Amazing Off-Grid TINY HOUSE Built While At University

Phoebe and Luke have constructed a spectacular tiny house for themselves. It’s modern, beautifully built and enjoys a wonderfully spacious design. Totally off the grid and parked up on a friends farm, the home is surrounded by captivating rural views and is certainly an enviable place to live.
With the explosive cost of housing and affordability across the board at a remarkable low, it’s tough for young people to get ahead in life. Especially if you’ve been to University, most people start their adult life in debt and have to dig themselves out before they can even consider getting onto the housing ladder. This inspiring young couple on the other hand chose to do things a bit differently and constructed their own tiny house on wheels while they were finishing their degrees, giving them a debt free home to move into and a phenomenal start to their independent adult lives.
With very little prior building experience, constructing their own tiny house was a huge learning curve for the couple, but the result is impressive and has provided them with construction skills which are bound to be abundantly useful going forward in their lives.
This tiny house is paired with a massive solar system and is totally off the grid. An impressive array of solar panels and a great sized battery bank insure the house always has an abundance of power.
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Presented and Produced by: Bryce Langston
Camera: Rasa Pescud & Bryce Langston
Editing: Sarah Binder & Rasa Pescud
Title music in this video by Bryce Langston: / brycelangston
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[@livingbig]

What an epic start to their adult lives! When I think about all the money that I threw away on rent after I finished Uni, if only I had known about tiny homes back then! We hope you enjoy this episode! Remember, if you enjoy our show and would like to support what we do, please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/livingbig - With Love, Bryce & Rasa

[@YHauz-co]

Investments into cement projects are unsustainable and not “green “

[@leewatson5826]

Would love to know sizing of the off grid system

[@philstone5195]

Incredibly inspiring!

[@mmariemarkel7482]

What an epic view. I think big I would have a hard time getting to work every day. I would be waiting to sleep in long enough to wake up to those views, a cozy, laid back breakfast/brunch. Then off to adventures at the coast, which must be close by, since they eventually want a boat.

[@finscreenname]

@@YHauz-co Why does everything have to be green? The internet is not green and you use it.

[@sbir555]

Nice mention of a dehumidifier. This an essential appliance for living in a Tinyhouse in winter for us.

[@teresapadrick7]

One of my all time interviews! Yes, the house is absolutely beautiful! The parking place is gorgeous. But to build while at University, and never pay rent.! In their case, nor mortgage ! Totally genius! What an outstanding team! Another great one, Bryce..you never let us down!

[@LouiseJoseph-rr6dh]

Bb

[@annepoitrineau5650]

Moral of the story: there are a lot of people who have skills they do not develop, but when needed, they realise they can! Wonderful house.

[@livingbig]

Very true! Most people have no idea how capable they really are.

[@teresapadrick7]

What a thought provoking comment…it’s got me wondering…. hmm. thanks for that

[@CryptoRoast_0]

Moral of of story: have rich land owning family.

[@nedaaquarius1]

Congratulations to both of you! The home you created for yourselves and those views are to die for 🥰

[@levibates]

Love this minimalist modern home! I love to see young people make good decisions in the beginning, like this.

[@cerberes]

What a beautiful view!

[@beverlymcfarlane8681]

Love the house and I love Phoebe and Luke's groundedness and simplicity. Good on them. 🤩

[@beaterose3759]

Lovely young couple, what an incredible design and build. Good on them!

[@FrancesBraam-et1wx]

That couple did a nice job building it themselves and with no experience. And what a view! Are there any bad locations in NZ? All the folks you interview have such gorgeous spots - I am jealous!

[@livingbig]

Very true! I think a lot of tiny homes end up landing in some spectacular locations as it's easier to find parking spots in more rural areas.

[@rubysarma5022]

Congratulations to Luke n Phoebe! Thanks to Bryce and Rasa for bringing it to us!. Beauuutiful clean tiny house. Truly compact!

[@gaming-zombie1392]

Love the deck and Home....

[@Diego_de-la_Vega]

Those windows view look like landscaping portrait. I love them.

[@maclac48]

I feel em on the solar system. May as well go big. Awesome home, thanks for sharing! 👍🏿

[@unclegeorge7845]

Clean lines do pay back. Really nice decisions on this beautiful home.

