Specifications: 256 sq. ft. 16’x16’ one room house plus 4’ wrap-around porch, Footprint: 24′x24′
Description: Do you dream of having a small place in the woods that can be built practically for free? The Forest House with its striking pyramid roof is made almost entirely of natural products that are readily available in tropical forests – wood poles, bamboo and thatch. Recycled doors, cabinets, sink, composting toilet, solar shower and other materials, plus building on a hillside keep costs to a minimum. Consider leasing the land or work-trade agreement. Features include steeply pitched roof to shed rain, open ceiling to improve ventilation, built-in desk, retractable plank and metal barriers on each post to deter pests. Options include under-bed storage, mosquito bed net, split bamboo (shown) or bamboo matt, split bamboo or wood plank floors, rustic curved wood railings. Building permit not required. High speed Internet not included.
About 130 affordable house plans at Earthbag House Plans.
If you add indoor plumbing and electricity, the cost likely will jump to $9000 to $20,000, but even then, it’s PEANUTS compared to the average cost to build a suburban house of a minimum of $150,000!
I think I’ll offer this plan at $25 if you order direct from me at naturalhouses [at] gmail.com. The plans include measured drawings to scale: floorplan, two elevations and section drawing that shows all parts. The plans are self explanatory and at this price I can’t answer detailed questions.
Please tell me how to order the plans! I’ve sent an email to you at naturalhouses [at] gmail.com.
Thanks so much!
I just emailed you.
My four year old pointed to the picture of the forest house and said, “this is my house!”
Sold! Ha ha. It does look like a big tree house, doesn’t it?