— from Cathy Degnan for Skagit Valley College —
This Saturday (April 27) on Orcas Island is the one-day class titled “Tiny Homes on Wheels (or Skids): Living Zen, Small and Legal by the County Codes”
The San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College is running this class. A full description is below. Call the San Juan Center at 378-3220 for more information or to register.
There is a resounding trend in house building and design occurring that declares that “smaller is better, more manageable, more environmentally friendly and less of a personal financial burden.”
For the young who may be accustomed to retreating into a space the size of a private bedroom or student apartment, and for the senior who is looking to shed a lifetime of collected baggage, “tiny houses” have an appeal that begs for consideration.
This 7-hour seminar is a comprehensive discussion of the “what and how” of tiny houses. Whether the structure is built on wheels, skids or on a conventional foundation, keen planning is required to be a success. Some sample structural and floor plans will be available for illustration. This is a time for practical application combined with ingenuity and imagination. Applicable building codes if any and other legal aspects will be discussed.
Cost of class is $67. Class will be held at the Orcas Library on Saturday, April 27th from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information or to register call now at (360) 378-3220.
