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Tiny Home and a Tiny Footprint in Toronto
There are some 100 square foot tiny homes that look more like an outdoor shed where you might store your lawnmower than an actual living space. While these ultra-mini tiny homes might appeal to some homeowners, the image of a one-room tiny shack might be responsible for turning some people away from the idea of downsizing to a tiny home. As tiny home communities begin to pop up around the country, and more and more people begin looking for more affordable and sustainable housing solutions, elegant, custom-built tiny homes offer the appeal of luxury and comfort while still maintaining a low price tag and environmental footprint.
The Ébène is a prime example: a 10 foot by 34-foot tiny house that incorporates 475 square feet of living space between the main level and the two lofts. Designed and built by the Minimaliste Tiny House Team, RISE recently sat down to talk with Tori and Meghan, the owners of the home, and Jean-Phillipe Marquis, the co-founder and foreman of the company to learn about the design process and some of the unique benefits that come with tiny home living.
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Minimaliste Tiny Homes does provide Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) certification, though not all clients require this certification. Jean-Phillipe mentioned that “we always build by the same standards, but the RVIA stamp is mostly required by insurances companies or financing institutions. It does demonstrate that the builders follow regulations, making sure that the tiny houses meet the standards for safety and quality. That being said, we think that the RVIA certification is overrated; most of the things they are checking is electricity, propane and plumbing. We think that there is much more to take into consideration when it comes to the integrity and quality of a tiny house. We suggest that people ask more questions to the builders about the specifications of the tiny houses they make, instead of taking the RVIA stamp as a proof of quality.”
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Tobias runs an agroecology farm and a natural building collective in the mountains of El Salvador. He specializes in earthen construction methods and uses permaculture design methods to integrate structures into the sustainability of the landscape.
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