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This is the Wobbly Hobbit. Brent built this super cool tiny house hobbit studio using a mix of cob, stick frame, and ICF (insulated concrete forms). It’s 300 square feet, built in a pentagon shape, with a green roof, a masonry wood stove, homemade wine barrel furniture, and a separate shed with a shower and composting toilet. The studio also collects rainwater, which is in abundance in the rainforest.
Inside the Wobbly Hobbit: A $35k Hybrid Tiny House
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He built The Wobbly Hobbit Studio in British Columbia, Canada, over the course of 6 years with help from friends, as well as from an engineer (Tim Krahn) and alternative builder (Pat Amos) that he retained to help with the build. In total, the tiny house cost $50,000 Canadian to build (approx. $35,000 USD) including the appliances.
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Brent was careful not to take down any big trees during the build and instead he chose to build the studio around a big beautiful cedar tree. He also kept the plants that were on the ground before the build, and transplanted them onto the green roof once the studio was complete.
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Inside, there’s a kitchen with self-built wine barrel cabinetry, a fridge and toaster oven, a sink and water heater. There’s a masonry stove that heats the thermal mass of a cob bench in the kitchen.
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He has a cozy living room with lots of seating, and a bed with a wine-barrel headboard and transforming standing desk workspace. 🙂
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Check out the video by Exploring Alternatives below to take a full tour of the studio, inside and out!
VIDEO: Man Builds Epic Backyard Tiny Home for $35k with Hybrid Materials – FULL TOUR
Highlights
- Brent built a unique 300-square-foot tiny house called the Wobbly Hobbit using cob, stick frame, and insulated concrete forms.
- The studio features a pentagon shape, green roof, masonry wood stove, and furniture made from wine barrels.
- A separate shed hosts a shower and composting toilet, emphasizing eco-friendly amenities.
- The Wobbly Hobbit collects rainwater, taking advantage of the abundant rainfall in British Columbia, Canada.
- Construction took six years and cost approximately $35,000 USD, with help from friends and professionals.
- Brent preserved the natural environment by building around existing trees and relocating plants to the green roof.
- The interior includes custom wine barrel cabinetry, a cozy living area, and a multifunctional workspace.
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