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Title: This Tiny Cardboard Home Takes Only 1 Day To Build & Lasts 100 Years
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URL Source: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2016/08/no_author/tiny-cardboard-home/
Published: Aug 9, 2016
Author: Collective Evolution
Post Date: 2016-08-09 08:36:35 by Ada
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Views: 1672
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Tiny homes have become a social movement we can’t ignore. People all over the world are choosing to downsize the space they live in for a happier life. In the U.S., for instance, the typical American home is around 2,600 square feet, but the typical tiny home is only between 100 and 400 square feet. They come in all shapes, sizes, and forms, but they all have one thing in common: they allow simpler living in a smaller, more efficient environment. People have joined this movement for many reasons, whether it be concerns over the environment or their own finances or the desire for more time and freedom. Most Americans spend one-third to one-half of their entire income on their homes, which means they spend 15 years working just to pay for it. This has caused 76 percent of Americans to live paycheck to paycheck. But for what? People who turn to this movement are done trying to prove themselves. They just want a lifestyle that can make them feel good from the inside out. The Cardboard Home As mentioned above, tiny homes come in many forms. But have you heard of one made out of cardboard? While most people wouldn’t think this type of material to be suitable for building a comfortable and safe abode, award-winning architects have discovered how to use it to produce remarkably sturdy and reliable shelters. Dutch design studio Fiction Factory has created a design for a tiny “micro home” using cardboard. Complete with a multitude of applications, such as disaster relief, they claim it can last up to 100 years. Called the Wikkelhouse, or “wrapper house,” the home is made of tough corrugated cardboard panels that adhere to each other with a non-toxic and environmentally-friendly glue.
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#1. To: Ada (#0)
They've got the Tiny House beaten by $10k. Hope somebody reports on their progress and durability.... but if "A completed version of a basic Wikkelhouse comes in at around $80,000 USD" you can still get a fine stick-built house for not much more than that in my area -- mebbe the same if there are additional Wikkelhouse costs for installation, transport, land purchase etc.
_____________________________________________________________ “We build but to tear down. Most of our work and resource is squandered. Our onward march is marked by devastation. Everywhere there is an appalling loss of time, effort and life. A cheerless view, but true.” - Tesla per FP
Electricity, plumbing and a heating system would add to the cost as well as land cost which is a major factor. Question: Is the $80,000 house in your area near the end of its useful life? This Wikkelhouse is supposedly good for 100 years.
A hundred years is nothing for any properly maintained house.
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
That cardboard house does not look very safe or energy efficient. I wish that Sears Roebuck would start selling their kit homes again:
#2. To: NeoconsNailed (#1)
#3. To: Ada (#2)
#4. To: Ada (#0)
(Edited)
-Alex Kurtagic
#5. To: X-15 (#4)
If you recall that, you are showing your age. I wish that Sears Roebuck would start selling their kit homes again:
#6. To: Cynicom (#5) (Edited)
Ha-ha!!! I'm just a student of 20th century American folklore :)
-Alex Kurtagic
#7. To: X-15 (#6)
Likely story. Ha-ha!!! I'm just a student of 20th century American folklore :)
#8. To: X-15 (#4) (Edited)
When I was a kid one of our neighbors about half mile down the dirt road lived in a Sears built home - not sure when it was constructed. It is still in good shape from my infrequent travels to visit my dad. I wish that Sears Roebuck would start selling their kit homes again:
#9. To: Ada (#2)
prime middle-class naberhood www.trulia.com/property/3190011169-2028-Moultrie-Sq-Anderson-SC-29621
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“We build but to tear down. Most of our work and resource is squandered. Our onward march is marked by devastation. Everywhere there is an appalling loss of time, effort and life. A cheerless view, but true.” - Tesla per FP
#10. To: X-15 (#6)
My Grandmother was born afore the Civil War, so you can realize the tales I heard spun in my younger days.
#11. To: Cynicom (#10)
Start talking, Cyni!
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“We build but to tear down. Most of our work and resource is squandered. Our onward march is marked by devastation. Everywhere there is an appalling loss of time, effort and life. A cheerless view, but true.” - Tesla per FP
#12. To: Fred Mertz (#8)
Fred... I recall the end of Sears houses, about war time. Do not recall ever being in one.
#13. To: NeoconsNailed (#9)
Looks good. That $80,000 complete figure could not include the price of land because land prices vary tremendously across the country.
