The Crib

by Kent Griswold on July 7th, 2010. 10 Comments

I showed off the Crib a couple of weeks back in the newsletter, and it has been featured on a couple of the other tiny house blogs, but I feel it is a very worthy design and worth sharing as a post here on the Tiny House Blog.

Great for a weekend cabin, backyard office, studio or guest house. The Crib, takes its basic form from a traditional American corn cribs which were common farm buildings that served to store and dry corn as well as protect it.

The Full Crib starts as a well insulated base building that provides approximately 250 square feet of enclosed space, and an additional 125 square feet of exterior deck space. Various components can be added to the package to create the shelter that fits your needs.

View all the specs and more pictures and options at “The Crib” website.

Posted July 7th, 2010 by Kent Griswold and filed in SIPs, Tiny House Concept
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10 Comments

10 Responses to “The Crib”

  1. Irene says:

    Magnificent! One of the loveliest homes I’ve seen on here, and there have been some truly beautiful homes. Thanks!

  2. The loft house by the river is my dreamful thing.

  3. Jon says:

    That is the porched that ROARED! Such a neart and simple design, and with that rainwater catchment system it only seems natural a coupla solar panels would be right at home on that roof!

  4. Kevin says:

    How about adding an old-fashioned windwill tower in the background except with a new wind turbine attached at the top? We have a dream to convert the corn crib on our farm into a home. This design has some very creative ideas!

  5. Lindsay says:

    Just the best! Great design and lovely location. I can dream…

  6. Carol says:

    Beautiful, I love the garage door window. If it had a bath and kitchen it could be a year round dwelling.

  7. di says:

    It’s like a birdhouse with a hearth… Love the open construction and light-colored interior – it feels spacious.

    Check out their website – the kitchen is folded away behind the brown doors on the back wall. The bathroom and storage areas are downstairs – pics can be found at the bottom of the Full Crib page.

    *The loft could be extended over the glass garage door.
    *Glass/screen doors and small upper sun decks could be added to the peaks of the house.
    *I’m pretty partial to multiple skylights for their longer-lasting daylight, ventilation and rapid cooling.
    *Use decorative baskets for additional underbed, undercouch or underchair storage.

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