The METRO Tiny House 20’x8’4″
Notes From the Designer
The METRO tiny house is built on a custom tiny house trailer from Great Northern in southern Oregon. With 2- 5,000 lb. axles. This model came in at 8,600 lbs.
Premier SIPs (structural insulated panels) were bolted to the trailer for the floor and the SIP walls were bolted to the floor and trailer using Simpson Strong-Tie fasteners. The curved SIP roof on the METRO tiny house was formed in a large press in several pieces. The original is R-16 all the way around. (we can now achiever higher R-values with Platinum SIPs)
Since we used FSC redwood on the outside that theme was carried inside with a redwood loft and window trim. We envisioned the METRO tiny house as an Airbnb or backyard spare bedroom, so the appliances are small and efficient. With six feet of counter space on each side of the galley kitchen leaves plenty of room for larger appliances if you want.
We spent over $37,000 in materials because we wanted our show model to reflect our commitment to green building
We assume you will want to customize your home to fit your lifestyle. When you make the commitment to build you will be amazed as the materials and help you need come to you. Be open and flexible to the gifts the universe has for you.
We use the Park Model code ANSI a119.5 as our guide for designing and building. So you will notice the loft and bath ceiling height at 6’-6”
SUGGESTED FEATURES
4-1/2” Structural Insulated Panels (R16)
HydroGap® rainscreen house wrap
Unique exterior with redwood and aluminum siding
Standing-seam 24ga. (solar-ready) steel roof by Taylor Metal Products
Covered 8’ x 8’ porch with custom stainless-steel brackets
Distinctive Harlow Collection fiberglass entry door by Codel®
Plug and play all electric with 50 amp. panel and LED lighting
Fiberglass Integrity Windows by Marvin® (U: .27&29) with redwood trim
7’3” x 6’6” Loft (redwood) with custom-built maple stairs and handrail
Unique engraved-aluminum ceiling, kitchen backsplash and shower walls 10-gallon Reliance® water heater
Panasonic® whisper-quiet bath fan
1,000-watt Cadet® heater
Custom-built storage closet on main floor and in the loft
Live-edge redwood counters (natural oil finish) and loft rail
Full-width KCMA-certified hickory kitchen cabinets with soft-close hinges 4.5 cubic foot
Magic Chef® refrigerator with freezer
COSTWAY induction cooktop and Proctor Silex microwave oven
DreamlineTM 32” square shower pan with Delta fixtures
Compact IKEA bathroom sink and faucet to conserve space
Included In the METRO Tiny House Plans Purchase:
• 12 pages of 12”x18” color drawings with dimensions, details and images in PDF format.
• All four elevations both floor plans and sections through the building.
• 3D model available online.
• 2 pages of SIP shop drawings for fabricating the SIPs
• Color model in ½” scale that you can cut out and glue to cardboard to make a model
• Digital copy of “Building Your Movable Tiny House with Mindfulness”. Loaded with information you will need to know when building your home.
• We do not include electrical or plumbing plans because we have never seen anyone use them.
• Trailer plans available separately.
PLUS, REMEMBER YOUR $200+ IN FREE BONUSES!
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Full Features List
Design Style
Modern
Square Footage (not including lofts)
169 sf + 45 sf in loft
8’4″ x 20′
Foundation Details
Car Hauler Trailer
Primary Bedroom Location
Loft
Additional Loft Details
Storage
Ladder Access
Sleeps
2 People
Dining Area
Yes
Kitchen
Apartment Size Appliances
Microwave
Bathroom Details
Shower
Under Sized Lavatory
Composting Toilet
Roof Style
Curved Roof
Insulation
SIPs
Estimated Completed Weight
>10000#
Exterior Door
Short Side Location
Water Heater
Tanked
Transitional Space Design
Fold Down Deck
Sustainability Features
Solar Ready (battery storage space, etc.)
METRO FLOOR PLAN:
The METRO Tiny House FAQs
Q- Can I build this design with lumber instead of Structural Insulated Panels?
A- Yes you can. We wouldn’t be able to offer support for a non-SIPs build.
Q- Do I need to buy a SIP package from you?
A- No you can send the plan to any SIP manufacturer and they would be able to produce a panel package from them. If you’re in the western US, we hope you will consider buying a SIPs package from us.
Q- Do I have to use an ATH trailer?
A- No you do not need to use our trailer. However, our trailers do have a 4” drop axle to get the extra height in the loft. Make sure you order your trailer that way or shorten the walls by 4”.
Q- Do you offer customization of this design?
A- Yes, we can invite you to our computer screen using Google hangout. We charge $75.00 per hour.
Q- Do you offer other designs?
A- Yes, we have designs from 12 feet long to a 36-foot-long Fifth Wheel model. We offer them in three widths, 8 feet wide, 8 feet 4 inch and 8 feet nine inch wide. We also offer several roof styles.
Q- What is the highest R-value you offer?
A- Our 4” SIPs are either R-16 or R-20 and 6” SIPs are either R-24 or R-30
Q- How tall is the loft?
A- The loft has three feet ten inches of room from the floor to the ceiling.
Included With the METRO Tiny House Plans
Included In the METRO Tiny House Plans Purchase:
• 12 pages of 12”x18” color drawings with dimensions, details and images in PDF format.
• All four elevations both floor plans and sections through the building.
• A 3D model available online.
• 2 pages of SIP shop drawings for fabricating the SIPs
• A color model in ½” scale that you can cut out and glue to cardboard to make a model
• A digital copy of “Building Your Movable Tiny House with Mindfulness”. Loaded with information you will need to know when building your home.
• We do not include electrical or plumbing plans because we have never seen anyone use them.
• Trailer plans available separately.
