People like him are so important, because they pave the way for others to realize their ambition to live in smaller spaces. Everytime I see one of these tiny home videos it is always the same fight between the home owner and the local building codes.
Christopher Imler because the government feels like they’re being cut out. It’s a shame. The country is growing in population and the only things the government is worrying about is, can they make money.
Non pretentious? Yes, the popular "22-year-old-bike-messenger-with-eight-pieces-of-clothing-living-in-the-city" type. Yep. Not pretentious at all. How about a burger king cook, or the dishwasher at your favorite deli? Or do they not let those types live in co'ops? Not pretentious at all. Lmao.
I have 1970, 8ft ceilings, and my friends have 2006, 20 ft ceilings, and their home is always cold, the electric bill is atrocious. Not to mention a pain in the ass to install a light bulb or remove spider webs I love my cozy space, and my ceiling, fan to keep the temp regulated and my elec is never on above 62 in Winter.
@@janethagaman1998 I agree but I'd rather a lil taller than 8ft cause if I stretch in the wrong place I don't my hands to get attacked by a ceiling fan
This often comes to mind when I watch "Amazing Tiny Home!" videos. Because so many of them are putatively mobile, high ceilings are difficult, and people end up bunking in three-foot-tall slots, the only "second floor" in the place. Putting extra design and money into retracting or folding upper story walls, coupled with the kind of imagination seen here, could make a huge difference in livability.
it's because vertical space is nice... not everyone wants to jam as much shit as possible into their spaces. If you can afford a larger place with more breathing room, do it.
I could live in this tiny, comfortable, functional, virtually underground, micro-home. I loved how he personalized it to his requirements and lifestyle. Good on him!!!
@@thedbq1 Well, now I hate to be the contrarian, but some convertibles work better than others. Convertible couches are horrible but I used a Murphy bed for about 5 years that lifted up easily and I didn't really mind putting it up. Think you have to really determine if it's a motion you;re likely to perform, or, like you said, if you;re a convertible type of person.
I've got mixed feelings about "convertible" stuff too. I lived 12 years in a 250 foot studio in manhattan and every day I turned the futon bed into a couch in the morning and back into a bed at night. It was fine at the time (the few times I didn't make it a couch in the morning because I was running late or whatever I would come home and feel depressed with coming home and walking into an unmade bedroom). But 15 years later I really don't want to go back to that lifestyle.
I've watched this several times now and enjoy it every time. The space is so cleverly and aesthetically constructed that I pick up on something every time I watch it.
johannak1983 I agree, architects are engineers but he wasn't trained to be an architect, was he? He was trained to be an engineer at a specific domain. If he had the professional training and knowledge of an architect, I wouldn't have commented. I praise him for his skills and intelligent mind. So can we please drop this.
I have no idea what kind of engineer he is, I just commented on something that sounded weird to me. Didn't try to start anything. No need to be so rude.
I really love and appreciate the thought that you have put into your micro appartment! You're extremely talented and think out side of the box. Your creativity is amazing!!! The bathroom and the space for your daughter when she was young.... so ingenious! The heating wow creative! The bathtub is so wonderful! For one person is great. All the trouble you went through for permits, glad you stuck with it. Your home is a work of art in itself! Thank you for sharing!
Superb. Really very good quality, intelligent practical design as well as construction. Love the tub. Love the way you've avoided geeky impractical convertible spaces. You've just made maximum use of the space, shapes and light etc. to produce a pleasant 3-dimensional 'studio' apartment. You're not a generalist, you're a true polymath, who's range of skills includes, importantly, the ability to negotiate with modern myopic bureaucracy!
Fantastic apartment, one of the best I've seen! Congratulations! Love the different levels, especially the cafe space. Very creative use of materials. Absolutely love it!
I'd just add some very strong barring to the window, and a one-way mirror coating, I'd not like to literally live next to a sidewalk with no protection.
By far one my FAVOURITE houses covered by kirsten--the genius and level of creativity this guy has, plus, the freakin HOT TUB?! Once in a lifetime type of people, in my opinion.
