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    • L Offline
      L i am
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      Nice work! must be a fun project Desigfning for yourself. One thing is those steps will not pass building code I would wager ๐Ÿ˜‰

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      • Joe WoodJ Offline
        Joe Wood
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        these stairs might meet code better Mike, as they have closed risers. I saved these from somewhere way back during the @Last days.


        FF_Model_ID2396_1_spacesaverstair_gratis.skp

        Joe Wood
        woodsshop.com/

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        • L Offline
          L i am
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          @joe wood said:

          these stairs might meet code better Mike, as they have closed risers. I saved these from somewhere way back during the @Last days.

          Hi Joe, those stairs wont work. Risers and tread need to be consistant as if you do not watch your feet Like in the dark you not have a predictable rise, if you have a bias to the left or right of the staircase or transitioning between the two...............thump crash

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          • TIGT Offline
            TIG Moderator
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            In the UK 'space-saver' stairs [alternating-treads] are allowed if accessing limited upper-floor space, and they meet a set of rules... e.g.
            https://www.loftcentre.co.uk/loft-stairs-spirals/space-saving-stairs
            In Ireland there are similar, if different, possibilities...
            https://connollystairs.ie/product/space-saver-attic-stairs-ireland/

            TIG

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            • L Offline
              L i am
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              @tig said:

              In the UK 'space-saver' stairs [alternating-treads] are allowed if accessing limited upper-floor space, and they meet a set of rules... e.g.
              https://www.loftcentre.co.uk/loft-stairs-spirals/space-saving-stairs
              In Ireland there are similar, if different, possibilities...
              https://connollystairs.ie/product/space-saver-attic-stairs-ireland/

              Thanks for clarifying TIG, about 8 years ago part of my job was building compliance in Australia. So it makes sense for things to have changed with higher density living initiatives including shipping containers. Australia may have moved on the building codes, we often move inline with the UK ๐Ÿ˜ณ

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              • Mike AmosM Offline
                Mike Amos
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                Thinking a bit about this, is there a need/use for a thread about these projects? Something where people can exchange idea's and ask questions? Example, just what would be considered essential for a small home to be habitable without the resident going completely round the bend and, I don't know, go into politics?

                Something I was thinking for Mr Mayor's project is a roof that can be pushed up like an awning, making an opening for summer. Possibly have a screen for the biters.

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                • Mike LuceyM Offline
                  Mike Lucey
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                  @mike amos said:

                  Thinking a bit about this, is there a need/use for a thread about these projects? Something where people can exchange idea's and ask questions? Example, just what would be considered essential for a small home to be habitable without the resident going completely round the bend and, I don't know, go into politics?

                  Something I was thinking for Mr Mayor's project is a roof that can be pushed up like an awning, making an opening for summer. Possibly have a screen for the biters.

                  Hi Mike,

                  I also think a thread for these kind of projects would work well. Possibly a sub forum for design projects in general where members here that are in various fields of design could show projects to the general community and at the same time benefit from concrete feedback.

                  Such a sub forum might also transition into a place that would allow the designers to sell the designs via SketchUcation thus generating income from their work.

                  I take your points regarding a cabrio roof and screen for 'biters' but here is Ireland we really don't get a lot sun and we have very few 'biters'. I have modified the design further to include a fixed cantilevered canopy. I'm currently finalising a short presentation movie and will load a link to same shortly for comment.

                  Mike

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                  • Mike LuceyM Offline
                    Mike Lucey
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                    I've simplified and finished the design for the Tiny House and am now putting the presentation movie together. I should have it finished a in couple of days and will post here.

                    The key to the simplification was the use of the Friheten Sofa Bed which is available at IKEA.

                    I am attaching shots showing how this sofa bed transforms.


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                    FRIHETEN SOFA BED. Gif 4.jpg

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                    • Mike AmosM Offline
                      Mike Amos
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                      I am convinced that ratio of depth to width is the key to real habitability in these small properties. 2 to 1 seems to be a sweet spot.