#14. To: NeoconsNailed (#1)
Where's the head, and how to you store more than 2 rolls of TP?
U.S. Constitution - Article IV, Section 4: NO BORDERS + NO LAWS = NO COUNTRY
#15. To: Cynicom (#12)
There are books of old advertisements, some of which show for instance a full two-story house you could order from Sears or some catalog for $1200. a century ago. I love old things, old houses (mine's 1940), old movies, old people. I hate "progress" and "CHANNNNNNGE"!!! 
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“We build but to tear down. Most of our work and resource is squandered. Our onward march is marked by devastation. Everywhere there is an appalling loss of time, effort and life. A cheerless view, but true.” - Tesla per FP
#16. To: NeoconsNailed, Cynicom (#9)
U.S. Constitution - Article IV, Section 4: NO BORDERS + NO LAWS = NO COUNTRY
#17. To: Cynicom (#12) (Edited)
I have seen several Sears houses that are still standing and being lived in. They started at $629 and went up to $4,600 for the deluxe 2-story.
U.S. Constitution - Article IV, Section 4: NO BORDERS + NO LAWS = NO COUNTRY
#18. To: HAPPY2BME-4UM (#17)
Thanks. There is one local I think may be one.
#19. To: NeoconsNailed (#15)
I like your Fun Fact losing 27 pounds in 2 months eating a dindunithin diet of junk food. But I thought media told us the reason why some economic groups were fat was because there EBT cards would only cover junk food at junk food stores? Ha! And even that media myth is a lie because a week ago there was a homeless guy in front of me in the check out line at Whole Foods. Whatever. What difference at this point does it make? I've taken to ending any conversation I have with my lefty friends with HildaBeast's motto. It drives them nuts. But maybe they'll think about it's significance and vote Trump.
#20. To: X-15 (#4)
Town I used to live in had some. They are very small, but big enough. I wish that Sears Roebuck would start selling their kit homes again:
"Have Brain, Will Travel
#21. To: Turtle (#20)
Stop... You never lived in town in your life. Town I used to live in had some.
#22. To: Lod (#3)
Not all houses are properly maintained. Maintaining a house is expensive and time consuming. Those wrecks we see pictures of in Detroit are generally less than 100 years old. These days a properly maintained car will last well in excess of 100,000 miles but not every car gets the proper maintenance. A hundred years is nothing for any properly maintained house.
#23. To: Ada (#22)
It's all up to the owners if they take care of their stuff or let them go to hell. Maintenance is much cheaper than replacement.
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
#24. To: Ada (#22)
===================================================== I buy nothing but new cars. I get at least 250,000 miles out of all of them. I service them at regular intervals, without missing a single one. I don't abuse them, and usually drive in the fast lane. Oil is your friend. These days a properly maintained car will last well in excess of 100,000 miles but not every car gets the proper maintenance.
U.S. Constitution - Article IV, Section 4: NO BORDERS + NO LAWS = NO COUNTRY
#25. To: HAPPY2BME-4UM (#24)
That's exactly what I do, my cars get beyond 250k. My first new car back when i was 20, they made the 2 door Corolla coupe, sr5, had almost half a million miles, original transmission, when I dumped it. At about 370k the ebgone blew and there are companies that sell barely used engines from Japan, installed for 1000. I use edmunds.com to buy my vehicles . I don't buy from them direct but simply write down their tvp true value pricing and tell the fleet manager take it or bye. No games. They always accept, multiple thousands under ssticker, a few hundred over invoice price. Ive got cars for many family members this way too. They are always happy. I buy nothing but new cars. I get at least 250,000 miles out of all of them.
"Even to the death fight for truth, and the LORD your God will battle for you". Sirach 4:28
#26. To: Cynicom (#21)
You're going to wake up with a pug gnawing on your skull! You never lived in town in your life
"Have Brain, Will Travel
#27. To: Ada (#22)
Why are some of those massive brick mansions in Detriot fractured as if the earth shifted beneath 'em? And why doesn't some creative gang of people just buy 50 or 100 each of the better-preserved ones for $1 each and start their own community, mebbe gated and guarded as in times of olde. I know, I know.... any crowd of people that alternative-minded won't get along for even 6 months, even if gliberal. But it's a fun fantasy of mine. Tell 'em, Tesla!
