This “tiny cork house” was conceived by Cultivate as a fundraiser for Buddha Eye Zen Temple. Cultivate provided comprehensive services including development, design, and construction management. The temple community built the structure with all-volunteer labor and then sold the home at market value, which translated into significant funding to support Buddha Eye’s mission.

Inside and out, the tiny home is a demonstration of sustainability. The design follows passive house construction techniques including continuous insulation, triple-pane windows, airtight construction, and heat recovery ventilation. The thermacork cladding provides insulation and a no-maintenance exterior. All lumber, cabinetry, and trim are composed of FSC-certified wood. The durable metal roof allows for easy solar panel installation and rainwater catchment. The interior design includes a Cultivate-designed alternating-tread stair whose compact form improves usability while the stair also rotates to allow for easier cabinetry access below.

With a 10’ x 20’ footprint, this home offers interior spaciousness unusual in tiny houses on wheels, although the larger dimensions require a wide load permit for transport. The supporting trailer is easily removable, so the little home can set on a permanent foundation if desired in the future.

Comprehensive plans for this pioneering tiny house are available for purchase.