tiny home backyard dwelling
Location: GUELPH, ON
Build Duration: 4 months
Construction Cost: ~$200K-$400K
Welcome to Guelph’s first high performance Tiny Home! This unique, fully legal backyard accessory dwelling was built to serve as a garden studio and fitness space for two young professionals. The construction of the tiny home is fully serviced with domestic hot water, sanitary connection and hydro. What is more, this highly efficient building features well insulated walls, roof and foundation, triple-pane European style windows, and compact heating, cooling and ventilation systems. The elevated interior boasts white washed pine from floor to ceiling, polished concrete floors and expansive windows to allow natural sunlight to passively heat the building. The impressive exterior captures your attention with its beautiful natural cedar cladding, zero overhang standing seam metal roof, and stunning contrasting windows. Beyond it’s architectural beauty, the true value in this Tiny Home is its versatility to be legally rented out as an office or dwelling space.
Guelph & District Home Builders Association
- Best Innovative Feature