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Customer Feedback, Clashnessie Scotland 

23/6/2014

 
New Tiny House owner here. Clashnessie is getting used to the recent addition to our landscape. We are located 100miles NW of Inverness, on the coast road between Lochinver and Kylescu. It is the most beautiful place on the planet.
Tiny House Scotland
Tiny House for rent at Clashnessie,Scotland
This tiny house has taken a couple of years to evolve, as, when I first met Mark I told him it had to withstand all weathers, and I mean serious gales, and to be as much off-grid as possible. A far cry from garden rooms and home offices. In the journey of problem solving that he then followed, I can claim to have converted him to the composting toilet (via a trip he made to Glastonbury. - where else!). We hummed and hawed about wind turbines, which would have involved me in seeking planning permission on a subject that has its whole range of sensitivies up here. Instead, and relatively late in the day, Mark found a manufacturer of photovoltaic cells that does the job instead, via 3 pairs of 12v batteries. So I have light, recharging capacity, and, at this time of year in the north, the capacity for microwave cookery. Heating with a solid fuel stove (not wood burning - no wood here) turned out to be impossible, as all available stoves turned tiny house space into a sauna in 10 minutes. More critically, the flue height is such that sparks might come out of the top and land on the cedar roof. So I have a lovely cast iron butane stove, that looks like a solid fuel one, but has the advantage of being on wheels, allowing for different configurations of the space. My hot water is brilliantly provided by a serious boiler that runs on propane and two torch batteries for the ignition system.
The interior space is relatively clear, and I hope to keep it that way, having thoughts about alternative storage solutions. I am determined not to create the caravan or narrow-boat galley look. I have space, and want to keep it that way. I have ordered a Twingle from the Futon Company however, having previous experience of their superior mattresses. This will make a two-seater sofa, a chaise longue, or a single bed for those who can't climb the stairs or do not wish to share a bed with the person who can.
Last night I climbed those stairs and slept in the house myself, deliberating on which way round to sleep. In the end, I put my head in the dormer window, woke at five and rolled over to marvel at the panorama of the dawn over beach, sea and mountains. And today the local builder came to connect the water and gave the whole thing his seal of approval. I value this. There are detractors, who can't wait to see it blow away (it won't - this was a serious consideration in the basic design spec and a no-brainer), or who just think It looks unusual (good!), but it has been embraced by this small community which pulled out all the stops in abysmal weather to get it safely on site. So thank you Mark and Jen for making the journey with me., because there were times...
I'll continue to post developments as the interior space develops and the exterior is landscaped to look less like a sea of rock and mud. Current plans suggests, however, that I'll be up and running in mid August, so if anyone fancies a short cheap flight to Inverness, a hire car, and a break in one of Europe's remote places, do let me know (kingpm@btinternet.com). And calling all astronomers, this is one of the dark places of Europe and Tiny House has spectacular unimpeded views, especially to the North.

A day filming CH4's "Gadget Man" in London

23/5/2014

 
Tiny House Towed London
Jumping out of bed at 4am is a shock to the system but has to be done to get the Clashnessie Tiny House to London on time.
The streets of London seems very quiet at 7am but an hour later this bridge was bumper to bumper!

Today, we are filming for Channels 4's "Gadget Man" staring Richard Ayoade (He's the one who looks like he's been Tangoed!


By 7.15 most of the film crew had arrived and started unloading vans with camera gear, props and all the gadgets needed to film the program.
The best part was a brand new Land Rover (with 75 miles on the clock) supplied for me to tow the 3 ton Tiny House past famous landmarks which will be used as part of the program, Awesome.
This little beast pulled the Tiny House with ease, After 5 laps of parliament square to get a clear shot we headed up The Mall to Buckingham Palace (to see The Queen), over London bridge, Horse Guards, The London Eye and Tower Bridge.
With Richard in the passenger seat, 3 camera men in the back and all the kit, it felt like I was towing an empty packed of Quavers!
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Once it has all been edited, the program is due to be aired in August on Channel 4, be sure to watch :-)

Bespoke "Half Barn" Micro Home

27/4/2014

 

The Kids own Micro Home

Room to extend
When someone offers me with a challenge, I cant help myself but to pull all the stops out and create a truly wonderful space.

With not much room to play with
, the customer wanted another room that could fit a sofa, a small desk for homework, a wardrobe, a few more chairs and... wait for it.. a king size double bed for sleepovers!

Take a look at the photo on the left, Is it possible?

Well yes it is, but what will it look like? It was for the children of the house so it not only had to all fit in but it had to look like a little palace, a place they would love to spend time and have friends over.
A direct access to the garden was a must, fully insulated and fun was the key points from the customer, the rest was up to us... Fantastic!
Timber framed Extension

This was the finished result, and they LOVED it!

Half Barn Cabin
Inside the Beamed Barn
Vaulted Ceiling Garden Cabin
Bespoke Barn style garden cabin attached to the house. Kew, Surrey.

If the world had listened to a 12 year old girl.

12/4/2014

 
Its all about our children, our children's children and our children's children's children.
22 years ago, 12 year old Severn Cullis-Suzuki Silenced the World. Her speech was given at a U.N. assembly in Brazil. What has changed since then? Not much!
Speechless aren't you ? So was I
So what now?
This planet (Earth) is 4.567 BILLION years old and we (humans) have been living here for 250,000 years (roughly). We have managed to wreck this place in only 150 years and the last 20 years have been the worst.
Stephen Hawking recons we have about 100 years left on this planet before it has had enough of us.
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If the world had listened to a 12 year old girl, 20 years ago,

Would we be in this mess?

