frequently asked questions - answered by lilypad herself
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Do you have floor plans or construction documents so that I can build a similar model?
"As Built" plans are available in PDF above for viewing purposes free of charge. These drawings demonstrate how the final construction was executed and show the Lilypad tiny house layout "as-is." ***Please note these are not construction floor plans and do not include plumbing, electrical, off-grid systems, measurements or construction specifics. Construction documents are not currently available. The initial floor plan layout is available here.
Terms of Use: You may not modify, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, translate, sell, create derivative works, exploit, or distribute in any manner or medium (including by email or other electronic means) any material from the Site. You may, however, from time to time, download and/or print one copy of individual pages of the Site for your personal, non-commercial use.
How do I get started and find a builder in my area?
Listings of tiny house builders nationwide and additional resources are available here.
Where can I find listings of completed or tiny house shells for sale?
Visit and subscribe to: http://tinyhouselistings.com/
What are your measurements?
I'm a curvaceous girl topped with a copper-colored metal roof, 24 feet long built on a solid Iron Eagle trailer, 8.6 feet wide with 248 square feet of space featuring two lofts, dual storage staircases and exposed beams. My total square footage is only 10% of the average-sized house in Portland, Oregon.
Tell us about your interior layout.
I feature five distinct areas albeit small, a galley kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, office and living room spaces that are affectionately referred to as Savor, Soak, Slumber, Study and Sit.
We dig your decor, tell us more.
My interior colors center around jewel and earthy tones such as deep purple, saffron spice, emerald and other bold hues. My decorative sari fabrics, cushions, lanterns, mandala art, carved wood accent pieces plus copper embellishments provide an exotic Moroccan style any bohemian would fancy. Within my four walls is a sweet and cozy eco-sanctuary!
Were you built with sustainability in mind?
Yes, I'm built for both on-grid urban and off-grid settings. I feature solar panels, composting toilet, wood heat, denatured alcohol cook stove and a rainwater catchment system in order to utilize renewable resources and reduce my impact on the planet. For a full list of my eco-friendly features, visit: http://www.lilypadplanet.com/gentle-living.html
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, where can I see more?
Well, color me flattered! Click the following links for the visuals.
Photo Galleries
Video Tour
360 Interior Tours
Composting toilets - do they smell like daisies & lilacs?
I'm happy to have a commercial grade waterless composting toilet from Nature's Head that my entourage found discounted "new in the box" on Craigslist. This brand of composting toilet is a self-contained urine diverting toilet that keeps the urine and solids separated. When operated properly, composting toilets are clean and yes, odor-free. This compact toilet includes a small exhaust fan, is environmentally friendly and can potentially even save up to 6,600 gallons of water per person a year [source: Steinfeld and Anderson].
But, you don't have to take my word for it, dear heart. Check out the videos created by the charming travelers and documentarians at "Gone with the Wynns" here for everything you've ever wanted to know, and then some.
http://www.gonewiththewynns.com/all-composting-toilet
That stove is red-hot! Do dish.
The Origo 4000 is a pressure-free denatured alcohol cook stove that is similar to a buffet warmer. My Entourage found this stove used on Craigslist from a couple that replaced this stove with a new model on their sailboat. Denatured alcohol stoves are often used on boats due to their reliability, the fuel is a renewable resource, and evaporates quickly. In addition, they are not potentially explosive and the flames can be extinguished with water if needed.
To operate, you pour the denatured alcohol into two stainless-steel canisters where fuel is absorbed and bound in a non-flammable wool material, place back into the stove and then light. The amount of flame is controlled by a sliding plate in each burner. It offers 6800-7000 BTU's per burner and takes about 8 minutes to boil 1 quart of water. Origo offers a newer 2-burner model, the 4100 here and here is the stove with an oven, the Origo 6000.
For all the sizzling details on denatured alcohol, the fuel canisters, operation, cookware and photos - Chris Haynes of Tiny Home Building has this informative post on his blog: Tiny House Cooking with an Alcohol Stove.
Where do you put the loo a.k.a. litter box for your divine feline?
Our kitty has one extra large box in a cubby in the staircase to the right across from the entry. The space measures 22" wide x 23" deep x 26" tall and has two different covers for purrfect privacy for her lavatory. A formal Moroccan-style screen that matches the drawers and screens in both of the staircases is used temporarily when guests visit and a casual batik cloth curtain on a small tension rod is opened up for everyday use.
How tall is your Entourage and what are the ceiling heights?
My height is 13 ft 5 inches from the ground to the tallest point on my tall wall side. The legal road height limit in the US is 13 ft 6 inches, so I'm almost at maximum height.
My Entourage is about 17 inches from paw to tip of their ear tufts and my human is 5 ft tall. Anita wished to maximize the head space and therefore designed my two upper lofts.
