Tiny House Project Update March 3 2016 Tiny

Tiny House Project Update March 3, 2016 Tiny House Planning Team: Stephanie Dorsch, Erin Hassett, Bri Landis, Rachael Letscher, Jamie Linderman, Emily Maholic, Danny Owoc, Cam Worthing, Lexi Yoho Volunteer Construction Consultant: Ed Petrus

What is a Tiny House? (Bri Landis) • Social movement downsizing living space • Typical American home: 6, 200 ft 2 • Tiny home: 100 -400 ft 2 What Is The Tiny House Movement? http: //thetinylife. com/what-is-the-tiny-house-movement/. (accessed 2/29/2016).

Efficiency and Environment • Solar energy • Composting toilet • Rain water collection • “smart” use of space

Our Plans • Construct a Tiny House on campus • Community and student involvement • Course created allowing short -term housing

Zoning (Cam Worthing) • Zoning issues change with location on campus • Borough regulation vs Township Regulation • Borough • • Placement of Tiny House on Main Campus Small size of house cannot meet zoning codes for permanent residence Borough does not allow mobile homes Application for variance/special exemption can be filed to meet zoning • • • Could require no permanent resident and temporary student housing only Could also require educational experience linked with the house itself Township • • • Placement of Tiny House at Field Station More flexible zoning regulation House can be mounted on permanent trailer

Location Field Station: + “Off the grid” authenticity + Could be built on wheels Based on our discussion, we hope to build on the main campus as opposed to at the field station. + Access to existing solar panels Further discussions are needed to determine where on campus would be the best place to build. - Safety Main Campus: + Closer to academic buildings, places to get food and library + Easily visible/better for publicity - Stricter zoning regulations associated with building in the borough (Jamie Linderman)

Social Media Plan (Rachael Letscher) • Set up social media sites (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook…) • • Represent the college and project in a positive and professional manner Be transparent and honest about what we are doing No copyrighted material can be used (take own pictures, videos, etc. ) Interact with followers/friends!! • Hashtags • #Wctinyhouse • #tinyhousetuesday ? • And working on others to promote this project • Logo • Currently working with Westminster marketing staff to develop a logo • Desire student input

Fundraising (Helen Boylan) • Budget = $40, 000 • Initial donor = $20, 000 • Desired additional donor at $10, 000 • Potential crowdfunding of last $10, 000 • Enhances “community build” aspect of project You can contribute a box of nails with a $20 donation You can contribute a composting toilet with a $2, 000 donation

Tentative Timeline Spring 2016: research/planning phase • Guest speaker • Fundraising kicked off • Social media launched April/May Summer 2016: begin build & educational aspect • Frame tiny house • Workshop for faculty Fall 2016: finalize build • Complete tiny house • Ribbon-cutting at Homecoming 1 st Tiny House-linked course could be offered Fall 2016 or Spring 2017

Tiny house designs For update meeting -Danny Owoc

Design 1: Cypress tumbleweed tiny house Pros -esthetically pleasing -more compact -a lot of natural light -large great room http: //www. tumbleweedhouses. com/products/cypress cons -more difficult to build - space lost with porch -trailer design (3 axel? ) -insulation issue? -little head room

Design 2: h. OMe designed tiny house http: //tinyhousebuild. com/photo-gallery/ Pros Cons -spacious -easier to build -more efficient with space -have a trailer design ready -too big? -boxy? -insulation -more to heat

Potential Speakers to come to WC (Erin Hassett) • Derek Deidrickson • HGTV’s Tiny House Builders • William Rockwell • Built many tiny houses, worked with students

North Carolina Tiny House Conference April 2 nd-3 rd Registration 9: 00 am – 10: 00 am Design and Layout Downsizing Your Space and Life 10: 00 am – 11: 00 am Tiny House Tours Lifestyle Design 11: 00 am – 12: 30 pm Lunch 12: 30 pm – 1: 30 pm Hands On with Sketch. Up Tiny House Tours 1: 30 pm – 2: 30 pm Composting Toilets Off-Grid Living 2: 30 pm – 3: 00 pm Break 3: 00 pm – 4: 00 pm Building Basics Design and Layout 4: 00 pm – 7: 00 pm Group Photo, Dinner Break 7: 00 pm – 9: 00 pm Group Activity TBA

9: 00 am – 10: 00 am Advanced Building Budgeting and Saving for a Tiny House 10: 00 am – 11: 00 am Tiny House Utilities Building Basics 11: 00 am – 12: 30 pm Lunch 12: 30 pm – 1: 30 pm Finding Land Advanced Building 1: 30 pm – 2: 00 pm Break 2: 00 pm – 4: 00 pm Open Space 4: 00 pm Closing • $300 tickets • Group discount price? • 9 Speakers

Exciting Possibilities (Helen Boylan) William (Bill) Rockwell • Bear Creek Carpentry Tiny Houses • Potential guest speaker April-May • Potential site to build frame this summer • Bill has experience with “community build” Derek Deidrikson • $5, 000 speaking fee Volunteers/Interest http: //bearcreektinyhouses. com/videos-links/

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