This by far is the best, creative, built to last, fascinating, detailed, a great view of “outside”, tub, it doesn’t appear small, The only thing I would change instead of Game/TV area, and put a small sofa there. It is absolutely perfect, and I can truly see me living there. Actually wanting to live there. How interesting, A true work of living art. I really enjoyed your video I’m going to watch it again. I hope you do something else again that I can have fun watching in amazement
I would not really like to live in it but this is clearly one of the most thoughfully designed micro apartments featured here on RUclips (being an aircraft interior design clearly has its benefits).
Interesting he had a 3 year tussle with Seattle City over his small living space, the same city council that is desperately trying to deal with its 10 year old extreme homeless problem!
My parents run a restaurant. During the construction phase, I looked over some of the laws and couldn't believe how DUMB the city council could be. I mean, seriously: if the building occupies XXX square feet, you cannot install more than one toilet per gender! Unbelievable. Now we have to get used to two people outside the men and women's restrooms all the time, even on a verrrrryy slow day.
largol33t1 that is extremely odd, and not surprising.... in our area, they want 2 toilets for small offices where only 4 or 5 people are working (this was a specific project I worked on, the city killed it) ... and all kinds of other requirements that make a lot of people abandon their projects as the costs are driven so high by unecessary requirements... I used to work in the architectural field and my Dad is an architect, and you will NEVER hear any of them ever say, "Oh, the City really knows what they are doing, they are like the voice of reason and only have everyone's best interest at heart."
I'm really impressed with how he made the space efficient and comfortable for his needs. Everything is tailored just for him. Bravo on a job well done!
Ha ha, I used to walk past this place on my way to and from the office and bus stop! I had no idea this cool micro apartment was there. I LOVE everything about it! I am glad he managed to get this approved. There are far too many regulations around this sort of home. I also agree 100% with what he said about boats. They do so much with very tiny spaces and I wish these ideals/practices were found in more homes.
Exceedingly clever use of the space, and most of it custom-designed and self-constructed. I can see a few adaptations I'd make if I lived there, such as a flip-down step to the "cafe" area and more comfortable seating for the TV.
They don't like the fact that an 18 year old kid can buu one of these and nver need a new house for the next humdred or so years. If anything breaks it literally gonna be $100 dollars cause it's so small
Yes but on the same hand you can’t raise a family or have friends over granted living in one of these only for few years to save for said dream house would work well
@@dreadpiraterobertsii4420 He said that he's had 14 people in that space at once. I don't know how he did it but you could definitely have six people at the table, one person sitting on the floor with their feet in the soaking tub, a few people in the cafe section, a few people on the bed, and maybe someone on what use to be the daughter's bed.
I love this place! I wish people, cities, builders were thinking about spaces 300~600sq. ft. as solutions for individuals in my area (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada). Practical, affordable living should be available for those of us who don't need a 3200 sq. ft. house. Well done on squeezing life comfortably into 182 sq. ft!
I loved the use "and the original keep" of his dad's machining equipment! And also think that the thinking of and the utilization of the steam pipes was absolutely brilliant! PS: Bvlagri Au the Vert in 12:29 :) nice!
These spaces are not mansions or farms. They are extremely efficient dwellings for dense urban living. IOW, practical. To constantly complain about them being too small, can't bring a girl home, etc. is entirely missing the point. If you don't have a lot of crap or people living with you these spaces are absolutely perfect. I rent a house and live alone. I would estimate I use about 15% of my total square footage regularly which is kind of a waste, wouldn't you agree? Most of my house is really just storage for my crap that I'm not using. When I'm home I'm either at my desk or in the kitchen, then I'm sleeping and get up and go out. In the future with the downsizing of families and continued US population growth, these "homes" will become even more commonplace than the McMansions which time has passed IMHO.
I had 17m2 as a student, with a much simpler layout: full size bathroom, full size floor to ceiling wardrobe, tiny kitchen area, 1 bed + 1 sofa + 1 small table + 1 living room chair + 1 desk chair + 1 massive desk along one wall w/ matching shelf above it. I had everything I needed, and I could definitely bring a girl home ;) If I lived in a big city I'd have been thrilled to own an apartment like that. I'd have redecorated, since it was really ugly and there was far too much unused wall space on the desk wall, but I really wouldn't need more.
@@rockstarofredondo there is no increase of children in the world over the last couple decades. People are living longer so the population is still going up until deaths start equalling births and we stabilize, I’ve seen estimates of 11 billion. We probably need to live more like this author for 11 billion to live sustainably.
