Despite having a bathroom that’s tight, I’m willing to have those moments to counterpoint-to compress and release into another space, similar to Frank Lloyd Wright’s philosophy.' The compact bath hugs the arc, with the shower located outside to preserve square footage. Originally titled 'The Energy-Efficient Silo House' in the January. 'While you’re in a relatively small house, you’re afforded generous space with 26-foot high ceilings. Cheaper than a conventional house and beautifully unique, an old silo can be an excellent choice for an energy-efficient home. Enjoy The Silo House At Laughing Llama farm, secluded and private, conveniently located within 20 minutes to everything Waco, Temple & Belton have to offer. 'What I learned in early investigations is that I wanted to preserve the verticality of space,' he says. A chic tiny home sitting in the Garfield Historic District of Phoenix, Kaiserworks Silo House is where rural meets urban. Kaiser maximized space by lining the envelope with the bed, bath, and cooking area. You are close to town yet surrounded by pasture. Surprisingly, he describes fitting the program into that 18-foot diameter as easy. Truly one of a kind tiny home Located one mile from CWU campus. 'I wanted a warm interior, almost if you designed Wurlitzer to tend to all human needs and then slid it into one cylinder.'

'To do that best, there has to be a cohesive atmosphere.' That cohesion, that atmosphere, exudes warmth. It’s all about creating a sense of place and transforming you at an evocative level,' he says. 'We like to impact much of the design as possible. Use your Esc key to close the lightbox.Not only was it possible, Kaiser made it his own, morphing the silo into a holistic retreat through his own complementary designs, including the custom landscape, built-in furniture, and even custom fabricated doors and commissioned art. Now before you go looking for a grain silo, why not have a look at these amazing grain silo homes first for your inspiration!Ĭlick on any image to start lightbox display. Of course there are also sellers of new grain silos which generally starts at $7,000. You sit in that pop can and the only light that comes into the space is through the hole in the top that you drink through. Surrounded by nature but located only 20 minutes from Chattanooga, TN, you will fall in love with our beautiful silo with its farm pace and nearby access. It’s like if you’re in a massive pop can, he says. You can start at Craigslist or eBay, where you can find small used grain bins. Kaiser described living in the silo house as being a peaceful, womb-like experience that feels nestled and secure. If you are one of us who appreciate the beauty of these homes, you’d be happy to know that it is not difficult to find grain silos that you can turn into your home. And because of these amazing conversions, people are starting to realize the wonderful potential used silos have. Grain silos are usually tall and narrow, so you will need to find a spot that has enough space to accommodate the height and width of the silo. In fact, most of the silos featured here date back to the mid 1900’s! And as you will see from the conversions below silos do remain intact and sturdy even after almost a century of use and disuse.įrom storing wheat, soybeans or corn these grain silos now house some of the most beautiful interiors. Grain silos are very strong structures which makes them a great shell for building houses. And it’s no wonder why more and more people are now dreaming to have their very own grain silo home!

Grain silos have become a popular structure used in building homes during the past few years.

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