Small movable houses-a way to live "green" and keep options open

With our world getting more crowded, polluted and the environmental cost of  development getting higher, it is time to simplify and think smaller, smarter, and also healthier.
One option is to downsize while also improving the quality of our dwellings.
The idea behind my small movable houses is to provide the flexibility of location (like a travel trailer or mobile home) while also providing comfortable, solid, well crafted, healthy and very energy efficient living
environment.

Each house is custom designed and build in my shop near Athens, Ohio, made with all natural materials
with high standard of craftsmanship (think boat interiors) and attention to energy efficiency in both envelope performance and power consumption.

Sizes can vary from a very portable 8'x12'(that can be permanently mounted on a trailer for frequent moving) to a very comfortable 15'x26' one bedroom home with full amenities and lots of storage.

Any combination of on or off grid technologies is possible, from all electric full hookup setup (that can
be mounted on a foundation or basement) to completely self sufficient off grid models with solar electric,
composting toilets and water storage.

Another approach is to see the unit as a nucleus for a larger house,designed and built with additions in  mind.

Prices can start from as low as $5,000 for a very basic 8'x12' to over $30,000 for a fully equipped 15'x26.

Being that each house is custom designed and built to order, endless combinations of features are possible.

This is a new venture for me, so any suggestions or questions are welcome.

Open house!

Come and take a look at the finished cabin on  sunday april 3rd, 1:30- 4:30PM.
This is a model, but it is available for sale.

I also will have plans and information about cabins in  other sizes and configurations.
The next cabin I would like to build is a  compact 10x16, or maybe a smaller one, 8x16 mounted on a trailer.
I am looking for a potential owner for it-

It can be custom build, or I can help you build your own.

for directions and any other information please e mail me - danpat@frognet.net

Cabin is almost finished!

Here are some pictures of the interior of the cabin,it is finished except for some small details.There will be another drawer unit where the table is now and the refrigerator needs to be installed. The countertop, backsplash and some window sills are covered with ceramic tile

 All trim, cabinet sand ceiling are natural pine. floor is bamboo.

 The window seat converts into a double bed and has pull out bins. Two closets, one with shelves and one with two rods.

Small but very efficient bathroom, with a 3'x3' shower stall..

Lots of built in shelves.

This 300sq/f cabin is being built as a showcase, and will be available for sale, to be moved to a new site.

Price is $28,000, not including delivery and installation at new site.