The soaking tub seems nice. Just having the option to sit and soak when you're feeling under the weather would be nice. I have a stall shower, so I miss having the option of a bath.
+Ian Ian (Ayam Berkokok) Great escape if the building catches fire, or perhaps an earthquake (assuming the rest of the building doesn't fall in on his place and crushes him to death immediately...).
This is probably my favourite "small house". The guy is super chill, and he knew exactly what he wanted out of his home when he built it and made sacrifices where he felt comfortable (building everything himself, a slightly too short bed, etc) but kept the luxuries he wanted (the bikes, the tub). Really cool design too! I love it!
Use of space is pure genius! I've seen this apartment before and it is the most impressive use of small space ever! The kitchen and bath areas are killer! Saved to favorites!👍💕😁
NIce! For a single person that is just about perfect I reckon and I don't see what the problem was with the occupancy certificate as it is obviously MUCH better than living in a tunnel. The only complaint I had was the lack of some sort of security in the window (nothing to stop some prick jumping in and thieving stuff whilst your back is turned). Though that window would make a nice spot to work from with the laptop I reckon.
This man is a genius. I love this place, the quality materials, the vertical dimension of the "rooms". I also have a small space that I refurbished, so I know what it takes. Good luck with your next project!
This is very well crafted, I like all the handrails, it makes it more secure. Home invasion could be a problem depending on the neighborhood, but it provides a rapide exit in case of fire. This place feels like a nest, a tree house, it brings me back to childhood dreams. Very cozy. He probably fills the bathtub with the hose in one of the kitchen drawer. Good soundproofing is the key to find peace in such a place.
This is one of my favorite small spaces that i have seen. I have always imagined living in a small space in a city. This oneI could totally see myself living in permanently. I like all the levels.
I'm from Seattle and it's a shame the some permits can get in the way of small living. With our Seattle populations exploding, and being unable to rent or buy a home with skyrocketing costs, It truly makes sense to encourage people to build smaller spaces.
An engineers favorite home-project is something he can talk about all day in every detail never losing the enthusiasm and not realizing he lost his non-engineer audience after the first couple of minutes. - Not meant in a bad way tho. I'm used to this and by now I kinda think it's one of the most adorable things a person can do.
Love this space and his creativity of reuse Now, can I get him to come to VA to build me out a space? We need more people like him and doing it because he loved it and it was and is a great experiment that would solve a ton of housing crisis
Nice!! very similar to what i did with an old moving truck that was abandoned in my backyard -i transformed it -lived in it -and subletted the actual house to friends to raise myself out of poverty :) ROCK ON!!
I love this!!! Cities really should make ways for people to do more of this kind of stuff. This is great for any person willing and physically able to live in something like this. I mean what a great way to use wasted space! This guy is a genius!
as much as its really cool and creative that people can make so much out small spaces, it makes me kinda sad that each day the government is boxing us in more and more making it hard to afford a house where claustrophobia is of no concern...
OneTruePie who lets the corporations do as they please? The government. Who taxes the poor and forces them to pay a fine when they don't use the mandated health insurance? The government. Who wrongfully imprisons its own citizensfor indeterminate lengths of time for blowing the whistle on the government? The government!
MrChunky22 You're as naive as you sound if you really think the government is the root of all these problems. The government controlling corporations? don't make me laugh. I'm too lazy to explain it just look at Wikipedia for Special Interest Groups and Corporate Lobbying and educate yourself on the topic.
Refuting one part? Man let me do it for you then if its such a big deal. Corperations let corperations do what they want because corperations pay governments to do it. Corperations pay governments to lower taxes on the rich so governments need to make up for it by taxing the poor. The Rich love how health insurance is the standard (In the US) because if there was social health benefits they'd have to pay those pesky taxes which go towards you know paying for fire departments and building roads and you know actually helping other people. And Surprise surprise who imprisons whistle-blowers and Watchdogs for exposing when a politician has 40 company's in his ass pocket? Use your imagination. Are we done here?
People like him are so important, because they pave the way for others to realize their ambition to live in smaller spaces. Everytime I see one of these tiny home videos it is always the same fight between the home owner and the local building codes.
