r҉ustic cy͠be̸rpu̵nk🤠🤖 is a user on mastodon.social. You can follow them or interact with them if you have an account anywhere in the fediverse. If you don't, you can sign up here.
r҉ustic cy͠be̸rpu̵nk🤠🤖 @cypnk

I found this lovely video on living in a cold climate youtube.com/watch?v=7ASADl1eiH

When I build my cabin, I'm raising it at least 5 feet off the ground to get around the snow issue

The final arrangement is 4 structures:
- The "living" cabin
- "Library" (few books + chair)
- Outhouse
- (Solar) Power shed

I don't like the idea of a cramped closet to do my pooping, so I'd like my outhouse to be at least 6 x 6

I also found a site with lots of helpful design plans myoutdoorplans.com

· Web · 0 · 6
GCU Prosthetic Conscience @gcupc@glitch.social

@cypnk What is the advantage of a cluster of tiny houses over a cottage/bungalow? Being able to build it over time, rather than all at once?

jjg @jjg@social.coop

@gcupc @cypnk dynamic reconfigureability comes to mind.

Also firewalls :)

r҉ustic cy͠be̸rpu̵nk🤠🤖 @cypnk

@jjg @gcupc That too and cost. To build a "proper" cottage, I'd burn through my budget well before I get to do the interior. By building small structures, each unit is essentially "finished" as needed and I don't have to worry about tripping over hazards or living with the mess

jjg @jjg@social.coop

@cypnk @gcupc good points all.

Having lived in a couple houses across decades, static, fixed housing seems like endless compromises whereas small, discrete units are more flexible.

Also, if mobile modules could be swapped with other residents as needs come and go (i.e. nurseries).

r҉ustic cy͠be̸rpu̵nk🤠🤖 @cypnk

@gcupc Heating is the biggest issue I've found. Also, I don't have to apply for a permit for < 100 sq/feet ;)

I looked at property locally in NY, but it's expensive. That leaves further upstate or further up in New England. My folks live around here so I want to stay close

When it's a cluster of smaller structures, I can heat only the structure I live in. My "living" cabin is only 8x10, so it's very easy to heat

And the library (6x8) is only for daytime use so I don't need to run power either

r҉ustic cy͠be̸rpu̵nk🤠🤖 @cypnk

This 6' x 8' ice fishing house is the perfect size and layout for my library myoutdoorplans.com/shed/6x8-ic

I don't plan to bring a whole lot of books into the woods, but this is just the right size for the ones I do plan on bringing

And it's got two nice, big windows so I have plenty of light for reading without artificial lighting

r҉ustic cy͠be̸rpu̵nk🤠🤖 @cypnk

And this portable 6' x 6' ice fishing shanty is perfect for the outhouse

myoutdoorplans.com/hunting/por

I'll replace the 2 x 2 lumber with 2 x 4s instead since I don't plan on making it portable. The outhouse will use a composting toilet so there's no reason to move it after building

mastodon.social powered by Mastodon