Sunset has the story on this off-grid, low-impact, affordable shelter built in the wilderness near Joseph, Oregon. The modern structure of 130 square feet, not counting the deck, was designed by Ryan Lingard and built in a couple weeks for roughly $10,000. Signal Shed has a wood stove, metal roof, cedar rainscreen, reused windows, portable toilet, and operable shutters.
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Credits: Thomas J. Story.
Absolutely love these tiny, modern, off-grid cabins. These would kill in the Northeast in areas like the Poconos, Adirondack’s and Finger Lakes. The layout and design of this example is near perfection. Nice work.
Cool idea, but I see some issues. That slider barn front door, even when shut, must be very, very drafty – it certainly wouldn’t be a place you’d want to stay in the winter. Also, I wouldn’t stack that much wood right next to the fireplace . . . the exposed wood, cedar shed would go up like kindling. And that nice open area below looks like the perfect place for critters to set up home, come winter.
This is fabulous. But $10k?? Doesn’t look like the insulation matches the price.
I am a big believer that less is more, and I’d love to be off the grid and living simply. Thanks for sharing a thought-provoking article. Diane Tucker, Estate Naturalist, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, CT
Very cool! Love the design. Tiny and great looking. One question though, does anyone know how the opening to the deck opens and closes?
The little cabin in the woods… love it! This would be perfect for a guest cottage.
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I love the internt too much to go gridless
“Sunset has the story on this off-grid, low-impact, affordable shelter built in the wilderness near Joseph, Oregon.”
Why does most Oregon architecture these days involve shitting in a hole? I’m moving to California.
good idea