Christopher Imler because the government feels like they’re being cut out. It’s a shame. The country is growing in population and the only things the government is worrying about is, can they make money.
the first non pretentious tiny home person. This guy is great and you can tell he loves this for himself not for popularity.
I wouldn't say he was the first non-pretentious tiny home person but I agree that he is genuine and his apartment looks great. Full of good ideas.
yup, agreed wholeheartedly.
Its nice
Non pretentious? Yes, the popular "22-year-old-bike-messenger-with-eight-pieces-of-clothing-living-in-the-city" type. Yep. Not pretentious at all. How about a burger king cook, or the dishwasher at your favorite deli? Or do they not let those types live in co'ops? Not pretentious at all. Lmao.
scott campbell got his feelings hurt.
I really love this idea of "reclaiming vertical spaces" there is so much unused space in our homes simply being out of reach
I have 1970, 8ft ceilings, and my friends have 2006, 20 ft ceilings, and their home is always cold, the electric bill is atrocious. Not to mention a pain in the ass to install a light bulb or remove spider webs I love my cozy space, and my ceiling, fan to keep the temp regulated and my elec is never on above 62 in Winter.
@@janethagaman1998 I agree but I'd rather a lil taller than 8ft cause if I stretch in the wrong place I don't my hands to get attacked by a ceiling fan
This often comes to mind when I watch "Amazing Tiny Home!" videos. Because so many of them are putatively mobile, high ceilings are difficult, and people end up bunking in three-foot-tall slots, the only "second floor" in the place. Putting extra design and money into retracting or folding upper story walls, coupled with the kind of imagination seen here, could make a huge difference in livability.
Makes me want to do something with mine!!
it's because vertical space is nice...
not everyone wants to jam as much shit as possible into their spaces. If you can afford a larger place with more breathing room, do it.
The idea of micro apartments are amazing and this guy did a great job meeting HIS needs.
I could live in this tiny, comfortable, functional, virtually underground, micro-home.
I loved how he personalized it to his requirements and lifestyle. Good on him!!!
Susie X - You could say the same about any house with stairs, as well. I know because of my husband’s on and off mobility problems.
He is right with the convertible thing. I had a convertible bed and was too lazy to convert it every day twice a day.
i always think that. that's why i always wonder why people love convertible things so much. maybe they're not the lazy type like i am haha.
@@thedbq1 Well, now I hate to be the contrarian, but some convertibles work better than others. Convertible couches are horrible but I used a Murphy bed for about 5 years that lifted up easily and I didn't really mind putting it up. Think you have to really determine if it's a motion you;re likely to perform, or, like you said, if you;re a convertible type of person.
I've got mixed feelings about "convertible" stuff too. I lived 12 years in a 250 foot studio in manhattan and every day I turned the futon bed into a couch in the morning and back into a bed at night. It was fine at the time (the few times I didn't make it a couch in the morning because I was running late or whatever I would come home and feel depressed with coming home and walking into an unmade bedroom). But 15 years later I really don't want to go back to that lifestyle.
Totally agree
I hardly even make my bed. I would definitely never convert it!
... Wait for it ... soaking tub at 6:05 ... didn't see THAT coming ... awesome!!!
dumb honestly
@@tmass1 your gay
I've watched this several times now and enjoy it every time. The space is so cleverly and aesthetically constructed that I pick up on something every time I watch it.
For what little space he’s been given, he has really maximized it to meet his needs. Respect.
This is just incredible! Love how the soaking tub fits into the floor.
this is THE most efficient one I've seen good job dude, also I need to hire him
He's an engineer, not an architect. I don't think he'd take commissions, mate.
In my country, architects are engineers. :o
johannak1983 I agree, architects are engineers but he wasn't trained to be an architect, was he? He was trained to be an engineer at a specific domain. If he had the professional training and knowledge of an architect, I wouldn't have commented. I praise him for his skills and intelligent mind. So can we please drop this.
I have no idea what kind of engineer he is, I just commented on something that sounded weird to me. Didn't try to start anything. No need to be so rude.
Edward Reyes same
Mr. Sauer, you are a nugget and a credit to our species...this is civilized and lovely. Great job!
Best small space video I've seen to date. Thanks for sharing!
