand for them, but because zoning separated commercial and residential areas. Subsidies for highways built the suburbs. Urban planners of the '50s bulldozed vibrant communities for some government-fueled get rich quick scheme that involves new Civic structures and government endorsed businesses while destroying the organic market. Rent control benefited a few lucky tenants at the expense of all other renters.
There's been this constant drumbeat for 100 Years of government intervention into the market and then when predictable outcomes happen from government intervention, it's blamed on the market because it's designed to look like it's happening in the market when it's really a function of top-down planning. And large corporations know that they want to be the last one that the alligator eats and make deals.
Every regulation harms the poor self-builder over someone with a lot of money Who can take the time to comply.
Something similar happened when the United States had a 90% tax rate. Nobody paid it, but a lot of people in Congress got bribes to put in special carve outs and loopholes and the accounts got rich selling compliance.
Someone buying, fixing up, and renting apartments is someone who foregoes their own consumption to make sure that there is housing for somebody who needs it in the future.
The use of the state to restrict the number of new units may help speculators, but it's nothing the speculators can do on their own, it's purely a function of government.
Great use of a space that would otherwise be left unused. Perfect for students are people who are just starting out on their own. I also like that it’s like a hidden little neighborhood that gives you a sense of community.
That's a lot of custom architecture and construction , which doesn't come cheap. I hope these aren't too expensive.
downtown Montreal? sure to be expensive
Really quite nice. Definitely nicer than the dorm room i had to share when i was in college and didn't include a bathroom or kitchen. We had to use a shared one for the entire floor. Something like this looks way more comfortable for living and studying.
The design is good, but the thing about small homes is they tend to only be let short term, no-one really can live in them long term, they're simply not practical, so you end up turning an area into a more transitory community. There is a need for short term rentals though, I would have thought this would be way beyond a typical students budget though.
These are way better than my student accommodation that I lived in that was purpose built in the early 2000s.
Brilliant use of space! THANK YOU for using it for long-term housing! Airbnb has destroyed the housing market in the US.
its a terrible use of space and resource
I blame property flipping as well. People with money buy the house, put a renter in it to pay the mortgage and then sell it for a profit. Especially with our interest rates being so high, lower middle class and below just can't enter the market right now. Even with good credit scores. So discouraging
I think they did a great job utilizing the space they had. It's great they were able to make housing out of an area that would otherwise just be vacant and providing no real use.
Absolutely wonderful use of space, that existed. Bravo!
this project is such forward thinking....
FABulous!!! Love creative, sensible, and thoughtful solutions to problems, especially when they were overlooked problems or "opportunities."
I love tiny home, but this is a "No thank you!" for me, the city laws made it not as great as it could have been. I am from Montreal and I am shame by our city... Anyway, staying there, you stay in shape for sure with all the stairs! lol
I wondered if there was any scope for having a home across each level instead? That way you'd only have to climb up a few times a day.
I was thinking of taking in deliveries. If you had a lie in and they rang, you could lower a basket from the top floor 😅
I am 76 and could not manage all the staires; otherwise I love the imaginative use of limited space
only thing I would change is I would have used those blinds that you can lower from the top for more privacy in the bedroom
Right. I felt the bedroom was pretty open plan. Especially if a couple of people were staying overnight downstairs.
Love it ❤ perfect size for students or single ppl
Very impressed, this could be done in Chicago with so many existing brownstones! ❤
this is the best tiny house/studio I've ever laid eyes on
you could give a bigger frige where the washer is, washer next to it or where the small fridge is but it is so cool, like a converted RV but better haha
Clever use of small spaces. Hopefully local governments can evolve to meet the needs to fit everyone where they need to fit them in cities and within affordable budgets.
You did a beautiful job. I am sure that if I were 20 years old again it would be a lot of fun to live here. I must say that at my age I feel claustrophobic just thinking about living there.
My son had a 300 sq ft apartment in Portland, OR, and this layout is by far much better. Also it has a washer/dryer unit, which he did not have.
Hello everyone at exploring alternatives, that’s a beautiful loooking prison cell!
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Very well designed and executed.
These are fantastic. I could sense the frustration from the architect, in not being 'allowed' to make the space as free-flowing as envisioned, though given the restrictions imposed, has turned out six adorable, livable spaces, that any young person would be glad to be in.
Like the small old row homes in Philadelphia known as “trinities.” One room per floor. I always liked that simplicity.
It's a camper toilet...in many older Campers, the toilet is combined with the shower i believe!👍🏼
Love it. Must have been hard with all the regulations!
Six people (or more when for a couple) found an additional living space. Just by being smarter. How nice that there is even some greenery at the front, to make it more into a home. 🌿
Eastern, squatting toilet might be better in that combined shower setup.
Great use of space!
Thanks for your comment Stephanie, happy you enjoyed the tour :)
What an odd and wonderful repurposing. Kudos to Le Borgne Rizk for their first tiny home commision.
Nicely done. Small, but dividing it up into multiple levels makes it seem bigger.