Oil
Power
War
Chemicals
You can help...  spread the word...
Please "Like" my Facebook page, "Follow" me on Twitter or "SHARE" this before you go.

The"Cosy Cottage" Tiny House at Freshwinds Camping

5/4/2014

 
You may have seen the progress of our latest build which I am pleased to say is now finished and has been delivered to Freshwings Camping, Pickham Farm near Hastings. Anne & Tim, the new owners will be adding all the finishing touches and the "Cosy Cottage" it will soon be open to the public where you can stay in it for the weekend or a short summer break. If Glamping in the UK, choose Freshwinds Camping, Near Hastings.
If you go to stay at The Cosy Cottage, we would love to see some photos or video of you enjoying your stay.
Tag us on Facebook or Twitter.

It's not a shed, its a Tiny House!

28/3/2014

 
Tiny House Olympic VillagePoets Hut / Tiny House at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Village London.
Poetry Potting Shed with Michael Rosan!

In all it’s glory, the Poetry Potting Shed began its first day of residence in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with a fantastic turnout of sunshine and school children, all listening and participating in an array of poetry, riddles & storytelling with the famous children’s storyteller Michael Rosan.

With his charm and warming personality, Michael Rosan had everyone gleeing with joy, definitely a hit with the school children, who found themselves playing along with his activities seamlessly.

Interiorly designed by Paul Burgess the shed also aesthetically embodies the poetry from those who visit, accumulating more throughout the course of it’s stay, from the chalkboards, to the windows, & even sound recorded to be played inside the shed.


What you can do with a Tiny House Kit

25/3/2014

 
Kevin Holland gives you all a quick tour of our Solar Powered, Tiny House Kit.
Once you have the kit, you can add to it, customize it and be proud of it. Its amazing what you can do if you put your mind to it and we can help you do just that.
We can supply all the extras (composting wc, solar power kit etc) that you will need to build....
....THIS:

Our first Solar Powered Tiny House

21/3/2014

 

Unfortunately the good old British weather held up this project but I hope you will agree it was worth the wait. Now we have some clear sky’s we can now test out our fully off grid Tiny House powered by a 2.4kw Antaris solar kit. 3 panels sitting snugly on the roof will charge the 6 batteries throughout the day. When fully charged, holds enough power to boil a kettle for an hour continuously. The lighting inside the Tiny House is a mix of 2watt and 10watt LED’s which will hardly touch the battery storage if used when needed.


The shower is powered by two Duracell Batteries and a bottle of gas much like a BBQ. A small boat pump can feed the burners that will heat the water very fast. A thermostat is recommended to tone the heat down as it can achieve Temperatures too hot to handle. The system can also be connected to a garden hose which will eliminate the need for the pump and mains pressure turns the unit into a power shower, better than a Triton electric shower unit.

Also in the shower/wet room is a composting toilet. With plenty of off grid WC’s on the market, the eco-toilet is by far the best I have seen. A small fan is fitted which removes all odors and helps to dry out the solids. Two options are available, 12v and 24v depending on the tiny house electrical set up.

The Tiny House will be rolling out of our workshop in the next few days and will be towed to Hastings when it will be rented out for short breaks on a farm.

I will update you all when it has been furnished and the kitchen installed.

For information about the Solar Kit or any other product, please email me at: mark@tinyhouseeurope.com

The Poetry Potting Shed at The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

18/3/2014

 
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At last its finished and ia due to be delivered to the Olympic Park in Stratford London. The Poets Hut will be open to the public on Saturday.
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The Poetry Potting Shed will be making appearances in the park through until April. In March find us situated next to the Timberlodge, see the gallery map for details.
Family fun come and get involved!
Don't miss a chance to pop in and have a listen to some live poetry, take a workshop, or contribute to the installation created by young local poets. Featuring Niall O'Sullivan on Saturday 22, Sunday 30 March and Saturday 5 April, 11am-4pm plus Apples and Snakes' young writers, aimed at 3 - 6 year olds but everyone is welcome and there'll be plenty for parents too, including take away poetry, come and get them!

Unfortunately, we didnt get a chance to get many photos of it once it was decorated. If you visit the Poets Hut and get some good photos or YouTube clips, I would love to feature them.

Our first Garden Cabin Kit, tested.

8/3/2014

 
Garden Cabin Kit Tiny House Garden Cabin Kit that Tom built.
Toms verdict on our Tiny house Garden Cabin after he had finished building it.

When I wake, I’m struck by two things. First, because the house is so small it doesn’t take long to warm up when I turn on the heater. 

Second, while undoubtedly compact, the cabin holds a surprisingly large amount of my stuff. I could definitely imagine a single person or a couple living comfortably within it. 

Is it better than a mobile home or a large caravan? The height of the roof means that it doesn’t feel at all cramped and it certainly looks and feels more permanent and homely. 

If it’s to be a permanent home, rather than just temporary accommodation, then the ‘look’ and ‘feel’ of a property is essential — you have to feel affection towards your house. Building it yourself and customising it definitely fosters those emotions. 

Or it certainly did in me — I wonder whether Charlotte would mind if I spent just one more night in it... .




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