Worried about the rising cost of education, energy and living costs at college? Yale grad student Elizabeth Turnbull calculated that she would spend $14,000 over two years of school on housing costs and wanted to do something more effective with that money. She decided to build her own home as economically and environmentally consciously as possible. The 8'x18' home on a trailer includes an amazingly spacious sleeping loft, storage loft, study nook, kitchen area, living area, and a bathroom. She figures the entire project will only cost $11,000 - a significant savings when you consider she can take her home with her after graduation.
During the winter, the side with all the windows will gather sunlight. During the summer, she'll turn the trailer around and leave the slanted roof facing the sun. Three solar panels will power her computer, lights, and other electronics in the home. The tiny house has a small shower, composting toilet, and propane to heat the home when necessary.
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Jetson Green
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