I really love and appreciate the thought that you have put into your micro appartment! You're extremely talented and think out side of the box. Your creativity is amazing!!! The bathroom and the space for your daughter when she was young.... so ingenious! The heating wow creative! The bathtub is so wonderful! For one person is great. All the trouble you went through for permits, glad you stuck with it. Your home is a work of art in itself! Thank you for sharing!
What a beautiful space. I love to see tiny houses and stuff, but this is on a whole different level. Beautiful.
Superb. Really very good quality, intelligent practical design as well as construction. Love the tub. Love the way you've avoided geeky impractical convertible spaces. You've just made maximum use of the space, shapes and light etc. to produce a pleasant 3-dimensional 'studio' apartment. You're not a generalist, you're a true polymath, who's range of skills includes, importantly, the ability to negotiate with modern myopic bureaucracy!
agreed, personally I don't mind staying tiny space as well constructed as this. love it!!!
So well phrased🤔😍
Fantastic apartment, one of the best I've seen! Congratulations! Love the different levels, especially the cafe space. Very creative use of materials. Absolutely love it!
I'd just add some very strong barring to the window, and a one-way mirror coating, I'd not like to literally live next to a sidewalk with no protection.
its ok he lives in a white area
@@primalghost9470 looks like Bell Town. It's fun but dicey.
Especially in shithole Seattle
But, on the other hand he CAN simply exit via that sidewalk window😂
Imagine a drunk pissing on your workspace in the middle of the night
I love how his bathroom fit so beautifully under the loft style extra bed. Perfect use of material to create a moisture seal. Amazing
By far one my FAVOURITE houses covered by kirsten--the genius and level of creativity this guy has, plus, the freakin HOT TUB?! Once in a lifetime type of people, in my opinion.
Amazing guy. Incredibly clever and thrifty, everything is so thought out and fresh feeling. Love it
This by far is the best, creative, built to last, fascinating, detailed, a great view of “outside”, tub, it doesn’t appear small, The only thing I would change instead of Game/TV area, and put a small sofa there. It is absolutely perfect, and I can truly see me living there. Actually wanting to live there. How interesting, A true work of living art. I really enjoyed your video I’m going to watch it again. I hope you do something else again that I can have fun watching in amazement
He impressed me as sensitive, creative, humble and brilliant. Too little space for me - I like to dance - but he's done a remarkable job.
Exactly, you gotta love a professional like this that doesn't just go through the motions and collect a pay check. Great job Steve!
Whoa, super cute!!!
Brilliant design with fun quirks, like the soaker tub. Great job!!!
Drew Carey's home is really nice.
Lol he does look like Drew
+Jacob Estes I thought this was Drew Carey doing an infomercial. Then I started to read the comments. Wow. I need to get some fresh air.
@kettlebelle1 bruh no
Wow what a fantastic space you have created. Well done you.
I would not really like to live in it but this is clearly one of the most thoughfully designed micro apartments featured here on RUclips (being an aircraft interior design clearly has its benefits).
Still one of my favorites of the many amazing apartments you've posted over the years!
Interesting he had a 3 year tussle with Seattle City over his small living space, the same city council that is desperately trying to deal with its 10 year old extreme homeless problem!
one thing you will NEVER hear an architect or people in construction say, "the city has so much common sense."
Believe that.
My parents run a restaurant. During the construction phase, I looked over some of the laws and couldn't believe how DUMB the city council could be. I mean, seriously: if the building occupies XXX square feet, you cannot install more than one toilet per gender! Unbelievable. Now we have to get used to two people outside the men and women's restrooms all the time, even on a verrrrryy slow day.
largol33t1 that is extremely odd, and not surprising.... in our area, they want 2 toilets for small offices where only 4 or 5 people are working (this was a specific project I worked on, the city killed it) ... and all kinds of other requirements that make a lot of people abandon their projects as the costs are driven so high by unecessary requirements... I used to work in the architectural field and my Dad is an architect, and you will NEVER hear any of them ever say, "Oh, the City really knows what they are doing, they are like the voice of reason and only have everyone's best interest at heart."
+OfftoShambala tru dat brotha! I mean I agreewith you, I work in construction in the UK and it's the same here!
This is one of the most impressive accomplishments I’ve ever seen. Bravo. 👍🏼
He could leave through his window.
Kaneki Ken
Well you wouldn’t want to give it away that he’s living there and have thieves break thru window.
