Bryce Langston Tiny House is Sowing the Seed of Life

Whether you call it the ‘tiny house movement’ or refer to it as a ‘minimalist revolution’, living life downsize in a compact dwelling is a trend that doesn’t seem to end anytime soon. Despite the recession, a number of tiny house communities are springing up across the world. As a result, the tiny home festivals are getting sold out, and a lot of new micro-dwelling builders are showing up every now and then, to contribute towards the movement, and have their share of the pie in the profit generated via tiny house sales.

But, if there is one man who has to be equally credited for increasing the popularity of tiny homes, and making it a household thing, it is ‘Living Big in a Tiny House’ – YouTube channel famed Bryce Langston. The New Zealand-based creator has introduced us to amazing tiny houses on wheels and homes on foundation, but today we will have a glimpse at his own tiny house situated in Auckland.

“After so many years in the works, I’m so excited to finally be able to share a tour of our very own tiny house on wheels in New Zealand. For those of you who have been following my journey since the very beginning, you’ve been waiting a long time for this one,” states Bryce while giving his tiny house tour on his own channel. Bryce lives in the micro dwelling with her partner Rasa Pescud, who apparently happens to be his camera person and editor as well.

Dubbed, Seed of Life, the Bryce Langston tiny house measures 20 feet long, 8.5 feet wide, and offers a total 160 square feet of living space. Built on a double-axle trailer, the tiny house is simple, beautiful, and incredibly functional. “Within its walls lies everything that we need, it’s truly a shelter from the storm,” mentions Bryce. The Seed of Life is a completely off-grid home and features solar panels on its roof.

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To ensure the air quality in the home, the tiny house is accoutered with a myriad of double-glazed windows. Made from anodized aluminum, these windows contribute greatly to the aesthetics of the home, and also ensure a passageway to the air and light. “We have also included two Velux roof windows in our design which are situated in the head space on each side of the sleeping loft. There are few things more wonderful than being able to view the sky at night, and this is an element that I’m so thrilled I included in the tiny house,” Bryce states.

He further shares, “Our exterior cladding is a product called Elements Vulcan from New Zealand Company Abodo. It’s an engineered timber project made from waste pine wood, which is thermally modified to create an attractive and high-performance cladding product.” Inside, the exterior, Bryce has used a polyester insulation made from recycled plastics. The insulation is completely non-allergenic and can further be recycled.

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Then we have the interior paneling that is done using Eurolite Ecoply from Plytech. Speaking of the interior, it comprises a kitchen, lounge, office, bathroom, bedroom, and plenty of storage space. Despite being only 20 feet long, the interior looks really spacious and can accommodate four to five people at max. White walls contrasting with the wood accents, add elegance to the home, while the proportions of sacred geometry throughout the interior make it a very relaxing and energizing space.

Visitors enter into the kitchen which is pretty simple and utilitarian. It features a high bench top, which incorporates three sinks, drawers, cabinets, and loads of storage space, and a fridge that is cleverly sneaked under the countertop. On a little downside, Bryce has eliminated the built-in cooktop, which he justifies by saying, “It’s an off-the-grid home, and there are possibilities that he and his partner would be using an induction cooktop or gas hob.” A wood-burning stove adjacent to the kitchen will keep Bryce and his partner warm during the winter. What comes as an added bonus is the fact that you can also cook on this stove.

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Nearby is a lounge area that is equipped with a storage-integrated couch. It offers Bryce a place to sit relax and even have an afternoon nap. Facing the lounge area is the home office space. Equipped with a tabletop and stool, this is a perfect place for Bryce to edit and upload his tiny house tour videos. What’s interesting is the fact that the stool doubles as a lift-up table so one can sit on the couch and utilize the stool as a traditional desk.

The tiny house also has a loft bedroom that can be accessed via a storage-integrated staircase. In contrast, the other loft reached via a removable ladder or stool can be utilized as a storage area. Elsewhere, the bathroom features a glass-enclosed shower, vanity with sink, mirror and storage options, and a composting toilet. For years, Bryce has been a torchbearer of introducing the tiny house movement to the world, and today we wish him the very best for the downsizing adventure.