Brilliant use of an existing space. Quite ridiculous that city by-laws are restrictive in a way that this kind of small construction isn't happening all over the place, especially since in Canada we are experiencing a housing crisis. And the fact that the by-laws also made it impossible to implement the original design concept, which looks rather more interesting than what they ended up with - although it is still quite nice. So glad you featured this!
Very impressive renovation… So stylish and cozy.
Beautiful.
Thank you for showing such an interesting project! For those, who criticise - guys, this is a tiny house, what would you expect? Common, be real. Although, there's some room for improvement, the project is great and inspiring. ❤️
It is meant for students and I think they will be very happy with the design
Very well designed and made. The use of space is functional and if it was just me I could definitely live here comfortably. I don’t even mind all the stairs cause that’s just a free workout for the gluts. ❤
I love it! I would definitely live in one of these.
What a great use of space!
I love this ,congrats ❤😊
So creative and so innovative.
It's going to be difficult to keep the toilet paper dry. I'd have thought a wall hung toilet would have been more suitable with this setup, maybe they take too much space. Interesting though
I am glad they repurposed, rather than tearing them down and replacing them with something that doesn't even represent the neighborhood.
Pretty cool! I‘d have done some things differently as well, but still very cool concept
Nice cozy space !! Well done
Thanks for showing such a cute little tiny home and you made everything work beautifully
Totally AMAZING what you did!
The tiny refrigerator is a deal breaker. Unless you want to spend any housing savings on eating out all the time. Better have a normal apartment size refrigerator on the other wall instead of the ridiculous counter.
A shared laundry in the court would add a lot of space to those tiny houses.. enough to have a separate toilet and a proper fridge.
Those are super cute and would be great for perhaps a grad student or something. Long term the shower / toilet situation would get old. The question is, how much is the rent?
Wow. This is really cool. What a great idea and execution ❤🎉
Love this!!
Happy you enjoyed the tour, thanks for watching :)
Excellent!
Perfect for a young single adult
Really interesting. One thing that still needs a refit is that kitchen table/counter, which appears way too high for the bar stools to possibly work. But overall clever and attractive.
Don't forget the lady in the video is probably under 5' tall.
Genius design! These units are so attractive and will definitely fill a niche in the market. I don’t know if they’re a long-term home solution for most people, but for students and others looking for housing short-term, they’re likely to be very popular.
So cool!! Nice job
LOVE THIS!!! 💛❤Great way to recycle/upcycle. Very impressed.
Beautiful homes! I would use a bigger desk with smaller couch :)
If I were younger, I would love it. But the stairs would be a killer right now.❤
Wonderful ❤
Wow! Very well done!
Interesting space
I LOVE how creatively they took wasted space from an existing building to make private units! I'm a big fan of urban infill and ingenious tiny home designs. In most tiny homes, though, the lofted beds turn me off. Yet these homes resolve that situation with safe, full-sized stairs leading to separate floors. I'm glad the city regulations were so strict, despite the architect's complaints; details like proper staircases make a big difference to true livability.
I must admit, I'd get very tired of tromping all the way down to the 1st floor to pee in the middle of the night. I like other commenters' suggestions for adding a half-bath to the bedroom. And I'd go the extra step of walling off the bedroom with a proper door, even if that takes a little square footage from the bedroom. Frankly, a door at top of the stairs for each floor would be best. I'd go crazy sharing that apartment with someone if we had no noise separation with doors.
I would enjoy living there :)
Absolutely Stunning ❤️
Brilliant!
Sad that we’ve been downsized so much. Living spaces in what used to be stairs.
How often do people utilize a bigger home? Most people are working two jobs or outside anyhow.
@@JeanWelch-uk2eh2 jobs. even sadder. Thanks.
I think it's great that we are finding smaller spaces for people to live, if it suits them. As they said, students will make great use of them. Trying to find an apartment as a student must be awful in cities these days. I'd move in here in a heartbeat in my younger years.
Love it beautiful
beautiful project! very sad the stairs have to take up so much space. excellent realization never the less
Cute! As a tiny house owner for 6 years, the only thing that bothers me is having to go down 2 floors to use the bathroom in the night!
Quite spacious for student digs.
My tweaks:
-Half bath upstairs: put it right when you come up from the stairs under the slanted roof. Get a toilet with a sink over the water tank like they have in japan. That giant dresser really doesn't need to be there, so there's plenty of space.
-Washer/dryer on second floor. Put it right where the cabinet is. Do two side-by-side front loading units so you can still have built-in storage above. The built-in should include a pullout doubled desk so two people can work. Add an aesthetic noise blocking curtain on a ceiling rail that wraps around that area in case privacy is needed.
-Separate shower downstairs: with the washer/dryer on the second floor, you can now have a separate shower in its place.
-Bonus: the metal extension of the building should have included a narrow terrace you can access from a door by the couch. The terrace would have the double function of covering the entrance stairs so you can store things like bikes and boots there. That whole side of the building should honestly have had frosted windows to make the place seem bigger and brighter while keeping privacy, not sure why they went with the bunker look instead. Even just a window by the kitchen table would have made that whole floor come alive.