[@josephmia1922]

I never miss your video and i admire to have a tiny house one day ❤ from Kenya 🇰🇪 Good job

[@christie4951]

Beautiful! That view out the window @ 6:33 - looks like a painting hanging on the wall.

[@RaySingh87]

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Look at the size of those solar panels! Wooh!!

[@SynchroSk8]

LOOOOOOOOOVE the hide spot in the bathroom, that is so great!

[@sweetlampe]

Holiday House. Beautiful land and views though.

[@lauraelizabethgoodyear31]

Great job! Now you can add more plants & put up some nice pictures on the wall space you have. Just lovely! ~*~

[@RRetreat]

Simple yet beautiful

[@whateverwhenevr]

Just love how easily you can get into the bed! Extra storage space lofts can provide is nice, sure, but not having to crawl around the area is so much better imo

[@bevtrue6937]

Very lovely yet simple home. Well done

[@denisefeldmann8537]

Luke is an absolute perfectionist.

[@figmo397]

What a smart couple! I wish them the best of everything.

[@missybekind5022]

It's such a happy home, too, see these young 'uns build their home & save loads of money!! How smart, nothing but good vibes going your way!!❤

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello Missy How are you doing today?

[@BePositive1986]

watching your videos takes the stress out of me, and it makes me feel good. I'm living in Tehran.

[@zobkiw]

Love these videos - would love to hear about how people deal with internet access just as much as power, water, etc. Most utility problems are solved but internet is a sticking point many times it seems. Thanks for this channel! Great stuff!

[@Greentrees60]

Sich a lovely environment!

[@junehulton9776]

Fresh clean bright home....they can add as they want to or need to...but great all round....what a fabulous space ...and views ...😊

[@Myria83]

Such a lovely couple! ❤

[@finscreenname]

People dont realize how lucky they have it today (these people do). When I was a kid, unless you were into camping, these properties were not usable. Today with solar, battery storage, rain water harvesting, water filtration down to desalination, cell phones, starlink, Dish network, the list goes on and on of all the sources today that can help you make it happen. It dont even have to be a tiny house either. I know if I was 30 years younger I would find me a random island someplace and build a paradise.

[@markminton8974]

They did a Great Job on this Home..

[@anitaroberts5980]

Beautiful home! Very well done.

[@bohemianD]

Simple and elegant home...Period❤

[@HydrogenTwoO]

I love all the storage spaces!

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello Elizabeth How are you doing today?

[@meetmansha]

What a remarkable build ❤ every week these videos are a remainder to keep working to achieve one of these self build

[@motivationaljas007]

awesome house .. It's a really unique concept.. I love this idea.. moreover, less expenditure for made it ,at last is very helpful for those who need home but face financial difficulties... , I will try in future same as... thanks for making this video..

[@Whydiss]

Awesome build, exceptional couple for sticking with it over three years. I just don’t know any university students who have access to $120k… BUT they are mortgage free and that is a HUGE achievement in their young lives!

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello Rochelle How are you doing today?

[@puppycat58]

Beautiful home...comfy cozy and clean lines... You achieved building your home that's amazing... solar system is phenomenal... lots of luck

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello dear How are you doing?

[@nftarchitect2522]

Love the show. And I love tiny houses we are planning ours right now. Shipping containers and reclaimed timber from old barns.

[@suezaple4950]

Fantastic use of space looks lovley and bright and off grid well thought out, love the gorgeouse views so awesome to see a young couple getting off to a great start in life , cant say enough of what I love about this tiny it is gorgeouse , well designed thought out bathroom , well done & wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

[@samuelsilvadesouza8563]

Que tiny house linda ❤️

[@persephone213]

Love the aesthetic of this house! 💖

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello Eller How are you doing today?

[@shirleymcneil4410]

Great message Allie. Your camping adventures always bring back our long ago adventures under canvas..never a dull moment in the holiday modes. Keep them coming!!!

[@divadoll55]

Bryce I love you and Rasa. You two always make my day with every new video.

[@helenmorley8016]

Respect 👏👏

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello Helen How are you doing today?

[@BurgerTime7441]

Wow these two are extreme minimalists. There is so little 'stuff' inside the house.

[@bonniepwtf]

Quite the accomplishment 👏

[@RanJithRTR9]

Simple Dimple ❤ I liked it

[@AskIveSolar]

I only watched the solar segment. That's my favorite part of these videos

[@nateisright]

Looks great! I bet these two can do just about anything together. Cheers!

