The phenomenon of upcycling (from the English word upcycle) has become popular all over the world - a process in which an item that is no longer needed is not thrown away, but is recycled, and moreover, a necessary item is created from it. Roughly speaking, this is creative...
The phenomenon of upcycling (from the English word upcycle) has become popular all over the world - a process in which a no longer needed item is not thrown away, but is recycled, and moreover, a necessary item is created from it. Roughly speaking, it is the creative transformation of recycled materials into objects of art or something necessary.
Oakland, California-based artist Gregory Kloen has come up with a way to use his sculpting and recycling skills to help California's homeless population using ordinary, unwanted trash. An Oakland artist collected mountains of trash he found around the Bay Area in search of suitable building materials. Using sheets of plywood, old pallets, blankets and tarps, Kloen made portable one-person cabins that he donated to homeless men and women in California. Each house cost the artist only $30 to $50.
Kloen built these miniature homeless shelters almost entirely from scrap materials found in landfills. He tried to pick up any materials from the trash that could be used for construction - such as wood, pillows, tables, chairs. Also in the landfill, Kloen found parts that could be used for windows in mini-houses. All he had to spend his own money on were the fittings (such as screws and hinges) with which he held the materials for the houses together.
The basis for each house was discarded pallets. The walls and roof were made from boards and sheets of plywood found in a landfill. Moreover, Kloen made all the roofs sloping so that rain would flow down them, minimizing the chance that it would get inside the house. The houses were then placed on wheels so that they could be easily moved from place to place.
The sculptor decided to use his creations to help the homeless, and not to create works that would then be exhibited in galleries for the rich. Kloen hopes this will serve good example in the future for everyone.
There's a trick to keep the little one country house seemed bigger. You need to flood the tiny space with as much natural light as possible. Glass hatches in the ceiling will help this idea. They are difficult to install, and their standalone potential is not effective enough, but they help fill darkened interiors with light.
Utah couple Patrick and Sarah Romero Sandy created this sparkling tiny house accented by three large pyramidal windows in the attic.
The couple work as videographers. They built the tiny house within three summer months in 2014 with the help of Sarah's father. The young couple says they intended to get additional income, renting out a miniature home. And I tried to make it attractive to potential tenants using aesthetic techniques:
“We wanted something really clean, fresh and beautiful - almost beachy. We love the idea of all white with lots of cotton and color accent in decor."
The folding table can be folded down to provide more space for guests. The sofa can be folded out and used as an additional sleeping area. There are also original storage niches that can serve as seating - in the wall, next to the front door.
The bathroom is located under the attic. Contrary to the tiny room standards, there is plenty of space.
The attic bedroom is simply magnificent. It offers stunning views of the sky. The place is great for watching starfalls.
The housing, just under 90 m2, is created mainly from recycled materials and without the rental of special equipment. This approach allowed us to reduce construction costs to $25 thousand.
Although there are many tiny homes out there, local bylaws often become a headache. The Romeros couple had their share of troubles with officials. This happened when the construction was completed in an ideal location for the couple. As a result, the building had to be moved.
The housing was seized by county authorities. The couple struggled for months, trying to find loopholes. But officials stopped all efforts to find a consensus and notified the couple that they had to move their house to a permitted area of the park in order to legally rent the land.
Referring to their experience, the Romeros emphasized that it is very important to carefully familiarize yourself with local regulations, since the authorities of another city may not be so loyal in legalizing mini-buildings. The couple built a magnificent home that demonstrated a different side of economic freedom. And he showed that miniature projects can save money for their tenants or help them earn additional money from tenants.
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The phenomenon of upcycling (from the English word upcycle) has become popular all over the world - a process in which an item that is no longer needed is not thrown away, but is recycled, and moreover, a necessary item is created from it. Roughly speaking, it is the creative transformation of recycled materials into objects of art or something necessary.
Oakland, California-based artist Gregory Kloen has come up with a way to use his sculpting and recycling skills to help California's homeless population using ordinary, unwanted trash. An Oakland artist collected mountains of trash he found around the Bay Area in search of suitable building materials. Using sheets of plywood, old pallets, blankets and tarps, Kloen made portable one-person cabins that he donated to homeless men and women in California. Each house cost the artist only $30 to $50.
Kloen built these miniature homeless shelters almost entirely from scrap materials found in landfills. He tried to pick up any materials from the trash that could be used for construction - such as wood, pillows, tables, chairs. Also in the landfill, Kloen found parts that could be used for windows in mini-houses. All he had to spend his own money on were the fittings (such as screws and hinges) with which he held the materials for the houses together.
