Case Study - Tiny House
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panels, coated in Fluropon SR in the color Tudor Brown, formed
the metal roof. The metal roof was chosen because of its versatility and durability, and the solar reflective coating was chosen
in part because it delivers an eco-friendly way to resist heat absorption from the sun. This can help lower energy cooling costs
and keep buildings at a more comfortable temperature without
sacrificing durability, performance or beauty.
At the completion of the project, designers were able to cre-
atively deliver exactly what the family needed –17-foot ceilings
in the master bedroom to create a more roomy, open feeling in
this space and a lofted bedroom for three of the boys to sleep in.
Other rooms in the house were made to feel more expansive
than their actual size as well. The kitchen was built to contain
as much seating as possible, and an outside deck features a
fun space for the family to enjoy. Two additional beds were
installed for when the eldest boys came home to visit by hiding
one smack-dab in the middle of the living room underneath
the floorboards. This pop-out bed is easily convertible when
needed, but otherwise remains tucked away and out of sight,
maintaining every inch of space in the living room, which was
a must for the family. The designers even took the idea of using
compact spaces to the outdoors, and created a vertical pallet
garden, allowing for more room in the yard while still preserving garden space.
Music plays a big role in this family, so designers wanted to
showcase that influence in as many ways as possible. With help
from the youngest Moore’s, designers repurposed old instruments into functional pieces that not only aided aesthetically to
the space, but added real purpose. An heirloom piano became
the head and footboards of the parents’ bed, drum frames were
turned into a hanging fruit basket and a variety instruments, like
trumpets and flutes, were combined to craft a hanging rack for
pots and pans in the center of the kitchen.
The Moore’s were thrilled with the final outcome – they
received a beautiful, custom home to call their own that they
could all share together. They saw personal touches woven
throughout the build and created their own space for quality
family time. Thanks in part to the design and materials chosen,
this tiny house will continue to serve as a physical reminder of
the family’s close bond. CW
Project Overview
Project:
Tiny Home – Ozawkie, KA
Year:
2015
Coatings Provider:
The Valspar Corporation; Minneapolis, MN
http://www.valsparcoilextrusion.com/
Metal Panel Manufacturer:
McElroy Metal, Inc.; Bossler City, LA
http://www.mcelroymetal.com/
General Contractor:
Mel Armstrong
