We’ve seen tiny houses go to some creative lengths to save space, but the Adirondack tiny house makes a particularly interesting case. The mobile home tucks its bed away beneath a raised section of floor. How does it do it, and what other features does the tiny home incorporate? We will talk about these details below, but first, let’s take a look at the exterior of this compact dwelling.
The dwelling is compact because of its diminutive size compared to modern-day tiny homes. The Adirondack tiny house measures 12.5 feet long and 8.5 feet wide. Originally built by the now-defunct New York outfit Cubist Engineering, the tiny house sits on a single-axle trailer and is capped by a metal roof that adds durability.
At the time of its creation, Cubist Engineering finished the exterior in wood treated with the Japanese shou sugi ban technique, which chars the timber to protect and preserve it, giving the cladding a weathered, dark look. That’s still the case now that it’s available on the marketplace for sale.
Among its other features, large windows let in abundant natural light, while a mini-split climate-control system keeps the temperature in check. Just in case things get a little cold, a compact wood-burning stove and chimney help dwellers stay warm.
As you would expect from a dwelling of this size, the Adirondack packs 106 square feet of space, split between a living room and a bedroom. The living room features a sofa and large glass windows at its back. Since it is quite small, the bedroom isn’t far off.
It is hidden under a raised section of the floor, and when night falls, the owner slides it out like a drawer. This reminds us of the Roll Bed, which was funded on Kickstarter a few months back and used a similar concept, more or less.
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We know many people would fret about not having a kitchen and washroom. But there is still enough space for potential dwellers to fit a mini-refrigerator and a cooktop over a countertop.
There is no bathroom either, but with a little DIY work or expert customization, an outdoor shower could be installed while a portable toilet is fixed in one corner of the house. The Adirondack tiny house garners power via a standard RV-style hookup and is currently listed for sale at $39,500 through Tiny Home Builders.