Kaneki Ken lmao. That’s so true.
I'd be paranoid af w/o some bars on that window
hang da clown its seattle, nothing will happen
I'm really impressed with how he made the space efficient and comfortable for his needs. Everything is tailored just for him. Bravo on a job well done!
This is by far still the most punk rock micro apartment/tiny house I've seen on RUclips.
Wow!! Brilliant. I have the same dehumidifier for my camper and closet. Works wonderful. Thanks
I love your apartment.I wish I was as organized.
Such a genuine and likeable guy...and what an interesting and useful space. Well done and thanks for not giving up!
Ha ha, I used to walk past this place on my way to and from the office and bus stop! I had no idea this cool micro apartment was there. I LOVE everything about it! I am glad he managed to get this approved. There are far too many regulations around this sort of home.
I also agree 100% with what he said about boats. They do so much with very tiny spaces and I wish these ideals/practices were found in more homes.
Wonderfully and Amazingly Done!
Grown man in his tricked out "Fort" is how this strikes me!
So fun that he enjoys a different way to live. Way to go!
+Deanna D ....I thought 'fort' too..
Exceedingly clever use of the space, and most of it custom-designed and self-constructed. I can see a few adaptations I'd make if I lived there, such as a flip-down step to the "cafe" area and more comfortable seating for the TV.
this is the most awesome apartment I've ever seen, just wow
I love the idea of living in smaller space and use each objects to it's full potential, finding this channel is like the best thing in my life.
he is free, no mortgage no monthly payments no real debts.that is what counts
They don't like the fact that an 18 year old kid can buu one of these and nver need a new house for the next humdred or so years. If anything breaks it literally gonna be $100 dollars cause it's so small
Yes but on the same hand you can’t raise a family or have friends over granted living in one of these only for few years to save for said dream house would work well
@@dreadpiraterobertsii4420 just buy the storage spaces next to you
@@dreadpiraterobertsii4420 not everyone wants that anyway. Well, friends yeah but friends just come for a visit and leave.
@@dreadpiraterobertsii4420 He said that he's had 14 people in that space at once. I don't know how he did it but you could definitely have six people at the table, one person sitting on the floor with their feet in the soaking tub, a few people in the cafe section, a few people on the bed, and maybe someone on what use to be the daughter's bed.
Pretty sure this is the coolest tiny apartment I’ve seen!!! Great use of space.
this was great !!! Marvellous work !!
This space is really cool! Everything a person needs and laid out very efficiently. Guy did a great job! Design is spot on! 👍
I love this place! I wish people, cities, builders were thinking about spaces 300~600sq. ft. as solutions for individuals in my area (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada). Practical, affordable living should be available for those of us who don't need a 3200 sq. ft. house.
Well done on squeezing life comfortably into 182 sq. ft!
I come back and watch this periodically because it's so amazing. I need to get this guy or someone like him to help me haha.
"levels Jerry, levels" -Cosmo Kramer
ufo69691 I was looking for this comment!
I loved the use "and the original keep" of his dad's machining equipment! And also think that the thinking of and the utilization of the steam pipes was absolutely brilliant! PS: Bvlagri Au the Vert in 12:29 :) nice!
Wow. You did quite a job. I would love this apartment.
I got a spontaneusly smile! Really like the positive attitude of this people in tiny homes.
After watching this video, I'm very proud being an engineer, I wish I can make everything myself just like what you did :)
As small spaces go. This is pretty epic. Comfy cozy. Best use of space. Amazing job.
These spaces are not mansions or farms. They are extremely efficient dwellings for dense urban living. IOW, practical. To constantly complain about them being too small, can't bring a girl home, etc. is entirely missing the point.
If you don't have a lot of crap or people living with you these spaces are absolutely perfect. I rent a house and live alone. I would estimate I use about 15% of my total square footage regularly which is kind of a waste, wouldn't you agree? Most of my house is really just storage for my crap that I'm not using. When I'm home I'm either at my desk or in the kitchen, then I'm sleeping and get up and go out.
In the future with the downsizing of families and continued US population growth, these "homes" will become even more commonplace than the McMansions which time has passed IMHO.
How is there a downsizing of families AND a continued population growth?
