Construction on our tiny house has finally begun!
Here are a few images of the exterior, courtesy of our builder, Molecule Tiny Homes. They’ve installed our white Marvin Integrity windows, laid the siding and window trim, installed the door, built the porch railing, constructed the utility box, and started to wire the interior.

Initially, when we thought we were going to work on the house ourselves, we wanted to experiment with shou sugi ban: the ancient Japanese technique of burning wood to strengthen and make it rot, insect, weather, and fire resistant. This process can be expensive, so when we handed over the house to our builder, we ultimately decided to keep it simple — so, this siding will be stained and darkened in a way that mimics the charred effect.

The utility box on the rear wall houses the electrical panel and hot water heater. Initially, we thought this box would also hold our Magnum inverter, but this will now be housed with the batteries and solar equipment in a separate structure — one that we’ll be able to pack up and move with the house whenever we decide to change locations.

Construction will move quickly over the next several weeks, so we’ll have more photographs to share soon!
This is the most wonderful project. I love it. And your house is so beautiful.
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Thanks, Joanna! It’s coming along — more photos to share soon.
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How excited you must be! The first detail that caught my eye is the lamp under the porch. It is gorgeous and welcoming. The window above the porch is lovely too. The metallic roof is a terrific idea as you won’t have to worry about changing the shingles. The sound of the rain can be a little louder than on a regular roof (we have installed such a roof on a cabin) but it’s also a great feeling to hear the rain when you are warmly tucked inside. Best to you as you are getting closer to move in.
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I’m still in love with the idea of ‘tiny’ homes giving the dual sense of comfort of home (traditional) and freedom (contemporary).
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This must be so exciting to see things really underway. Looks beautiful! Have you found a place to park your house yet?
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Yes, after a bit of searching, we found a property to park: http://cherilucasrowlands.com/2015/03/16/landscapes/
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