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NAMU.HAUS

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Location
San Luis Obispo, California
Year
2019
Structure
Mobile Home
Style
Modern
We open up the doors to this every morning.
We open up the doors to this every morning.
The open jointed cedar siding allows air to flow through, reducing the heat exposure on the building
The open jointed cedar siding allows air to flow through, reducing the heat exposure on the building
The siding is the first part of a passive house, net-zero-energy wall structure.
The siding is the first part of a passive house, net-zero-energy wall structure.
This Namu was built on a custom 8.5' x 20' trailer.
This Namu was built on a custom 8.5' x 20' trailer.
The deck extends the small living space inside to the outside.
The deck extends the small living space inside to the outside.
The deck is build in a modular way. We can add and rearrange the deck as needed.
The deck is build in a modular way. We can add and rearrange the deck as needed.
The out swing french doors open up to the living space inside.
The out swing french doors open up to the living space inside.
The kitchenette is the most basic. We store appliances, like hot-plate, toaster and water cooker away if not needed. We have a fridge and a washer too.
The kitchenette is the most basic. We store appliances, like hot-plate, toaster and water cooker away if not needed. We have a fridge and a washer too.
Underneath the entire structure there is enough storage for all of our stuff - even more under the platform bed.
Underneath the entire structure there is enough storage for all of our stuff - even more under the platform bed.
The picture window was the key design element. We fold out our futons and fall asleep to a wonderful view.
The picture window was the key design element. We fold out our futons and fall asleep to a wonderful view.
Cedar trim, clear-coated and white washed and clear-coated plywood, and a duck.
Cedar trim, clear-coated and white washed and clear-coated plywood, and a duck.
Our bathroom is tiny - though we have a composting toilet, a sink and a shower.
Our bathroom is tiny - though we have a composting toilet, a sink and a shower.
The fixtures are all matte black.
The fixtures are all matte black.
Our view outside.
Our view outside.
We do not lack storage in the bathroom.
We do not lack storage in the bathroom.

Details

Square Feet
160
Lot Size
10 acres
Bedrooms
1
1
Full Baths
1
Smart Home Tech
Nest

Credits

Posted by
Architect
Tilman Richter
Interior Design
Tilman Richter, Kathy Kwon
Landscape Design
Nature
Builder
Tilman Richter
Photographer
Kathy Kwon

From Tilman Richter

The NAMU.HAUS is a small mobile living space inspired by modern American and Asian architecture.

It embraces the principle of living essentially, so that your body and mind come back to the root of what is necessary and to find joy in the small.

We hand built this prototype and now live in it near San Luis Obispo, California.

We used natural, ecological, non-toxic materials where we could. Sheep wool insulation, a breathable wall structure and natural wood make the building very comfortable to live in. Utilizing net-zero-energy building materials allow for a new architectural style, design and appearance of the house. We explored these new materials and their aesthetic properties. The open jointed cedar siding is the first part of it.

Please find out more about our house at: www.namu.haus