Casa pequeña de hormigón: un diseño innovador

Subscribe to our newsletter for all things tiny house living! https://bit.ly/THT-Newsletter Email James with any questions or comments: [email protected] Interested in being featured on the channel?: http://bit.ly/Tour-Application VIDEO DESCRIPTION: In this inspiring full tour, James and Doreen take you inside their $39,000 off-grid passive solar home, which they built by hand in just 9 months, with 90% of the labor done by themselves. Not just a DIY project, this is a fully customized, high-efficiency tiny home designed with natural materials, passive solar heating, and reclaimed finishes, all nestled on 35 acres in rural Colorado. 🏡 If you dream of building your own tiny house, are interested in living off the grid, or are looking for ways to drastically reduce housing costs, this tour is for you. 🔨 Why they built it themselves: They grew tired of high rents and urban living after years of living in a converted bus. They wanted to be close to family and put down roots. They needed an affordable solution to create a forever home. They believe in using reclaimed, repurposed, and sustainable materials. 💰 Cost: Total construction cost: ~$39,000 Error in the concrete color: $3,000 (let it be a lesson!) Well installation: $17,000 35 acres of land in Colorado: $100,000 Recurring monthly expenses: ~$85 gas + $1,500 annual property tax 🧱 Key Design Features: Passive solar design: Oriented for optimal sun exposure and thermal mass. Custom linseed-finished concrete floors: Retain solar heat for added warmth at night. Round fir log beams and ponderosa ceilings: All milled on-site Charred Shou Sugi Ban wainscoting and copper sills: Durable and low-maintenance Reclaimed slate shower and Tadillac vanity: Handcrafted Moroccan-inspired bathroom Homemade masonry heater pizza oven: 12,000 pounds of sand maintains radiant heat for days Custom triangular kitchen design: Maximum cooking efficiency with repurposed cabinetry Commercial sink with concrete drain slopes: Smart design for water savings 🌞 Independent Living: No monthly electric bill: Solar power and heating with passive solar mass Minimal maintenance: Stucco, copper, and tin roof built to last 50+ years Rainwater harvesting system (with cistern and filtration) Zoning for domestic well use with animal and animal rights Gardening 👩‍❤️‍👨 Built by a husband-and-wife team: After 46 years of marriage, they mastered the art of teamwork. They share how learning to rely on their strengths made the build possible. Their message: You can do it too, but it will require determination, planning, and patience. 🎯 Who is this video for?: Aspiring DIY home builders Homestead and off-grid enthusiasts Retirees or people looking to downsize and live debt-free Those interested in building with natural and reclaimed materials People curious about passive solar design Anyone looking to live affordably and consciously ✅ DIY Building Tips (from experience): Plan your material purchases ahead of time: don't buy in desperation! - Shop at local auctions, garage sales, and neighborhood sales. Live in the area before building to learn about zoning, codes, and climate. Don't underestimate the labor: DIY is slow, but rewarding. Personalize your home to your lifestyle: open closets, multipurpose rooms, and cozy nooks. 💬 "It's like running a marathon... Sometimes you'll question it, but little by little, the house builds itself." – James If you dream of a handcrafted, affordable, and durable home, this tour proves it's possible with determination, smart design, and teamwork. Let this build inspire you to take the next step toward a more fulfilling life. Filmed by:   / brian_bear_butler   Edited by:   / filmbro_   Business inquiries: [email protected] Subscribe:    / tinyhometours   Facebook:   / tinyhome.tours   Instagram:   / tinyhometours   Newsletter: https://bit.ly/THT-Newsletter Podcast: http://bit.ly/THT-Podcast Request a tour: http://bit.ly/Tour-Application "Living on the Road in a Skoolie" newsletter: http://bit.ly/OGSN-Signup Subscribe to watch "Living on the Road" videos: http://bit.ly/OffGridSkoolie