A tiny-ish, passive-ish solar, energy efficient, rental/guest house in our Vermont backyard
We fit a 16″ by 22″ tiny-ish house where our garage was. It gets good rent ROI, was relatively cheap to build to full rental code, and is super insulated, green, and solar minded.
Here’s a long form blog post with all our costs, pics, plans, and a journal or “clog” of our challenges.
And here’s an article in the local paper in here Brattleboro, VT.
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Before, our house on left. We're on a 55' by 95' lot 1/2 mile from downtown Brattleboro in a residential neighborhood. Garage is site of project. Lots more photos here on a public Facebook album
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We used 2x6 advanced framing, no wall sheathing, 12" roof joists, cellulose and a 1.5" pink board envelope. All pine construction, barn board outside and even pine floors. Most windows on south (this photo is North wall). Lots more photos here on a public Facebook album
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Inside, done. Ceiling is metal roof from the old garage. Kitchen is from the local renew salvage yard. Lots more photos here on a public Facebook album
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The finished cottage Lots more photos here on a public Facebook album
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After.
