Sommerhus

Design Details

Minimalist Scandinavian loft cottage designed specifically for extremely low energy use. This compact 288 square feet tiny house features a cathedral ceiling to inspire creative work, a full working kitchen, ventless laundry, three point bath and queen sized sleeping loft. Ideal as a backyard accessory dwelling unit, rural cabin, cottage, mother-in-law home, office or Airbnb rental.

• 288 square feet

• 1 queen sized sleeping loft, ladder access, window egress

• 1 bath

• 1 level + loft

• Ceiling height (below loft): 8’-8” with open beams/joists or 7’-8 ¼” with ceiling

• Ceiling height (living room/cathedral): 16’-0”

• Loft ceiling height: 6’-0” at peak

• Design standard: International Residential Code - Appendix Q for Tiny Houses

• Estimated cost to build is $100-155 per square foot depending on zip code.

• Size: 12’ x 24’

• Height: 17’-4 ⅞”

• Walls: 2x6, R-40

• Roof: 2X12, R-60, standing seam metal or composite shingles, 12:12

• Foundation: Super-insulated slab

• Heating/cooling: Heat pump (mini-split)

• Fireplace/wood-stove: optional

• Water heating: Tankless electric

• Ventilation: HRV/ERV (What’s this?)

What’s included

• Instant PDF download

• License to build one house

Plans are delivered as immediate PDF downloads and are ready to submit for permitting and construction anywhere in the US or Canada. Additional information and/or engineering may be required in specific zip codes, check with your local building department. Plans include license to build one house.

Want to make changes? You can also purchase the editable CAD for this plan.