This. My family of 4 lives in a 6 bedroom home, and rarely use half of the rooms (second family room, office, linen closet, 2 rooms, etc)
I had 17m2 as a student, with a much simpler layout: full size bathroom, full size floor to ceiling wardrobe, tiny kitchen area, 1 bed + 1 sofa + 1 small table + 1 living room chair + 1 desk chair + 1 massive desk along one wall w/ matching shelf above it. I had everything I needed, and I could definitely bring a girl home ;) If I lived in a big city I'd have been thrilled to own an apartment like that. I'd have redecorated, since it was really ugly and there was far too much unused wall space on the desk wall, but I really wouldn't need more.
@@rockstarofredondo there is no increase of children in the world over the last couple decades. People are living longer so the population is still going up until deaths start equalling births and we stabilize, I’ve seen estimates of 11 billion. We probably need to live more like this author for 11 billion to live sustainably.
I've watched so many small apartment on RUclips how they organise their spaces, by far this one certainly make one of the best I've seen!
The soaking tub seems nice. Just having the option to sit and soak when you're feeling under the weather would be nice. I have a stall shower, so I miss having the option of a bath.
Yeah. Good feature and a smart way of squeezing it in.
one of the best featured houses I´ve seen. Not for a family, but for singles and couples who are just starting in life.
I love the idea of the little spa in the ground
In all my years, i've never once seen a big home as cozy and comfortable as these small ones.
Awesome space!!!
Love your apartment! Your ideas are great and your city should be proud to have you and should use your ideas in other places.
its funny how he can go out from the window right away when he is in a hurry.
+ian sulistio ayee lmao
+C. Paul ayy lmao
+Ian Ian (Ayam Berkokok) Great escape if the building catches fire, or perhaps an earthquake (assuming the rest of the building doesn't fall in on his place and crushes him to death immediately...).
+MrJest2 You're not supposed to go outside in an earthquake...
Malkovich, John
Depends on where you're at. Earthquakes are (mostly) harmless. It's buildings that kill people.
This is probably my favourite "small house". The guy is super chill, and he knew exactly what he wanted out of his home when he built it and made sacrifices where he felt comfortable (building everything himself, a slightly too short bed, etc) but kept the luxuries he wanted (the bikes, the tub). Really cool design too! I love it!
I love how he just casually mentionins that he can fit two people in his bed and in the tub.
I caught that too.
Yeah he said that like he's definitely done it before. That's some intimate proximity, especially in the tub.
Maybe he's single and looking? 🤭
Use of space is pure genius! I've seen this apartment before and it is the most impressive use of small space ever! The kitchen and bath areas are killer! Saved to favorites!👍💕😁
NIce! For a single person that is just about perfect I reckon and I don't see what the problem was with the occupancy certificate as it is obviously MUCH better than living in a tunnel. The only complaint I had was the lack of some sort of security in the window (nothing to stop some prick jumping in and thieving stuff whilst your back is turned). Though that window would make a nice spot to work from with the laptop I reckon.
A brilliant use of ingenuity, passion for engineering and handworking skill. Well done!
Brilliant engineer.
This is a work of art. What an incredible mind this man has. Thank you for sharing your brilliance with us.
This guy is my hero.
This man is a genius. I love this place, the quality materials, the vertical dimension of the "rooms". I also have a small space that I refurbished, so I know what it takes. Good luck with your next project!
One word: respect.
Amazing, supertalented guy, and a really clever, well designed and well built space. Truly impressive! And so creative and unpretentious too. Love it!
With the housing crisis in Seattle, you’d think the city would want to hire this gent to make dwellings in all the city’s nooks and crannies.
Diane Taylor yes. Brilliantly thought out and excellent execution.
jfsfrnd That sounds about right.
This is very well crafted, I like all the handrails, it makes it more secure. Home invasion could be a problem depending on the neighborhood, but it provides a rapide exit in case of fire. This place feels like a nest, a tree house, it brings me back to childhood dreams. Very cozy. He probably fills the bathtub with the hose in one of the kitchen drawer. Good soundproofing is the key to find peace in such a place.
Wouldn't it be awesome if this design was picked up by housing committees as standard student dwellings?
Tom Bruggeman Yes!
+Ryan S. Honesty if half the furniture was made out of cardboard that would only make it cooler.
Riley , you do know that you can treat it right? People have made boats that way.
