Head update

The concept of the 6 1/2 by 6 foot house had been floating gently in the back of my mind since earlier in the summer. As of last week, I find my brain space being consumed! The 6 1/2 foot dimension is based upon the length of my sleeping body (plus a bit of extra wiggle room). As I look at the carpet squares in my sister's apartment (20 inch squares), it occurs to me that I could actually get away shaving off some square footage - 60 by 80 inches appears sufficient.

This would be a house for me to live in for just a year. Here is what I think will fit: a sink, food preparation/cooking space, seating for 3, enough floor space to sleep, storage space (kitchen stuff, books/writing supplies, clothes), and a small Rumford fireplace. I have decided that it is (arguably) impractical to also squeeze in a shower and toilet. Instead, these functions will have to be available right outside the house - in winter, I'll enclose them, greenhouse-style.

I plan to start building in Spring. Up until that point, I see myself wasting huge chunks of my time in further planning of this tiny dwelling. I expect it to be especially cute because it will appear so awkwardly unbalanced in its height-to-width ratio. It will also feel very den-like because of its small volume in contrast to its massive 18-inch-thick mud walls.

I finally have a new camera, and am heading back to the cob cottage tomorrow to take exciting new photos.