1. Permaculture: Group Project
By Jennifer Kumer, Michael Zador, Jackie Mark and Carlos Villegas

2. Table of Contents: Proposal Basemap Design Cost Conceptual Design
Details
Tiny House
Energy Systems
Landscape
Implementation (Steps)
Cost
Basemap
Location
Climate
Contours
Sun/Wind
Design
Objectives
Vision
Permaculture Principles
Basemap (Z)
Design (C)
Proposal - Conceptual Design(J)
Details: Tiny House ©
Energy System (JM)
Landscape (Z)
Implementation (J) order of operation
Cost (JM)

3. Basemap 1948 Highway 1, Fairfield, IA, USA 52556 Jefferson County –
Fairfield City Limits
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4. IECC for Jefferson County
Climate
IECC for Jefferson County
Sun Position

5. Design Objectives Vision Tiny House: x3 of 207SF + (110 SF Loft) sized
Energy: Grid tied renewable energy to support tiny houses
Water: Roof catchment system, 5,000 gallon cistern; possible pond down the road
Access: Convenient parking, access to the main house, UPS drop-off; Woodchips make path to connect homes with garden beds
Food Production: Fruit and nut trees; flowers
Cottage Industry: Possible revenue with food production. Tiny house rentals for students/Airbnb for visitors
Animal Husbandry: Worms for compost
Vision
The vision is to experiment with a small-scale sustainable community of tiny homes designed with permaculture principles for students to participate in, and maintain an intentional eco-community.

6. Design Concept: Tiny Houses Passive Solar - Insulation Materials
Triple/Double pane windows. Recycled denim cotton insulation for walls (R-17). Insulated glazing on windows. Dark colored floors to absorb heat.
Materials
Timber frame & metal roof with local wood, masonry floors for absorption and stabilization.

7. Design Template Tiny Houses Basic Features
Full sized kitchen/appliances
Easy stairs to master loft
Lounge/Guest loft
Space for home office
Propane Heat Source
Composting Toilet for off grid capability
Standard sized bathroom sink
Can be set up totally off grid or not
Specifications
207 SF SF Lofts
hOMe on Trailer: 28′ 6″L x 8′ 6″W x 13′ 5″H
Insulation Roof: R-25/Walls: R-17
Weight: 17,000 Pounds (Engineering estimate)
Overall ceiling height at highest point: 10′ 10″
Overall ceiling height at lowest point: 9′ 6″
Floor to bottom of lofts: 6′ 4″
From loft floor to ceiling at highest point: 4′ 2″
From loft floor to ceiling at lowest point: 2′ 10″

8. Systems Water Water catchment system; Solar water heating system
Energy
Passive solar energy;
Solar panel;
Propane heat source as backup
Off-grid capability
Composting Toilet
250 sq ft rainwater collection
for each home
= 5,947 gallons /yr

9. Principles of Permaculture
Ethics
Principles of Permaculture
Bill Mollison & David Holmgren’s List of Principles:
#2: Catch and store energy: Collecting rain water, passive solar energy
#3: Obtain a yield: Gardening beds along homes
#5: Use and value renewable resources and services: passive solar design
#11: Use edges and value the marginal: We are positioning our tiny houses to protect from heavy winds
#8: Integrate rather than segregate: our gardens are in zones 1 and 2 for ease and efficiency.

10. Landscape Planning Food Production Zones: Zone 1 and 2
Trees & Functions: Wind break and food forest
Willow, Honey Locust, Apple and Pear.
Wild Edible Shrubs/Plants: Gooseberries, raspberries, currants, aronia, comfrey, yarrow, strawberries, wildflowers...etc
Raised bed: Brasilicas, onions, potatoes, tomatoes...etc
Herbs: Mint, Sage, Cilantro, Parsley, Rosemary...etc
Worm Compost: Existing compost south side of CFC

11. Sketch-Up Design Plan

12. Cost Pricing Tiny House Cost: Landscape: Energy Systems: Total:
Trailer: $3,500
Floor, Framing and Roof $5000
Windows $800
Roofing $1600
Electric/Lighting $700
Plumbing $600
Door $300
Appliances $1000
Paint $200
Storage/Cushions $400
Beds $200
Fabric $100
TOTAL COST $14,400 (including labor and supplies)
Energy Systems:
Rainwater catchment system $8000
Solar panel array $40000
Solar water heating system $6000
TOTAL COST $54,000
Landscape:
Plant cost: $350
Equipments & Materials: $250
Initial Maintenance: $150
TOTAL COST $750
Total:
$ 69,150 for 1 tiny house
*$ 97,950 for 3 tiny houses
*same energy & landscape cost

13. Revenues 1. Airbnb & Short-Term 2. Long-Term Rentals: 3. Landscape:
$50 per night (Low season)
$75 per night (High season)
$3,000 + $4,500 = $7,500 each house
*Operating 4 months in a year
Subtotal:
$7,500 x 3 = $22,500
2. Long-Term Rentals:
Monthly: $300
$300 x 8 months = $ 2,400 each house
*Operating 8 months in a year
$2,400 x 3 = $7,200
3. Landscape:
Food Production:
Fruit Trees:(starting from year 2/3)
4 Pear trees (400 pounds) = $400
4 Apple trees (500 pounds): $600
Raised Garden Veg. = $200
Subtotal:
$1,000 + $200 = $1,200 per year
Total:
$ 22,500 + $7,200 +$1,200
= $30,900 (Annual)
$30,900 x 3 = $92,700
Breakeven By Year 3!

14. Thank You!