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                      • daleD Offline
                        dale
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                        These aren't quite as tiny as yours Mike, but the idea of pocket neighbourhoods is worth a look. He also includes lot of fine innovations.

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                        Pocket Neighborhoods โ€“ Ross Chapin Architects

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                        (rosschapin.com)

                        Just monkeying around....like Monsanto

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                        • Mike AmosM Offline
                          Mike Amos
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                          Interesting link. ๐Ÿ‘

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                          • Mike LuceyM Offline
                            Mike Lucey
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                            I've finished the Tiny House design. It's now quite a simple design suited to a single user or couple. Here are a few images of the Tiny House also a link to a short short video.
                            https://vimeo.com/594255773


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                            • Mike AmosM Offline
                              Mike Amos
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                              Mike, that looks bloody good actually. ๐Ÿ‘

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                              • daleD Offline
                                dale
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                                Very well considered Mike. It is a real challenge to get all that is needed in such a small place. I think you have had total success.

                                Just monkeying around....like Monsanto

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                                • pilouP Offline
                                  pilou
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                                  Small is beautiful! โ˜€

                                  Frenchy Pilou
                                  Is beautiful that please without concept!
                                  My Little site :)

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                                  • Joe WoodJ Offline
                                    Joe Wood
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                                    When will this get built Mike? Are you going to help with it? We'll need plenty of pics!!

                                    Joe Wood
                                    woodsshop.com/

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                                    • Mike LuceyM Offline
                                      Mike Lucey
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                                      Thanks for the feedback guys, much appreciated.

                                      Joe, As I mentioned, I designed this for a client/friend that is looking at possible ways of increasing his tourist revenue by having some Tiny Houses in the large rear garden of his rental unit. He quite likes the design but it will boil down to price per unit and of course obtaining planning permission. However, I am optimistic that the project will move ahead in the near future and I will of course post progress info/pics.

                                      Here is a pic of the airbnb rental unit (yellow house). It's located in Liscannor, Co. Clare, Ireland a very popular tourist destination with some great award winning pubs. In fact, to the left of the unit is a Egan's bar a very popular watering hole that I've stumbled out of a few times:lol:

                                      Yellow House.jpg

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                                      • Mike AmosM Offline
                                        Mike Amos
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                                        Looks like a great watering hole. I do not mean to intrude but thought this might be if interest to folk.

                                        https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10902-016-9732-2

                                        It's a treatise on the psychology of living in a small home that has several insights.

                                        Sorry Mike.

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                                        • Mike LuceyM Offline
                                          Mike Lucey
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                                          Nothing to be sorry about Mike. I read through and found it very interesting and the conclusions accurate.

                                          I have often thought that the balance between living area and bedroom area could be better handled. When I think about it, it doesn't matter how large a person's bedroom is when they are using it for its primary use .... to sleep in. It could be just a little over the size of the bed!

                                          I think bedrooms could be better planned with the use of transforming furniture and sliding partitions which would allow for part of the bedroom to become common areas. This might work well in the case of children's bedrooms. Imagine two bedrooms side by side with the ability to convert to two (mini) bedrooms with a play/hobby area in the centre in which the kids could have their friends join them in various activities. This might even be a possibility with the parent's bedroom(s) and the guest bedroom.

                                          If I can find the time I would like to do an exploratory design exercise to see what might be achieved.

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                                          • TIGT Offline
                                            TIG Moderator
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                                            The traditional Japanese tatami house does just what you suggest with a small core which is adjustable with sliding partitions and cupboards full of extra tatami-mats [6'x3'each]

                                            My main worry with this project is as you hone it down it's becoming more like either a garden-shed, a caravan/camper-van or a small boat...
                                            But I don't want to dis your ideas, I think they are interesting...


                                            PS:
                                            The new BBC detective series 'Vigil' [set an a trident submarine] shows how you can cram mixed uses into small spaces - although sleeping in a third-level bunk with ~500mm spacing, with two belts to strap you in while you try to sleep your 4hours seems somewhat unappealing !

                                            TIG

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