ReplaceReality

GM to the dreamers! I received the first draft of the "ultra sustainable ultra affordable kinda tiny" house plans. 650 sq. ft of interior space. I'm asking for input this weekend! What do you like? What do you not like? Could you live here? What would you add? There will be a separate carport/workshop/office on site too. Keep in mind, it's being designed for a single dude and a dog or a couple...I look forward to feedback! I have a meeting with the designer scheduled again for next week to discuss changes and ideas. (the walls are thicc because this is an earthbag home) ✌️ ❤️ 🌍

Solarpunk ☀️
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Looks cozy! I like all the windows. What's your heat source? Is this on or off grid?

I would solve for heat before you build.

If you're off-grid, electric is a much less reliable energy source. Also pretty challenging if you're getting into freezing temps. Heat pumps/mini splits are generally only good until freezing (even if they say they can go lower). You need a ton of solar and massive batteries to keep it going when no sun. Gotta get up and clean the snow off your panels, etc. Just things to consider.

Should be about to get info on winter temps pretty easy. 

How are you generating electricity? Just solar? Backup diesel generator?

I love the idea of considering radiant floor in the slab. You have to run the PEX lines before you pour (assuming this is on a concrete slab?)

Then you can run a diesel or wood/pellet boiler and that can double as your water heater and you don't need a fireplace for backup heat.

Most areas of NM get petty cold. Having bulletproof heat is a big consideration.

This will be off-grid 100% electric, haven't figured out heat yet, possibly thinking underfloor radiant heat. I probably cannot make an informed decision until I know how cold/hot is in there during winter. The extra thick walls should keep the temps sorta stable. I will have a heat pump water heater tho. I can hang a mini split in there too if needed. Required to build is just the structural engineering plans, and then everything else is up to me as long as it's to code.