The basis for each house was discarded pallets. The walls and roof were made from boards and sheets of plywood found in a landfill. Moreover, Kloen made all the roofs sloping so that rain would flow down them, minimizing the chance that it would get inside the house. The houses were then placed on wheels so that they could be easily moved from place to place.
The sculptor decided to use his creations to help the homeless, and not to create works that would then be exhibited in galleries for the rich. Kloen hopes this will serve as a good example for everyone in the future.
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When a young family does not have their own home, and rent costs a pretty penny, many begin to think about possible budget alternatives. One British couple proved that with a budget of just $1,500. and with perseverance and ingenuity, you can build your own two-story house. Although outwardly the housing, created from construction waste and recyclable materials, turned out to be unsightly, but interior decoration suits them.
Very expensive rents prompted a young British couple, Christian and Keira, to build their own home. After all, they wouldn’t be able to buy it either, because the minimum cost of housing in their hometown of Hereford is $275,000.
They wouldn’t be able to earn that kind of money until they were old, so they decided on such an unusual adventure - construction two-story house on wheels..
Despite the fact that the young people did not have much money at all, the desire to have own house pushed me to make some very extraordinary decisions. In their case, everyone knows folk wisdom“The need for invention is cunning” was best manifested in special imagination and ingenuity.
To save more, the guys simply looked for building materials at landfills or construction sites, because it was nothing more than waste wood or trimmings of pressed slabs, for which ordinary people they just don't pay attention. They bought only those materials or items that they could not do without. Some items were brought to them by relatives, friends and caring acquaintances.
For example, Christian made his own desktop from a wall from wooden bed, and sliding glass door and the grandmother gave them the windows, front door found in the parents' barn, it needed to be restored and given the proper appearance, the floor was made from old oak boards which were thrown away by the farmer.
Being certified specialists, Christian has a master's degree in architecture, and Kira graduated from the National Furniture School, they decided to engage in construction and interior decoration rooms themselves. Trying to put your own professional skills into practice.
Naturally, they developed the project themselves, making adjustments during the course of the unusual construction, since it was necessary to introduce the found objects, figuring out what could be done with them, how best to place and strengthen them.
Since registering the construction of a house is a very expensive pleasure, even if you have your own piece of land, it was therefore decided to build the house on a car platform from an old trailer, because such a building would not be considered real estate.
The only inconvenience is moving the campervan to a new location every 28 days. But there will be no problems with this, because they create their unusual cottage on personal plot Kira's mother.
Two months of painstaking work and the house, 5 meters long and 2.5 meters wide, was ready. Remarkably, thanks to the height of 3.6 meters, it was possible to create a second floor on which to fit small bedroom. Given such small dimensions, they had to calculate everything down to the centimeter in order to create full-fledged rooms.
The house now has a bedroom, kitchen, living room and even a study, which amaze with their interesting design solution. Indeed, despite the rough walls and some objects made from chipboard panels, the newlyweds managed to create a special coziness due to unusual bright textiles And original little things.
To increase visual space The guys installed a lot of their mini-house large windows and even a sliding glass door. This solution allows you not only to admire the surrounding nature (after all, this is a suburb), but also to significantly save on electricity during the daytime, and also on heat sun rays will be able to warm up the house.
Although the size of the housing is more than modest, it will help the newlyweds live for some time without ruinous rent and collect enough funds to build a full-fledged house. In the meantime, they are happy to share their unusual experience construction from construction waste and waste with everyone who also dreams of their own cozy corner.
Not only this example is clear proof that for creative and smart person there are no impossible tasks. One Belarusian enthusiast, having unlimited creative potential and incredible determination for such an extraordinary construction.
Swedish architect Leo Qvarsebo recently created a family holiday home using recycled materials. The hut is a traditional triangular cottage with a slightly fun and casual feel.
The house was built in Dalarna in a picturesque and calm corner of Sweden. The dwelling has a characteristic sloped roof that literally reaches the ground. Spectacular shape, huge windows – these are not all the interesting highlights of modern country house. A strong rope is thrown from the ridge of the roof: this move allows you to practice climbing steep slopes. IN winter time the special design allows you to protect the roof from heavy snowfall: and in this region, heavy precipitation is not uncommon.
The interior of the summer house impresses with its unified design: the interior furnishings are striking in their intimacy, the whole house is perceived holistically due to the intersecting planes. The designer chose a discreet, almost country style. The main task was to create homely atmosphere and unity with natural beauty.
A multi-level house can be called an excellent abode for adults. Once at the very top of the home, you can enjoy the most private space, hidden from prying eyes. In addition, from here they open best views. You can reach each floor using a special cozy staircase.
