OOGPv3w.jpg 440×6,083 pixels. Construction | tinyhouses.com.au. The walls are made from SIP’s (Structural Insulated Panels). which has an energy efficient foam core, sandwiched between two high density outer skins of oriented strand board . The panels are incredibly strong and can be used for both the load bearing and non load bearing walls. The electrics supplied as standard include an independent consumer unit and residual current devices. High performance insulation panels are inserted between the floor joists.
The panels have composite foil facings on both sides. The under side of the floor in protected by a polythene damp proof membrane layer which prevents moisture reaching the under service. The walls are multilayered which gives them excellent insulation and weathering properties. Externally the SIPs are wrapped in a breathable membrane. The interior walls are dry lined with moisture-resistant foil backed plasterboard. The roof is also multi-layered giving superior insulation values and weathering properties. Tiny House In The Outback. Once upon a time, I lived in Australia for a while, the thing that remember so clearly is how big the country is and how much space is available.
The country is the size of the US, with a population well under 25 million, where 80% of that population lives within 50 miles of the coast, this means that the interior of the continent is very very empty. There is a strong sense of quasi cowboy feel to being in the outback, where I lived while I was there. This house not only captures that sense of the rough and tumble of the bush, but is sustainable too. In an odd way this prefab structure has a turret feel, almost medieval. This prefabricated structure is sited in an isolated mountainous of Australia. From: Casey Brown Architecture Water catchment system. Small House Society | ResourcesForLife.com.
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Directory of Builders. Featured Book World Interest Below are maps showing recent site visitors from around the world. Visitors – Global Visitors – Europe Visitors – North America Visitors – Australia Visitors – Asia Like this: Like Loading... Tumbleweed Tiny House Company. Australia. Has anyone built a Tumbleweed Tiny House on a trailer in Australia? The Tiny House Blog received a request from Chris and Natalie and I need your help if you can. G’day, My name is Chris and I live on the Gold Coast of Australia. My fiancée and I are attempting to build an XS Tumbleweed and it seems that if we can get it done, it may be the only one that actually exists in Australia. I have scoured the internet and asked every one I know in the building industry if they have ever heard of a Tumbleweed on a trailer here in Australia.
I have not found one single instance. My reason for seeking such people out is that so far we have encountered several roadblocks. If you have any information regarding building a Tumbleweed in Australia anything you could tell me might be useful and would be appreciated. Regards Chris and Natalie Please respond in the comment section if you have built a Tumbleweed or if you know of one built in Australia. Relaxshacks.com. I don't post too many book reviews on this blog, but I felt that this one was worth the attention/mention.... When it comes to books, I rarely like to spend over $15 or so, UNLESS I do a little research or peeking first. Well, NO ONE I knew had the book "The $50 and Up Underground House" by Mike "The Moleman" Oehler, and it being priced at $20 or so made me hesitate to pick it up a few times in the past.
Well, ladies and gents, I was an IDIOT not to, and in terms of being just out there(!) , while making perfect sense, and being loaded with some GREAT building information, not to mention illustrations and photos that make Oehler's approach very clear, I ordered, devoured, and LOVED this book. Again, its a bizarre book, and Oehler loves a good occasional rant, but, the information is great and after reading this book, I'm pretty damn inspired to go on and try building an underground dwelling at some point.
To sum it up, if you're fascinated by underground dwellings, do check this one out.