Mini and Marvelous Places

With style and creativity, small homes can be both mini and marvelous places.

Small Space, Big Style : Episode HSSBS-408 -- More Projects »
The "miniHome"
Architect Andy Thompson has been exploring just how small a person can live without feeling that he is making ridiculous sacrifices. His prototype for the "miniHome" is an ecological design that is affordable for anyone. It combines resource-saving features like solar power and a composting toilet with luxury items like a full soaker tub in a cedar bathroom. It's ultimately designed to feel like home.
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The miniHome Prototype
The prototype for miniHome is the first completely off-grid, high-style, portable house. It's a mere 325 square feet but is packed with great style and all the modern conveniences of a typical 2,000-square-foot home. Yet, it uses just 1/10th of the energy. When people walk through the miniHome, they often guess that it is 550 square feet — which just goes to show that good design in a small space can make it feel double the size!


Guests

Libby Langdon
Designer, Libby Langdon Interior Design
Website: www.libbylangdon.com

Marlon Gobel
Designer, Luxurykills
We apologize no contact information is available.

Dawn Miller and David Schaefer, Homeowners
Personal Stylist and Legal Communications Executive
E-mail: dawn@styleforlawyers.com

David Kaplan - Homeowner
Journalist
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Brett Zamore, Designer
Brett Zamore Design
Phone: 713-623-1926
E-mail: office@brettzamoredesign.com

Andy Thompson
Architect
Website: www.sustain.ca

Elizabeth Blitzer
Homeowner
E-mail: eblitzer@susanbecherpr.com
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