[@philiq18]

It's a lovely home. All the best to them.

[@helaynelehman668]

Simple and clean look with an unbelievable view. ❤

[@d4mdcykey]

What a lovely, upbeat, and inspiring couple. This place is gorgeous aesthetically and very impressive build quality, especially for their first go at it.

[@a.l.a.7847]

love their accomplishment -- congrats!

[@kraftymadestitches5603]

Beautiful home love the clean lines. Plenty of storage lots of windows ,perfect.

[@sythe77]

No way anyone with just "bits and bobs" of building experience builds that. Free land, free build, what's not to love.

[@RedSinter]

Lovely the Black cladding and the Cedar is always a winner. I'd think that eventually the Tub will be raised to the level of the deck and the deck extended to capture it. And wow for the solar. They could have a shop and or a guest cabin and not worry about power. And for the money it's exceedingly nice.

[@Suho1004]

Great job, Phoebe and Luke! Now all you need is a pizza steel for your oven. As a fellow pizza lover I can tell you that it will transform your pizzas!

[@kingofall9262]

Beautiful house on a gorgeous land.

[@teresaray6033]

The people that own this property must be pleased with the beautiful space that you created. You did a great job.

[@uncah_bucchal2953]

That is a kitchen that no one has ever properly used.

[@helentaylor7132]

But some people are more careful with their appliances and possessions than others. This couple obviously lives gently and simply. It is possible. (Plus it's only been 8 months.) Let's just say I've had a bit of experience in allowing others to cook in my kitchen....

[@tilialindenbaum3114]

"A very, VERY serious solar system." Exactly my thoughts! 😅😂

[@thomasspainhour1112]

Thanks for sharing this NC USA 🇺🇸

[@MatthewHill]

8:20 What kind of a MONSTER puts MUSHROOMS on a PIZZA???

[@charlenerichardson2623]

Very nice!

[@opybrook7766]

As a tall lady, i could never have a short windo over sink than i would need to bend over to look out. Never have grasped why anyone would have it so little 🤔

[@jimmyorena9929]

I want my very own solar system too.

[@ivymeganmedicinewoman]

Good on them! Great work ❤

[@lizh1988]

At 6:32 looks like a painting, but it's a window!

[@vivianeteresinhadossantos5736]

❤

[@manavk]

Any examples of tiny homes using vermicomposting flush toilets ?

[@ZeoCyberG]

Yes, though, don't recall one on this channel. Examples are easier to find on off-grid homes, especially, as they tend to require more space to properly set up a system, though vermicomposting typically takes less space than other composting methods, but there have been a few done in tiny homes specifically. However, if you want a more detailed example than just showing one off you should look into blog posts. Like you can look up an article titled, "How to Compost in the City Using Red Worms: A Guide to Vermicomposting with Erika Backberg" that goes into a fair bit of detail...

[@manavk]

@@ZeoCyberG thank you. Will check it out

[@mariamarshall6116]

Folks say they're "lucky", none of this is luck, it took a network to find the land for their home and def some wealth for the solar system, water catchments etc, even as a self build it took wealth to bring this home into reality, not luck, no arbitrary set of circumstances. Really hoping that more folks with lower incomes will be able to experience home ownership and somewhat stress free living. $120,000 is not luck.

[@kreestuh4367]

I'm a bit confused about how they were able to afford the up-front cost of this build. They are students, but they had enough cash stashed to pay for high end materials and a huge solar system, presumably while also paying rent to live elsewhere? Maybe it was explained and I missed it.

[@livingbig]

Bit by bit and step by step over three years. Dedication and focus to the cause!

[@_scottysews]

My thoughts exactly. I know my hospitality job whilst studying full-time wouldn't have covered $120K, nor would I have any time left to build a house. Good on them for making it work, but even tiny home ownership without a mortgage seems a luxury only a few can afford!

[@eevee_themeanie5883]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@shahalbin211]

Add more evening and night shots also... ❤👍

[@jillianwilson9166]

Clever to catch water from the solar panels too.

[@petermccallum2412]

Who wrote the music?

[@Joza_17]

Cool, but how you afford the land ?

[@cc123456789]

How much did the land cost to rent?

[@laurens8623]

Is cedar also insect resistant

[@bitkong9445]

everything belongs to klaus!

