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That doesn't necessarily tell the whole story of the house for under $10,000. Technically, yes, it might be more expensive per square foot, but you also have t

by Vraxx 12y ago

That doesn't necessarily tell the whole story of the house for under $10,000. Technically, yes, it might be more expensive per square foot, but you also have to account for the self-sufficiency of the house in not incurring other costs. Furthermore, as far as I know, you can't purchase and own housing in quantities of 36 square feet, so you end up paying for more space even if you don't require it. I think owning a fully functioning living space for under $10,000 definitely has it's merits, though it's definitely not for everyone.

alistairSH 12y ago
"...you can't purchase and own housing in quantities of 36 square feet..." And in most of the US, you still won't be able to do so. Or, more correctly, you won't be able to place the dumpster-home in a desirable location and use it as a permanent residence. Most municipalities have minimum house sizes as part of their building code. You could potentially put the dumpster-home on wheels and get it approved as a mobile home, but you'd still be limited to areas that allow mobile homes.
vacri 12y ago
It's not a fully functioning living space. It's a small bedroom with underfloor storage. There is no toilet, no water supply, no perishable food storage, no washing station. And in its current incarnation, you have to have air conditioning or a roof that's open where you have to be constantly on the lookout for rain. It's a cute project, but it's not a fully-functioning living space. Edit: Also, introduce a second person (most cultures are into pairing off as a social norm) and you need to pretty much have the entire floor as a bed, meaning no floorspace to store the bookshelf or plant, and having to move the bed every time to get at storage. Maybe some sort of sliding bed/couch thing, but those aren't particularly cheap.

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That doesn't necessarily tell the whole story of the house for under $10,000. Technically, yes, it might be more expensive per square foot, but you also have t

by Vraxx 12y ago

alistairSH 12y ago
"...you can't purchase and own housing in quantities of 36 square feet..." And in most of the US, you still won't be able to do so. Or, more correctly, you won't be able to place the dumpster-home in a desirable location and use it as a permanent residence. Most municipalities have minimum house sizes as part of their building code. You could potentially put the dumpster-home on wheels and get it approved as a mobile home, but you'd still be limited to areas that allow mobile homes.
vacri 12y ago
It's not a fully functioning living space. It's a small bedroom with underfloor storage. There is no toilet, no water supply, no perishable food storage, no washing station. And in its current incarnation, you have to have air conditioning or a roof that's open where you have to be constantly on the lookout for rain. It's a cute project, but it's not a fully-functioning living space. Edit: Also, introduce a second person (most cultures are into pairing off as a social norm) and you need to pretty much have the entire floor as a bed, meaning no floorspace to store the bookshelf or plant, and having to move the bed every time to get at storage. Maybe some sort of sliding bed/couch thing, but those aren't particularly cheap.