Tiny House

Idea projektu

The project presents a compact tiny house designed as part of an architectural studio course. It explores the possibilities of small-scale living within an urban landscape, specifically in the Trnitá district of Brno, close to the Svratka River. The proposal responds to the character of the site, which is defined by greenery, water elements and flood-risk conditions.

The main idea of the project is to create a simple, efficient and atmospheric dwelling that offers a high-quality living environment despite its limited floor area. The design combines a traditional pitched-roof silhouette with a more dynamic exterior envelope, which wraps around a rational and compact interior layout. Large glazed gable walls and carefully placed facade and roof openings bring natural light into the interior and visually connect the house with the surrounding landscape.

The objective of the project is to demonstrate that a tiny house can provide a functional, comfortable and spatially rich living space while using a modest footprint. The design aims to balance privacy and openness, compactness and generosity, as well as contemporary architectural expression and a natural material character.

Popis projektu

The project solution includes the architectural, spatial, material and basic structural design of a small residential building. It covers the placement of the house within the selected site, the relationship between the building and its surroundings, the internal layout, facade composition, material concept and the basic construction principle.

The design works with a two-storey arrangement. The ground floor contains the entrance area, bathroom, kitchen, dining area and main living space. The upper level is designed as a sleeping loft, using the height of the pitched roof to create an intimate but functional private zone. Outdoor terraces extend the living space and strengthen the connection between the interior and the landscape.

The proposal also includes the design of selected built-in furniture elements, such as storage integrated into the staircase, a wardrobe in the entrance area, a sitting window sill with a dining table and other space-saving interior features. These elements are an essential part of the project, as they support the efficient use of the limited interior area.

Technické informace

The building is designed as a temporary two-storey tiny house with a total usable floor area of 35.18 m². The built-up area is 45.24 m², including terraces, and 35.24 m² without terraces. The proposed structural system is a timber frame construction made of KVH spruce elements. The main structural members include vertical posts, horizontal beams and rafters, with dimensions adapted to the position of facade and roof openings.

Due to the temporary character of the building and its location in a flood-risk area, the foundation system is designed using ground screws. This solution reduces the impact on the site and allows for a more reversible form of construction.

The envelope consists of insulated timber-frame walls with OSB boards, cement-bonded boards and additional thermal insulation to reduce thermal bridges. The exterior is finished with vertical larch cladding, while charred larch boards are used on the gable cladding and terrace surfaces. The interior uses light-toned materials, including fibreboard wall surfaces, oak flooring and light oak furniture elements. The window and door frames, as well as selected railing elements, are designed in an anthracite-black tone.

Large glazed gable walls, facade windows and roof windows provide natural lighting and visual connection to the surrounding landscape. Fixed exterior shading on the main gable helps to reduce overheating and excessive sunlight while maintaining views from the interior.

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