Irish social enterprise Common Knowledge is teaching people to build its Tigín Tiny Homes using sustainable materials
There have been lots of micro housing concepts created over the years to fight surging house and rental prices, yet most tend to disappear from the ether almost as soon as they emerge. Enter Tígín Tiny Homes, mobile small homes or
The creators, an Irish social enterprise called Common Knowledge , have ensured the design has the same sort of specifications as a home extension or garden flat and that information about the eco-conscious and, in some cases, pioneering building materials and techniques used to build the home are freely accessible to all. That way, anyone thinking of embarking on a self-build or with access to land can make their own Tiny Home, or gain inspiration from it.
These Tiny Homes are different in another way too. Though their footprint is small , they have tall ceilings , which, combined with oversized glazing, provide a constant connection to nature or views, while giving the sensation of more space.
One area the team found hard to keep lightweight was the external cladding. The contemporary modern finishes of concrete board were too heavy, while all the affordable timber options also pushed them over the limit. In the end, they opted for hemp cladding, a natural alternative to corrugated steel, grown and supplied by Margent Farm in Cambridgeshire, England.
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