Sunny and welcoming, this tiny home is like an enchanting little cottage right in the heart of a thriving urban centre. There is attention to detail in everything from the natural finishing materials used, to the sunny reading loft, to the kitchen stocked with essentials. Beyond the small-footprint size, a real effort has been made to make the building light on the earth:

• Passive solar design to minimize outside heat sources

• Handmade earthen floor

• Stone-based, non-toxic insulation

• Salvaged materials used creatively throughout

• Dual flush toilet

• High-efficiency on-demand boiler for in-floor heat and hot water needs

• Excellent construction quality, insulation, and windows resulting in a high-efficiency building

• Rainwater catchment off roof feeds into gardens 

Set amid a yard full of annual and perennial food gardens, the tiny house has its own private patio so guests can enjoy a little urban oasis while still being within walking distance of all Cochrane amenities.