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“We build but to tear down. Most of our work and resource is squandered. Our onward march is marked by devastation. Everywhere there is an appalling loss of time, effort and life. A cheerless view, but true.” - Tesla per FP
#28. To: HAPPY2BME-4UM (#16)
Fun! Pretty! Normal!
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“We build but to tear down. Most of our work and resource is squandered. Our onward march is marked by devastation. Everywhere there is an appalling loss of time, effort and life. A cheerless view, but true.” - Tesla per FP
#29. To: NeoconsNailed (#27)
Those mansions suffered from lack of maintenance. Would cost to rehabilitate them. Due to the shrinking tax base there are neighborhoods (not where the mansions are) that have no city services like police and fire.
#30. To: Lod (#23)
Yes, but some people cannot afford to maintain. Other things like mortgage and tax payments and even putting food on the table take precedence. Maintenance is much cheaper than replacement.
#31. To: Ada (#29) (Edited)
Sure, but if there's interest in reviving some, utilities should be no problem.' I still don't know what causes Brick mansions to fracture in Detroit. What genre of maintenance would that be? This just in: http://www.freedomsphoenix.com/News/201671-2016-08-09-colombians-are-building- houses-made-of-lego-like-recycled-plastic.htm
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“We build but to tear down. Most of our work and resource is squandered. Our onward march is marked by devastation. Everywhere there is an appalling loss of time, effort and life. A cheerless view, but true.” - Tesla per FP
#32. To: NeoconsNailed (#31)
I don't know either but my first guess would be fire. I still don't know what causes Brick mansions to fracture in Detroit.
#33. To: Ada (#0)
That's what's wrong with the world there are still idiots that would spend 80K to by a 100 - 400 sq. ft. cardboard (alleged) home ?
"Honest, April 15th is the real April Fool's Day".
"The almighty Dollar ain't worth a buck".
"White Lives Matter Most if you're white"
Doug Scheidt
#34. To: NeoconsNailed (#31)
Foundations that are unsuitable for the soil-type is all that I can think of.
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
#35. To: Ada (#32)
Diversity is our greatest strength. It really sets the prisoners free! www.marchandmeffre.com/detroit /30 Makes free stuff available to all www.marchandmeffre.com/detroit /32 Builds no-return libraries www.marchandmeffre.com/detroit /44 Affords people a sense of direction in their lives www.marchandmeffre.com/detroit/ 1 Take it to the bank!
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“We build but to tear down. Most of our work and resource is squandered. Our onward march is marked by devastation. Everywhere there is an appalling loss of time, effort and life. A cheerless view, but true.” - Tesla per FP
#36. To: NeoconsNailed (#28)
=============================================== We seldom got all three of those in the same sentence anymore, do we? ;>) Fun! Pretty! Normal!
U.S. Constitution - Article IV, Section 4: NO BORDERS + NO LAWS = NO COUNTRY
#37. To: NeoconsNailed (#35)
December, 2015
U.S. Constitution - Article IV, Section 4: NO BORDERS + NO LAWS = NO COUNTRY
#38. To: HAPPY2BME-4UM (#37)
Priceless, Happ!! He blames the Japanese so Glenn Beck et al don't "nonperson" him :-)
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“We build but to tear down. Most of our work and resource is squandered. Our onward march is marked by devastation. Everywhere there is an appalling loss of time, effort and life. A cheerless view, but true.” - Tesla per FP
#39. To: NeoconsNailed (#38)
====================================== Very true. The kid has a lot to learn, and I admire him for at least trying. He blames the Japanese so Glenn Beck et al don't "nonperson" him :-)
U.S. Constitution - Article IV, Section 4: NO BORDERS + NO LAWS = NO COUNTRY
#40. To: Lod (#34)
Doing renovation at a friend's rental house came across a concrete block basement wall which was convexing inwards due to expansion pressure from clay when it became wet from rainy downpours or clogged eaves gutters. Had to build a new block wall next to it. Wondered if a circular block basement wall might hold against such pressure. Foundations that are unsuitable for the soil-type is all that I can think of.
#41. To: scrapper2 (#19)
A few years ago, my wife & I both lost coincidentally the exact same amount - 26 lbs. In 2 months. All we did differently was eat every 3 to 4 hours. It seems like a lot of eating but it worked like a charm. I like your Fun Fact losing 27 pounds in 2 months eating a dindunithin diet of junk food
"Even to the death fight for truth, and the LORD your God will battle for you". Sirach 4:28
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