If someone told you they built a tiny house inside a greenhouse, you wouldn’t believe it because it sounds insane. However, this tiny house inside a greenhouse is the most unique and creative tiny house project we have ever seen. Rainer spent 45 years of his life working as a horticulturist, a reason for his deepened love for plants and everything green. He used his decades of experience to build an unconventional home for himself within a massive greenhouse, which most people wouldn’t even dare to think of. He truly brought his genius into his home in a unique way.
For Rainer, the idea was always there in the back of his head for decades. While spending his time in the Netherlands in the early 1980s, he heard of someone living in a greenhouse. Over the years, as his knowledge about plants grew and he built a stable career in horticulture, he found a way to turn his dream into reality.
Currently, Rainer’s tiny house nestles right in the middle of a 3,229 square feet commercial greenhouse, surrounded by a productive and thriving garden inside and out, producing both food and income. His garden produces fresh vegetables, herbs, and a variety of seasonal crops. However, he isn’t the only one benefiting from the fresh produce; he even sells them to a local restaurant, earning a stable income for himself.
Living in a greenhouse would be next to impossible if issues like condensation, heating, and cold weren’t resolved. But for Rainer, it was not a big deal. He made sure that his greenhouse is not only fitted for plants but for himself as well. To achieve that, he designed the house with a controlled environment system, making living inside more comfortable and easy. The greenhouse stays cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. He even made the house moisture-proof.
One of the interesting features of the tiny house is the climbing fig, covering the entire structure. The plant provides shade and keeps the interior cool by regulating the temperature. To further avoid temperature peaks, Rainer incorporated roof ventilation and double-glazed windows.
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Rainer’s tiny house is crafted from timber left exposed inside-out. The timber structure blends in with the green, creating a safe space for Rainer to explore, create, and live in tune with his plant buddies. The exterior is inspiring and ingenious. Imagine his ingenuity flowing into the interior. But before we head inside, let’s take a look at his front porch, which has a chair, a bookcase, a washing machine, and some industrial elements.
He is a practical man, and it reflects the way he has designed the interior. Inside, the house incorporates an open floor plan with a bedroom, living room, kitchen, and a shower area. The warmth of the timber with a hint of greenery just binds everything together. The bedroom is simple with a bed equipped with caster wheels. Rainer could easily move the furniture for cleaning or when guests are around. Most of the furniture in the house was built by him.
Another interesting space in his house is his workspace. The workspace has a sickle-shaped desk made from conifer and supported by Tasmanian ancient sandstone, a storage rack for books and other important things. His wetsuit is also hanging in the room, showcasing his love for fishing and diving, and his adventurous soul.
He has included plenty of unconventional elements in his home, but nothing beats the shower and basin setup. The shower and basin take up the space at the center of a bedroom and workspace. The shower and basin feature rustic fittings, which go well with the décor of Rainer’s house. The toilet is outside the greenhouse.
The way Rainer has designed the kitchen is jaw-dropping. It’s far from being a typical tiny house kitchen. The oven on casters makes it easy for him to roll it outside during the summer. The remaining kitchen is pretty industrial, with a centerpiece table where he prepares meals. The interesting thing about the table is that its tabletop used to be a part of a table saw. Now, it is covered in glass, serving as a spacious meal prep area for Rainer.
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Not to mention, the weird sink, which is out of a morgue, making the sink a bizarre feature of the kitchen. There are some cabinets as well for extra storage with his kitchen tools hanging from above. Every element makes the kitchen unique, practical, and ingenious to another level. What Rainer truly wanted was the simplicity of the home to be highlighted, inspiring people to think about what they truly need to live.
Rainer’s tiny house may not mean to some, but it is his safe space to grow, learn, experiment, and achieve a sense of tranquility, and that is all that matters in life: to be at peace wherever you are. What started as a dream is now a reality. To achieve this reality, Rainer spent a total amount of AUD 220,000 (roughly $153,000). For someone who loves to grow their own food or loves plants, this could be a hell of an inspiration.
