Japanese-inspired charred wood tiny home in Ohio small town

When Alex Melamed and his wife moved to the traditional brick and mortar town of Yellow Springs, Ohio they built a home only as big as they needed at the time. Melamed is a builder and could keep costs low while still incorporating high design elements like “shou-sugi-ban“ (charred wood) siding.   The tiny square house was affordable to build and to run. It meets Passive House standards relying on “primo” insulation, passive solar, and a heat pump when necessary. “Our electric bill was $36 last month,”  explains Melamed. Green Generation Building: * Filmed by Johnny Sanphillippo of Granola Shotgun: Johnny’s post on Alex’s home & new passive house: Original story: