Tiny House Design Part 1 - Codes and Foundation Selection

Explore local and national code issues surrounding Tiny Houses, focusing on permitting processes and foundations for tiny homes on wheels.

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Brief Summary

This course dives into the world of Tiny Houses, covering local and national code issues, the permitting process, and important distinctions between foundation-based and wheeled tiny homes. It’s a must for anyone looking to make informed decisions about tiny house living!

Key Points

  • Understanding local and national code issues related to Tiny Houses
  • Differences between foundation tiny houses and tiny houses on wheels
  • Permitting process for tiny house living
  • History, zoning, and codes pertaining to tiny homes
  • Options for selecting foundation trailers, new vs. used

Learning Outcomes

  • Know who to contact for tiny house questions in your area
  • Understand where it’s legal to park your tiny house
  • Learn the advantages and disadvantages of new versus used trailers
  • Gain insights on zoning laws affecting tiny home ownership
  • Feel empowered about making tiny house decisions that fit your lifestyle

About This Course

A Comprehensive 101

This is going to be a conversation around local and national code issues surrounding Tiny Houses. I will talk about the options you have both locally (to you) and nationally, focusing on the permitting process and alternative paths to legalized tiny house living.

As a part of this conversation I will explain the difference between a foundation tiny house and a tiny house on wheels (legally) and the process that each must go through. The MAIN focus of this course will be tiny houses on wheels so I will get into the considerations that will go into picking your foundation (trailer) including both new and used options.

There are approximately 2 hours of information relating to history, zoning, codes and foundations - as they apply to tiny homes. This course is formatted to provide the information relevant to you and enable you to make the best decision for yourself. If you are excited about tiny houses and how they may empower you this course is for you!

  • Understand what agencies to go to with your tiny house questions, locally.

  • Understand where it is legal to park your tiny house as well as what most people do.

  • Know the pros and cons of selecting a new and used foundation (trailer).

Instructor

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Macy Miller

Macy Miller graduated with a Masters Degree in Architecture in 2007 and has devoted her career to sustainable design and instruction, she is a LEED Accredited Professional with a passion for education.  As a project, she started the design and construction of her 196 s.f. tiny house in 2011 and has been living tiny with her family every since. Macy's...

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ui-avatar of Ngoc Thanh
Ngoc T.
5.0
2 years ago

Should show more picture examples along with lectures.

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ui-avatar of Jessica LeBlanc
Jessica L.
4.0
3 years ago

Informative course that is very useful for people building a tiny house on a trailer in the United States. Really great information for someone wanting to know all the details involved with starting a tiny house build.

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ui-avatar of Jeremy Bradshaw
Jeremy B.
5.0
3 years ago

Pretty cool intro. Looking forward to the next course.

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ui-avatar of Andrea Bredl
Andrea B.
5.0
3 years ago

It gives quite a good overview of the trailer, what to think about and the legal framework in the US

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ui-avatar of Szabolcs Odor
Szabolcs O.
5.0
4 years ago

I am just about to step into the "Tiny House World" by designing and building one. Even though I am living outside of the USA, I have found this course interesting, highlighting concerns and issues you might be facing at the beginning, so that you can make better decisions upfront. I am looking forward to the next parts.

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ui-avatar of Subhasri B
Subhasri B.
5.0
4 years ago

Good content. Understandable even for beginners who do not have any prior experience.
Thank you for this wonderful content.

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ui-avatar of Oddmund Tachie-Menson
Oddmund T.
5.0
4 years ago

It seems pretty simple and concepts are easy to follow.

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ui-avatar of Robert C. Smith
Robert C. S.
5.0
4 years ago

This provides a discussion of the rationale and motivations for having a tiny house. A long time ago I had an RV that I lived in and I always thought I would end up getting another RV to live in full-time. I am realizing the times when I lived in an RV and wondered the design motivations behind some of the construction and a tiny house will let me have control of all of the features.

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ui-avatar of Tyshawn Knight
Tyshawn K.
5.0
4 years ago

I was so excited about being a tiny house owner. But, there are things to consider and this webinar does a good job of letting you know what you are doing and saying, what you are facing when you embark on tiny living. It was a good $55 well spent that I feel will save me a whole lot of money.

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ui-avatar of Ismael Chandley
Ismael C.
5.0
4 years ago

Definitely a good match as I want to start a business that focuses on accommodation like this.

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