Wednesday, December 14, 2011

glen grassi’s micro-home

As seen on Design Sponge - going off the grid is in this season :)


via Design*Sponge by Grace Bonney on 12/12/11


I love micro-homes. Mainly because living in NYC for almost 10 years has made me terrified to live in a "normal" sized suburban home. I don't know what I'd do with all that space; I'm used to cramming everything into less than 1,000 square feet. But these mini-homes look like a great way to see the country without leaving all the comforts of home behind. This sweet mini-home built by Glen Grassi is insulated on all four walls, the ceiling and the floor to withstand a blizzard. So if you wanted to pack this bad boy up and travel to Alaska, you'd be set (even the shingles are rated to withstand hurricane winds). The interior has a chimney and a stove and a portable solar panel that helps you stay off the grid as much as possible. I love the idea of packing into this guy and hitting the road. If you're interested in taking the plunge, click here to read more about Glen's homes. You can even take it home with you if you've got $16K burning a hole in your pocket. Thanks to Amanda Kavanagh for the tip (via Skinflint Design)! xo, grace





  

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