Arched Cabins out of the Houston area set out to design and manufacture tiny houses that they could sell for only $5k and they absolutely blew it out of the water! They can be made in widths ranging from 14’ to 24’ and any length that you choose and costs are from $200 to $320 per linear foot (based on the width). The base price only includes the ribs, beams, paneling, flooring, and insulation but it’s a good start for a low price!
When it’s all said and done, a 20’ long 320 square foot house will end up costing you as low as $7,500 or up to $14,000 if you have the company do it all for you. They come in 20 different colors and are extremely well-made. This is what the shell looks as it’s being made:
And this is what they can look like when completed! Talk about a transformation! We love the chunky wood against the wrought iron accents. The ceilings are extremely high for a tiny house thanks to the arched design of the cabin.
This particular model was completed with a rustic look which would be perfect for a lodge or hunting cabin. Notice the tree trunks that are used to support the loft! A wood burning stove is the heart of the home and will keep the whole place warm during winter.
The cabins were designed to be versatile and so they can be used for anything from an animal shelter to an upscale home. The large space inside lets you do anything you’d like as in this case where the owners designed a large living room with two separate seating areas. The addition of French doors and large windows keeps the space light and bright.
This arched cabin was used as a smaller house and kept beachy looking.
One of the best things about the arched cabins is that they can be built and delivered quickly and it will last a lifetime! These tiny houses are a blank canvas waiting for your imagination! Check out Arched Cabins to see their models and learn more about the company by going to their website at http://www.archedcabins.com.
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Where will we put the house in Washington DC? We have to buy a land or what?
Yes you would need land outside of city limits, because IF inside, you’d most likely need to check zoning with schematics with an architectural drawing of the exterior at the city tax / zoning. Also then, you’d need to address HOA’s if the neighborhood had one.
What one is buying for that kind of money is an insulated tin roof which makes this no real deal. Start with providing your own foundation, floor deck, insulation with end cap walls needing building and insulation, doors and windows to even call it a shell.
Add to this that on larger units no side ventilating windows are to be had.
Considering that one can buy on sale a 12×14 tin shed for <$500.00, this is no deal.
Mike,
The strength of these are unbelievable. These are NOT a $500 tin shed. The fact that there needs to be no inner weight bearing walls attests to their strength.
They never mentioned that you couldn’t have side windows added. If you Google this style, you will see just how much creativity people have added to these shells.
They need not remain “tin” either. You can lay a stone 3 foot wall around the base and finish with wood or stucco.
There is no limit to how far you can go. How many other different styles or materials can you think of where you can have the structure complete in a weekend and move right in while you are finishing to your liking?
I love these extremely strong structures and think it is the smartest thing happening. Very inexpensive, no termites, very versatile, no wasted inside space, can be paired with an unlimited imagination to make your dream come true.
I’m designing mine now to have an L-shape. I will use the side wall on both parts of the “L” to exit the structure to the courtyard. I can’t wait.
Thanks for posting this story
I live in big bear lake ca. it snows 4 months outta the year do we have to go to the city to figure out if its gonna work here for a tiny house? and does it have to have a foundation for those or can you keep them on their wheels so you have easy moving of them? thanks if you have any idea on them would appreciate any info, I love them im single and it would be perfect for me, is all I need so we can buy a piece of property for them and set them on it? how big would the property need to be thanks for any info you may know of
dmc
You are so right on about being so much more dependable than most any other “homes”!
These are NOT, repeat, NOT TIN – these are made of Industrial STEEL – BIG, BIG difference !!!!!!!!
So awesome tiny houses. I like the blog so much and reffered my friends also about this. and Thank you so much for the blog and please keep posting this kind of informacial blog.
I think this is great. I just wonder if anyone has any information on how they would hold up to a tornado.
like all things tornados usually win
I wondered same question
Im building a 500sq ft cabin in the mountains this fall. I have a floor plan in mind. It’s just going to be a getaway. Nothing too fancy just cute and cozy. I would like to speak to someone in your company about this .I don’t want to spend more than $50 a sq ft and want to know if it can be done and how long it would take.
Really need one level this is for my mom please send information
How do they hold up in hurricane season? Im in NC. We get our share
I’m so interested in these types of home now at my age, and retiring and in Houston. I see them coming up in other cities and states, but haven’t yet in Houston. Could I get more info on them.