Lilypad Interior Ceiling Heights:
Tall wall (back of house): 11 ft
Short wall (front of house, entry): 8 ft 2 inches
Sitting loft: 5 ft 5 inches
Sleeping loft: 4 ft 5 inches
Study: 5 ft 2 inches
Bathroom: 6 ft 2 inches
"As Built" plans are available in PDF above for viewing purposes free of charge. These drawings demonstrate how the final construction was executed and show the Lilypad tiny house layout "as-is." ***Please note these are not construction floor plans and do not include plumbing, electrical, off-grid systems, measurements or construction specifics. Construction documents are not currently available. The initial floor plan layout is available here.
Terms of Use: You may not modify, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, translate, sell, create derivative works, exploit, or distribute in any manner or medium (including by email or other electronic means) any material from the Site. You may, however, from time to time, download and/or print one copy of individual pages of the Site for your personal, non-commercial use.
How do I get started and find a builder in my area?
Listings of tiny house builders nationwide and additional resources are available here.
Where can I find listings of completed or tiny house shells for sale?
Visit and subscribe to: http://tinyhouselistings.com/
What are your measurements?
I'm a curvaceous girl topped with a copper-colored metal roof, 24 feet long built on a solid Iron Eagle trailer, 8.6 feet wide with 248 square feet of space featuring two lofts, dual storage staircases and exposed beams. My total square footage is only 10% of the average-sized house in Portland, Oregon.
Tell us about your interior layout.
I feature five distinct areas albeit small, a galley kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, office and living room spaces that are affectionately referred to as Savor, Soak, Slumber, Study and Sit.
We dig your decor, tell us more.
My interior colors center around jewel and earthy tones such as deep purple, saffron spice, emerald and other bold hues. My decorative sari fabrics, cushions, lanterns, mandala art, carved wood accent pieces plus copper embellishments provide an exotic Moroccan style any bohemian would fancy. Within my four walls is a sweet and cozy eco-sanctuary!
Were you built with sustainability in mind?
Yes, I'm built for both on-grid urban and off-grid settings. I feature solar panels, composting toilet, wood heat, denatured alcohol cook stove and a rainwater catchment system in order to utilize renewable resources and reduce my impact on the planet. For a full list of my eco-friendly features, visit: http://www.lilypadplanet.com/gentle-living.html
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, where can I see more?
Well, color me flattered! Click the following links for the visuals.
Photo Galleries
Video Tour
360 Interior Tours
Composting toilets - do they smell like daisies & lilacs?
I'm happy to have a commercial grade waterless composting toilet from Nature's Head that my entourage found discounted "new in the box" on Craigslist. This brand of composting toilet is a self-contained urine diverting toilet that keeps the urine and solids separated. When operated properly, composting toilets are clean and yes, odor-free. This compact toilet includes a small exhaust fan, is environmentally friendly and can potentially even save up to 6,600 gallons of water per person a year [source: Steinfeld and Anderson].
But, you don't have to take my word for it, dear heart. Check out the videos created by the charming travelers and documentarians at "Gone with the Wynns" here for everything you've ever wanted to know, and then some.
http://www.gonewiththewynns.com/all-composting-toilet
That stove is red-hot! Do dish.
The Origo 4000 is a pressure-free denatured alcohol cook stove that is similar to a buffet warmer. My Entourage found this stove used on Craigslist from a couple that replaced this stove with a new model on their sailboat. Denatured alcohol stoves are often used on boats due to their reliability, the fuel is a renewable resource, and evaporates quickly. In addition, they are not potentially explosive and the flames can be extinguished with water if needed.
To operate, you pour the denatured alcohol into two stainless-steel canisters where fuel is absorbed and bound in a non-flammable wool material, place back into the stove and then light. The amount of flame is controlled by a sliding plate in each burner. It offers 6800-7000 BTU's per burner and takes about 8 minutes to boil 1 quart of water. Origo offers a newer 2-burner model, the 4100 here and here is the stove with an oven, the Origo 6000.
For all the sizzling details on denatured alcohol, the fuel canisters, operation, cookware and photos - Chris Haynes of Tiny Home Building has this informative post on his blog: Tiny House Cooking with an Alcohol Stove.
Where do you put the loo a.k.a. litter box for your divine feline?
Our kitty has one extra large box in a cubby in the staircase to the right across from the entry. The space measures 22" wide x 23" deep x 26" tall and has two different covers for purrfect privacy for her lavatory. A formal Moroccan-style screen that matches the drawers and screens in both of the staircases is used temporarily when guests visit and a casual batik cloth curtain on a small tension rod is opened up for everyday use.
How tall is your Entourage and what are the ceiling heights?
My height is 13 ft 5 inches from the ground to the tallest point on my tall wall side. The legal road height limit in the US is 13 ft 6 inches, so I'm almost at maximum height.
My Entourage is about 17 inches from paw to tip of their ear tufts and my human is 5 ft tall. Anita wished to maximize the head space and therefore designed my two upper lofts.
Lilypad Interior Ceiling Heights:
Tall wall (back of house): 11 ft
Short wall (front of house, entry): 8 ft 2 inches
Sitting loft: 5 ft 5 inches
Sleeping loft: 4 ft 5 inches
Study: 5 ft 2 inches
Bathroom: 6 ft 2 inches