[@derek8516]

how much is this tiny home

[@mercyonus5292]

Where do they keep their clothes?

[@evelynstarman7272]

Underneath the staircase

[@missglenellen]

They showed the wardrobe opposite the fridge.

[@mercyonus5292]

@@missglenellen ty. I saw where they put shoes. I must have missed that!

[@blank.9301]

He/she has a partner… f**k I wish and hope I get someone supportive like that … 🙏

[@missruth26]

Blimey It’s so bare 😕 I feel like Bryce was a little thrown also.. the build itself is lovely tho.

[@rachelgates509]

I’m sorry, unless they have a storage shed behind the house, it’s impossible to believe they actually live there and this isn’t just an Airbnb!! Where’s your sh$&??? No one owns so few things!! Nope!

[@ZeoCyberG]

Actually, a true minimalist can live out of just a backpack for all their things. So there's people that can very easily live with very little space for their stuff and would even find this space too big. It can just be hard for people who are nowhere near being a minimalist to understand that but the reality is you really only need very little and rest is just what you prefer or used to... It's okay if this wouldn't work for you but understand other people all have different comfort levels and preferences for how much stuff they need to own. There's people who would even be of the mind that 2000 Sq Ft is too small for even just one person and would call all tiny homes impossible to live in. Yet of course there's plenty of people who live in smaller homes, even whole nations where most homes are smaller homes, for the actual reality of how people can live. So there's actually whole parts of the world where people own very few things and modern consumerism that promotes owning lots of things has only been a trend for the last century but people in previous centuries owned very little unless they were either crazy rich or royalty. So understand that this is actually something people have been doing for most of human history and still represents most people in the world outside of some western nations. Not to say you have to live that way, but just pointing out that there are people and it's actually possible. Not to mention all the people who full time in their RV's/Caravans, for example. Many smaller than this tiny house!

[@PaulBodyBuilder]

Nice. USA 🇺🇸 Wyndmoor PA 2,000 sq ft home

[@marianfrances4959]

Over-the-top awesome!! 👍😎🇨🇦🛁

[@anniecochrane3359]

Lovely design with clean lines. And its so refreshing to see a young couple who aren't burdened by financial pressure, but who are able to enjoy their lifesytle. They were prepared to work hard and build their home for the sake of this freedom. I respect that.

[@livingbig]

Well said!

[@lynncatalano4782]

Are you willing to sell me your floor plans? I absolutely love this!!

[@beerose4309]

The level of execution for a diy build is incredible. You could easily say it’s professional standard. Phenomenal job guys!!!!

[@buzzawuzza3743]

Very nice looking home AND off the grid! This is the way of the future. Well done.

[@sarahdowelladventures]

The clouds in the property shots are phenomenal! Awesome property / house AND photography!

[@cannavaras]

What a wonderful way of setting yourself up without crippling debt. And looks amazing too. Cheers Bryce and Rasa...coffee is on 😊

[@livingbig]

Absolutely! What an epic start to life. When I left Uni I was heavily burdened with student loan debt and its much worse for young people today. If I had a do-over, I'd certainly make some different life choices there. Enjoy your coffee mate!

[@buddymccormack8668]

The people who build their own tiny houses always take the most pride in the finished product. You can't BUY that pride.

[@aa-kh9ex]

I really like this channel, I feel you overdo it when stating these people and many others on your channel are escaping the housing bubble and debt. This may be true, but it seems most people on here live on plots of land owned by parents/family or people they know. This is a bit disingenuous. The high cost of regular homes today is based on land prices rather than the actual structure. I doubt these people are paying market values for the land they live on. Hence, the average person would not be able to afford to have a tiny home and pay market rates for land rental/purchase. I know there are some who find plots through word of mouth and advertising, but they seem to be few and far between on this channel.

[@magnoid]

Great home, wish them the best. Bryce, and the Living Big team: You've featured a lot of tiny homes on wheels, which is great, but for some variety, do you think you could show some tiny-to-small homes that have foundations and are not mobile? It would be nice to see some variety because the tiny homes on wheels have very similar dimensions (and layouts) since they're building to a trailer footprint.

[@livingbig]

For sure. We try to feature all kinds of homes. Our last two episodes were both now on wheels and we are always on the hunt for more.

[@jadonharper1493]

What a lovely home, the build is excellent and the off grid features are especially inspiring.