+Tom Bruggeman A lot of Ikea furniture is basically made of cardboard.
MrBeaux ikea is not that bad if you know what you're doing
This guy is awesome! Engineers are such resourceful and creative people.
That's the coolest house I've ever seen
This is one of my favorite small spaces that i have seen. I have always imagined living in a small space in a city. This oneI could totally see myself living in permanently. I like all the levels.
i would live there no problem! its amazing that he made everything himself!
I love this video and have watched it countless times.
The golden rule for small homes: homes that have a feeling of opening out/embracing the surrounding environment, either natural or man-made.
6:13 :) I love videos Kirsten!!! :)
I'm from Seattle and it's a shame the some permits can get in the way of small living. With our Seattle populations exploding, and being unable to rent or buy a home with skyrocketing costs, It truly makes sense to encourage people to build smaller spaces.
One of the best micro apartments videos on youtube!
An engineers favorite home-project is something he can talk about all day in every detail never losing the enthusiasm and not realizing he lost his non-engineer audience after the first couple of minutes. - Not meant in a bad way tho. I'm used to this and by now I kinda think it's one of the most adorable things a person can do.
Very cool. Well done! Your hard work and gift for design really paid off.
Love this space and his creativity of reuse
Now, can I get him to come to VA to build me out a space?
We need more people like him and doing it because he loved it and it was and is a great experiment that would solve a ton of housing crisis
Awesome use of space. I like the idea that every inch has been utilized and functional.
I want to hire this mane to make my bedroom the ULTIMATE zone.
I was thinking exactly the same thing, get him to convert one of the rooms in the house into the ultimate lazy zone.
Would be pretty awesome!
Nice!! very similar to what i did with an old moving truck that was abandoned in my backyard -i transformed it -lived in it -and subletted the actual house to friends to raise myself out of poverty :) ROCK ON!!
What happens if you come home drunk??? I would imagine this place would be a nightmare. LOL
lol
+Carlos Lira well yeah, but at least you wouldn't break anything,
I will feel claustrophobic and die😞😗😁
Lol could even damage some of the pipes. Plus, imaging having sex in that tiny bed XD
+Carlos Lira Not everyone's a Lush ...
I love this!!! Cities really should make ways for people to do more of this kind of stuff. This is great for any person willing and physically able to live in something like this. I mean what a great way to use wasted space! This guy is a genius!
as much as its really cool and creative that people can make so much out small spaces, it makes me kinda sad that each day the government is boxing us in more and more making it hard to afford a house where claustrophobia is of no concern...
The government isn't your enemy, the corporations are.
OneTruePie who lets the corporations do as they please? The government. Who taxes the poor and forces them to pay a fine when they don't use the mandated health insurance? The government. Who wrongfully imprisons its own citizensfor indeterminate lengths of time for blowing the whistle on the government? The government!
MrChunky22
You're as naive as you sound if you really think the government is the root of all these problems.
The government controlling corporations? don't make me laugh.
I'm too lazy to explain it just look at Wikipedia for Special Interest Groups and Corporate Lobbying and educate yourself on the topic.
OneTruePie thank you for only attempting to refute one part of a three part claim.
Refuting one part? Man let me do it for you then if its such a big deal. Corperations let corperations do what they want because corperations pay governments to do it.
Corperations pay governments to lower taxes on the rich so governments need to make up for it by taxing the poor. The Rich love how health insurance is the standard (In the US) because if there was social health benefits they'd have to pay those pesky taxes which go towards you know paying for fire departments and building roads and you know actually helping other people.
And Surprise surprise who imprisons whistle-blowers and Watchdogs for exposing when a politician has 40 company's in his ass pocket? Use your imagination.
Are we done here?
You're doing great things for Seattle! You stay right there! Seattle needs you!
its like an episode of "Pimp My Prison Cell"
Prison cells are muuuch smaller. They barely do enough with their space.
MrChunky22 No one even GETS prison cells anymore... try 8 inmates in a space that size! ( Albeit open & with 4 bunks. But still. )
@@CaalamusTube Two people per cell and they're about the size of that mans "apartment". Canada they're larger.
@@Andulvar not sure I understand your comment. Are you contradicting me?
Or saying this is the case in Canada?
This is absolutely brilliant. Well done!