Tiny House

Project idea

The project aims to design a sustainable, highly flexible and fully funcional tiny house that maximizes a minimal footprint while fully capitalizing on its unique location. The primary objective is to eliminate the cramped feeling typical of small spaces through a multi-level continuous interior and multifunctional elements, creating a strong indoor-outdoor connection.

Project description

The project delivers a vertically stacked, compact tiny house featuring horizontal timber cladding, designed as part of the Residential Buildings Design Studio (BGA015) in Brno. Situated within a developing urban riverside park context near the Svratka River, the architectural layout seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor spaces, encompassing functional multi-level living, a ground-level outdoor seating area, and a panoramic rooftop terrace with integrated natural planters. To ensure environmental sustainability, mobility, and a low footprint, the structure utilizes a "two-by-four" timber frame on ground screws. Located within walking distance of the Vaňkovka Gallery shopping center, major public transport hubs, and the central bus station, the project offers excellent civic amenities while maintaining a strong, direct connection to the surrounding green landscape.

Technical information

The project utilizes a "two-by-four" timber frame system sourced from local suppliers, founded on ground screws to eliminate concrete foundations and ensure relocatability. Vertical load-bearing elements consist of 60×140 mm timber studs, while horizontal structures feature 60×250 mm joists between floors and 60×400 mm joists above the ground. The kitchen corner window is reinforced by an 80×80 mm square steel profile. The 380 mm thick perimeter walls incorporate 300 mm of insulation, finished with exterior wooden cladding and interior drywall. Floors are insulated with 400 mm of insulation between joists, supplemented by 30 mm of acoustic insulation and a timber wear layer. The roof combines a galvanized sheet metal finish on non-habitable parts with a green living roof over the rest.

Documentation

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