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Compact two-storey micro-house by MY OFF-GRID STORY

CRICETA V

A modern two-storey micro-house featuring a bright living area, compact kitchen, full bathroom and an upstairs bedroom with workspace. The large wooden terrace includes a dedicated grill zone for outdoor dining. A full-footprint basement adds hidden space for storage or technical equipment.

CRICETA V

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TINY HOUSE

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Product variants

🌲 Design & Structure

Two-storey compact micro-house with a clean, contemporary wooden façade
Durable timber cladding and minimalist geometry suitable for year-round use
Large floor-to-ceiling windows on both levels bring generous daylight into the living area and bedroom
Exterior is complemented by a spacious wooden terrace directly connected to the ground floor
Additional basement level (same footprint as the house) offers space for building technology or extra storage

🏡 Interior Layout

Ground floor combines a cozy living space with a compact kitchen and dining corner
Fully equipped bathroom with shower, toilet and space for a washing machine
Upper floor features a comfortable bedroom with wardrobe area and a desk for home office use
Efficient circulation with a straight wooden staircase linking both floors
Smart use of every square meter creates a highly functional small home for daily living

🔥 Terrace & Outdoor Living

Large timber deck serves as an extended living area ideal for morning coffee or evening relaxation
Integrated grill zone with two-person seating provides a private outdoor dining spot
Optional space for firepit placement near the deck, perfect for social evenings
Terrace connects seamlessly to the landscape, making the house feel larger and more open

🌿 Outdoor Integration

Timber exterior blends naturally with lawns, trees and open garden surroundings
Suitable for plots of any size—from cottage land to suburban gardens
Compact footprint minimizes impact on the terrain while maximizing usability
Basement level allows technical equipment or storage to be hidden out of sight

🎯 Ideal For

Those seeking:

A small year-round house for living, weekend stays or guest accommodation
A comfortable work-from-nature retreat thanks to the quiet upper-floor workspace
A garden micro-house with generous outdoor living through the large terrace
A smart solution where basement storage improves practicality without enlarging the above-ground volume

PROJECT PARAMETERS

STYLE : traditional

BUILD UP AREA :

USEFUL AREA :

ROOF :

flat

BATHROOMS : 1

EXTRA TOILETS : 0

FEATURES :

FOUNDATION :

basement

PARKING : 0

COVERED PARKING : NO

Product information

A – BRICK (CLASSIC MASONRY)

Solid brick construction with high thermal mass, excellent acoustic performance, and long-term durability. This traditional system features load-bearing masonry walls, a selectable ceiling structure, and a timber roof. A timeless and proven method suitable for a wide range of environments.

B – TIMBER FRAME

Lightweight wood-frame system designed for precision, fast construction, and sustainability. Offers high insulation performance, reduced material consumption, and excellent suitability for modern energy-efficient homes.

C – CLT (CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER)

Mass-timber system using CLT panels for walls, floors, and roof. Provides outstanding structural stability, architectural flexibility, and a warm natural interior finish. Ideal for contemporary and eco-conscious construction.

D – TIMBER FRAME (ALTERNATIVE FOUNDATIONS)

Lightweight timber-frame system designed for precision, fast installation, and sustainability. Built on simplified foundations — concrete footing pads or screw piles — allowing minimal excavation, lower environmental impact, and excellent adaptability to uneven or sensitive terrain.

E – CLT (ALTERNATIVE FOUNDATIONS)

CLT-based mass-timber system adapted for simplified foundation types such as concrete footing pads or screw piles. Combines the robustness and architectural quality of CLT with rapid installation, minimal site disturbance, and suitability for challenging or irregular terrain.

H – TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE

A set of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and solar components forming the project’s integrated technical infrastructure. The exact scope of included systems varies by project — always check the specific project description to verify which components are part of this variant. The specific climate parameters and temperature range for which the system is designed are also defined individually in each project description.

Z – CUSTOM DESIGN

Automated custom design generated from user-defined parameters via an online configurator. The user defines key inputs such as building dimensions, room layout, window and door sizes and positions, roof type, and roof pitch.

After clicking DESIGN CUSTOM PLAN, the input data is processed by an automated backend workflow that modifies the master model in Revit. The system then delivers a fully customized project including BOQ, interactive 3D GLB models, and PDF/DWG documentation.

This variant can be extended with the x execution budget, creating Zx — a custom-designed project enhanced with detailed execution data based on real-world construction experience.

x – EXECUTION BUDGET (EXTENDED VARIANT)

A lowercase x added to any variant (e.g., Bx, Dx, Ex) indicates an extended execution budget — an expanded package created by the author who has built the project in real life from start to finish.

