Brainstorming

Pros

Cons

Bunk bed allows for

space underneath

No dishwasher

Stairs have double with

storage in them

Not a lot of headspace

in the loft area

Bench

Table is not very big

Uses all available

space (most things
have dual functionality)

Very big sink

Lots of natural light.

No closet space for a

lot of clothes

Couch holds down into

bed

Feels very cramped

especially

Bathroom has a toilet,

shower and sink so you
do not have to leave
your house to go to the
bathroom

Old appliances

Pros

Cons

Very natural feeling

Have to boat to get to

land to do anything

Made with wood and

Rain can seep

other recycled
products

through wood

Very cost efficient

Not very good

insulation

Tall which allows for

loft area

Old appliances

Couch turns into bed Very cluttered with

which allows for
stuff that is not
guests to stay over
needed
Use of natural
products such as
branches found in
the nearby forest

Any movement on the

water would be felt

Skylight allows for

lots of natural light

Off centered look on

the roof does not look
visually appealing

Pros

Cons

Rustic Feeling

If it is raining or cold
there is very little
room

Lots of outdoor space

No real bed

Skylight allows lots of

natural light

A shape does not

allow for loft area

Exposed metals

No room for artificial

light source

Exposed wood on the

exterior of the house

No dishwasher or
stovetop

Not much heating

insulation

The colors do not

look well together
on the outside

Pros

Cons

Has two levels so the bed has its own space

Everything is cramped, little space for

movement

Space is used effectively

Wood can be weathered easily

There are wheels for easy movement

Because of the wood, there isn't good

insulation

There are a lot of windows so less wood is

used

Appliances are big, which takes up space, the

stove can be smaller

Pros

Cons

Has a lot of space

There are no visible appliances

There is a big bed

The bed takes a lot of space

There is a lot of windows, so natural light

There isn't a lot of space for other

necessities

The space under the bed is used as storage

Wood limits insulation

Has wheels for easier movement

Wood is expensive

Pros

Cons

Roof is diagonal which lets water run off

Is made out of wood, which weathers

Has multiple doors

Wood allows for not good insulation

Has many windows to allow natural light

Wood is very expensive for the whole house

Has regular sized appliances

The space is not used effectively

Has a second level for bed

Has porch which is not useful

Conclusion
One thing that we really liked about most of tiny houses we looked at was the idea of an
elevated sleeping area. Another idea we liked was the idea of having lots of appliances. We
liked the idea of having wheels so if the climate drastically changed we could move to a place
with a hotter climate. One thing we did not like was some houses had no insulation. We do not
need a lot of insulation but we need a little. Another thing we did not like was the main building
material being wood. We mainly do not like this because it is expensive and is not really worth
the price. One final thing we do like is the idea of having lots and lots of windows to get the most
natural light.