Tiny House 

Patagonia, Argentina

This project proposes a modular tiny house designed for the Patagonian landscape, where architecture and nature coexist in harmony. The house embodies the principles of compact living, flexibility, and sustainability, offering a contemporary refuge that adapts to its environment while providing warmth, comfort, and efficiency.

General Concept

The project consists of a modular tiny house located in the natural environment of Patagonia. The design responds to the need for a compact, functional, and efficient dwelling that establishes a direct relationship with the surrounding landscape while maintaining a contemporary and sustainable character.

Modular System

The house is conceived under a prefabricated modular concept, which allows for:

  • Flexibility: The system enables repetition, combination, and adaptation of modules according to the user’s needs.

  • Scalability: Starting from a base module, additional spaces such as bedrooms, a study, or service areas can be incorporated.

  • Fast construction: Off-site manufacturing reduces on-site building time and minimizes the environmental impact on the land.

Site Integration and Relationship with the Environment

The tiny house is placed in a clearing within the Patagonian forest, preserving the existing vegetation. Its simple volume, with a gable roof, blends into the natural landscape while evoking the vernacular architecture of mountain shelters.
The large glazed façade facing the main views creates a visual and luminous connection with the outdoors, generating continuity between the warm wooden interior and the surrounding forest.

Materials

  • Exterior: Dark metal cladding, resistant to the harsh Patagonian climate and requiring low maintenance.

  • Interior: Natural wood finishes, providing warmth, comfort, and a connection to local identity.

  • Openings: Fixed and sliding aluminum frames with double glazing, ensuring thermal and acoustic insulation.

Sustainability and Efficiency

The project incorporates sustainable design strategies:

  • Strategic orientation to maximize solar gain in winter and provide protection in summer.

  • High-performance thermal insulation, essential for the cold Patagonian climate.

  • Possibility of integrating off-grid systems (solar panels, water collection, biodigesters).