Each item includes:

Mandatory fields: Time Duration, Workers, Difficulty, Notes
Optional fields: Timeline, Video Tutorial, Additional Costs

The price of the x variant is increased by 1 USD for every item in the budget that contains at least the mandatory fields.
Example: If the budget contains 85 items and 60 items have all mandatory parameters filled in, the x variant is priced 60 USD higher.

FACADES

Each structural variant offers two façade options:

ETICS (contact insulation system)
Ventilated façade system

M – FURNITURE & INTERIOR PACKAGE

Optional upgrade including interior furniture, built-ins, and equipment to complete the full spatial layout and interior design.

3D INTERACTIVE MODELS (GLB)

All variants include interactive 3D GLB models. Explore structure, layers, technologies, and interiors from any angle — providing a clear and intuitive understanding before construction begins.

BILL OF QUANTITIES (on LEVA product page)
BLUEPRINTS (dwg, pdf)
3D MODEL (IFC online, GLB online)
MANUFACTURING DATASHEETS according plan variants - timber frames or CLT pannels
CONSTRUCTION ASSEMBLIES

ARCHITECTURAL & CONSTRUCTION DESIGN

DOORS

Doors – Interior and exterior doors with framing

WINDOWS

Windows – Standard rectangular windows

EXTERIOR BLINDS

Exterior Blinds – Outdoor shading blinds for window protection

GABLE ROOF

Gable Elements – Complete roof build-up including insulation, vapor barriers, wooden framing, and gutters

WALLS STRUCTURAL FRAMINGS

Wall Structural Framings – Load-bearing wall frame construction

WALLS CLT PANELS

CLT Panels – Cross-laminated timber wall elements

CONTACT FACADE

Contact Facade System – Insulated facade with plaster finish and reinforcement mesh

VENTILATED FACADE

Ventilated Facade System – Wooden-clad ventilated facade with layered insulation and mesh

DRYWALLS

Interior Drywalls – Plasterboard partitions for internal walls
Ceiling Drywalls – Suspended ceiling system with plasterboard and metal profiles
Interior Paint – Final surface coating for interior walls and ceilings

STRUCTURAL TRANSOMS

Structural Transoms – Horizontal support elements in structure (e.g. beams or lintels)

MEP

ELECRTICAL EQUIPMENT

Electrical Equipment – Devices and systems for electrical distribution, lighting, and control throughout the building.

PHOTOVOLTAIC EQUIPMENT

Photovoltaic Equipment – Solar panels and related components for renewable energy production and integration into the electrical system.

MEP VENTILATION

Ventilation System – Mechanical air exchange system including ducts, vents, and units ensuring fresh air circulation and indoor air quality.

MEP SANITARY

Sanitary System – Complete plumbing infrastructure including pipes, fittings, and accessories for water supply and drainage, as well as bathroom fixtures like toilets, sinks, and showers.

MEP HEATING

Heating System – Equipment, piping, fittings, and accessories for distributing thermal energy for space heating, including boilers, pumps, and radiators

sq.m. / sq.ft.

Floor plan

BASEMENT

The basement level provides valuable auxiliary space for technical equipment, storage, bicycles, or seasonal items. Discreetly positioned below the main structure, it increases the overall usability of the house without expanding the above-ground footprint (18 m² / 194 ft²).

GROUND FLOOR

The ground floor is arranged as a warm, open living zone with clearly defined yet naturally connected areas. The kitchen area (4.5 m² / 48 ft²) runs along one wall, offering a compact and efficient space for cooking and storage without dominating the room. It flows seamlessly into the living area (8.0 m² / 86 ft²), designed for relaxing, dining, and enjoying views toward the terrace. Toward the rear, the bathroom (5.5 m² / 59 ft²) forms a private, well-organized zone with a shower, toilet, and space for a washing machine, ensuring full day-to-day functionality despite the compact footprint (18 m² / 194 ft²).

UPPER LEVEL

The upper level is conceived as a calm personal retreat with a subtle separation between work and rest. At the top of the stairs, the workspace (4.0 m² / 43 ft²) creates an intimate spot for remote work, reading, or creative activities. The remaining area forms a bright and peaceful bedroom (14.0 m² / 151 ft²), accommodating a double bed, bedside tables, and wardrobe storage. Soft natural light and simple circulation give the entire level an open and comfortably spacious feel (18 m² / 194 ft²).

Kitchen area

4,5 sq.m. / 48 sq.ft.

Terrace

16 sq.m. / 172 sq.ft.

Bedroom

14 sq.m. / 151 sq.ft.

Workspace

4 sq.m. / 43 sq.ft.

Bathroom

5,5 sq.m. / 59 sq.ft.

Living area

8 sq.m. / 86 sq.ft.

CRICETA V IN CONTEXT

Building process tutorials

Youtube

CRICETA V

From start to finish

We've built our tiny house in 9 months. Here you can see 33 minutes time lapse of that build. If you want to see more details, please check other videos on this channel.

Btw.. this is our home now and we live here :)