The Berkley house was built in California for $98,000 at 420 square feet (about $233 a square foot). The house features 6″ walls filled with recycled denim insulation. The house itself is actually a Net-Zero energy house and is powered by a 1.67 Kw solar system. Pair that with energy saving techniques like insulated pipes, efficient appliances etc, this house actually will produce more than it takes to run it.
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Thank you, thank you, for a full bath. And for all the rest, this is just a wonderful use of space. I’d still need to work something else out about the ladder/stairs (my knees are just not up to the climb) but the rest of it is just beautiful.
I’m curious about the ladder. In Sonoma County, they won’t let us use a ladder to get to a loft in a permitted building. Was this house permitted? Do you know how they got away with using a ladder to a loft?
Also, I’m curious about where this house is. Is it a granny unit behind a larger house? And is it in Berkeley? (Not sure if there’s a town called Berkley.)
Thanks!
They might have had a mix of a nice inspector combined with the fact that it is not a ladder technically. It is fixed and it is angled. So its more like an innovative stair design. But that is just a wild guess.
This is gorgeous! The upscale cabinetry in the kitchen and a dishwasher!! The loft area looks so cozy! Is the area behind the louvered doors a washer/dryer or a closet? Love it!
$233 sq ft??? Even taking the solar system into account that’s insane for a house built in a backyard.
Nice house, but steep price. Would love to know more about the recycling denim insulation.
Oh, this is the prettiest one I’ve seen yet. Very nice.
This is true craftsmanship. Cheers! I hope small home builder follow with this level of expertise and thought.
i’d like to see a floor plan. i can’t figure out where the bathroom is.
Where are the building permits and certificate of occupancy?
Do you have floor plans Available For the house?
I only have the info in the “via” link at the end of the post.
the bathroom is behind the kitchen so the plumbing is the most efficient. Look to the right of the kitchen and you will see the window/table area and the mini hallway with closet. The bathroom is to the other side.. behind the kitchen.
I would like to know if you have pictures of the outside that you could post. Also, what are the measurements of the outside? thanks, I love this house and I will be using some of the ideas in my own house.