She used commercial materials to build dream 2-story ADU for $30K

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  • @disuba
    @disuba Рік тому +174

    This lady is so freaking cool and unassumingly practicing all her ideas to the max. I loooove exposed materials and things looking exactly like how they are without any fake stuff. The building is as frank and practical as her. Lovely!

    • @OmahaSand
      @OmahaSand 10 місяців тому +5

      She talked waaaay too much. And after all of her talking the Company she got the panels and framing from .. Was left out. That's alot to wade through to end up with an empty cup at the end. F for interview skills on this ... They just let her ramble .....and she did.

  • @kimmfitzgerald434
    @kimmfitzgerald434 Рік тому +49

    A favorite builder. Still go back to see the boiler room video from time to time for the inspiration. Sensible, economical, and interesting. Love it.

  • @JB-ru2zb
    @JB-ru2zb Рік тому +247

    This is a very bauhaus like house philosophy. Also letting the secret out that you can use industrial use construction materials as a fantastic alternative to conventional residential construction materials.

    • @christophersteves
      @christophersteves Рік тому +9

      The challenge I find with the “secret” here is time. You can use some of these more industrial/commercial materials but it takes a huge amount of time to sort out the details and all the coordination that goes into planning. For the everyday homeowner looking to add an ADU, it’s unlikely they’d have the time to make this a viable option at a bargain price.

    • @Rooftopaccessorizer
      @Rooftopaccessorizer Рік тому +2

      i had never considered that there was a distinction between the two materials.

    • @stcredzero
      @stcredzero Рік тому +9

      @@christophersteves But a startup company putting together housing kits would have the time!

    • @stcredzero
      @stcredzero Рік тому

      @@nameberry220 I am sure this aspect could be greatly improved. So that doesn't invalidate the general approach. Points off for not thinking 1 or 2 steps deeper.

    • @LeeStyxx-vg8vj
      @LeeStyxx-vg8vj 9 місяців тому +1

      @@stcredzero yes, and they’re not available to the vast majority when they’ve upped the price about 10x’s that of the materials. People have looked into prefabricated tiny homes, most cheapest ones start at $50,000 and go up from there.

  • @ClassicAudiobooksInspirations
    @ClassicAudiobooksInspirations Рік тому +80

    😲I love her passion! This could be the solution to many seeking to own home.

  • @donwyates
    @donwyates Рік тому +86

    I really, REALLY like this structure in so many ways. I'm not surprised she's a woodworker - I love her work. And she's quite amazing.

  • @drewcipher896
    @drewcipher896 Рік тому +16

    Her energy is infectious. Projects with limitations always lead to the most interesting solutions.

  • @kenlodge3399
    @kenlodge3399 10 місяців тому +3

    I think Gustav Stickley would be proud, given that all his ideas are epitomized in this one build - 100 years post date. Boiler room conversion: It's beautiful if you ask me, for those who love simplicity and economy. And no one can match her passion, but again its the simplicity that turned my head. This is what I've been looking for always believing in this kind of design. It's everything I want .

  • @rewdymeyer
    @rewdymeyer Рік тому +25

    I just love this woman. She is so thoughtful and cool and has built such innovative spaces. Love seeing videos like this. Thanks.

  • @ericadamcollins
    @ericadamcollins Рік тому +28

    Thanks for another original project. I love the guerrilla tactics of her construction and the totally out-of-the-box solutions for furniture, bathroom, etc... Great ideas!

  • @walk6932
    @walk6932 5 місяців тому +2

    Boom boom. Unpretentious, practical, ingenious building philosophy. This woman is amazing.

  • @stcredzero
    @stcredzero Рік тому +152

    This is dynamite! If This technique were combined with compatible modules that incorporated the plumbing, kitchen, wiring, and bathroom, this would enable super economic pre-fab factory home building. This would result in houses which involved less than 1 week of on-site labor. The fact that there is already an industrial infrastructure that could support this at scale blows many of the pre-fab home startups out of the water! EDIT: I came up with a name for this style: "Micro-Brutalist."

    • @Tyme_flies
      @Tyme_flies Рік тому +8

      Love the name ! It works ❤

    • @focusedfreebird
      @focusedfreebird Рік тому +9

      This would solve the affordable housing problem.

    • @rmbarnes672
      @rmbarnes672 Рік тому +21

      I think the affordable housing problem is intentional 😢

    • @a.leehilliard4716
      @a.leehilliard4716 Рік тому +5

      You would have to keep big companies looking to rip people off out of it.

    • @glowinthadark
      @glowinthadark Рік тому

  • @stable-shadow
    @stable-shadow Рік тому +17

    Simple, great material, everyone has different taste..... not totally my cup o tea, but ya got to love her passion and her point of view.... cool stuff! 🕊️

  • @bigcarlover
    @bigcarlover Рік тому +3

    She nailed it when she said, right at the end, "it's kind of half furniture/half building." That she has applied her furniture skills to make such a cool, functional building is awesome!

  • @ravent3016
    @ravent3016 Рік тому +10

    I recall that boiler tiny house and really liked the aesthetic and design philosophy. This is in the same spirit - kudos!
    I think having something beneath the mattress for ventilation is a good idea, though.

  • @jimjimgl3
    @jimjimgl3 Рік тому +6

    She seemed perfect for your channel. Enthusiastic, knowledgeable and able to explain her process in an understandable way.

  • @frankjarvie643
    @frankjarvie643 Рік тому +8

    This woman is a genius. Probably the most innovative build I’ve ever seen.

  • @kfing1
    @kfing1 Рік тому +14

    Inspired. I think I like this more than the idea of a tiny house on wheels. Simple, sturdy design. Love ❤

    • @chezmoi42
      @chezmoi42 Рік тому

      If you want to see those two ideas combined, check out the channel for Incredible Tiny Homes: THOW made with metal panels.

  • @Creativezon3
    @Creativezon3 Рік тому +11

    Loved her simple get it done approach and her sound effects are awesome . A kindred spirit for sure 🙌 such a great result

  • @AlexAlex-gj4jd
    @AlexAlex-gj4jd Рік тому +22

    Inspirational! I've been trying to add a second story/ADU to my ranch house with a very low budget! It could work for me!!

  • @teresitastidem2846
    @teresitastidem2846 Рік тому +122

    More of this kind of living quarters needs to be put through out cities and even rural areas. It would solve a lot of housing issues. Giving answers to homeless problems. Example: Gutting old structures leaving the facade and making this structure inside. No worries of code for the older structure, plumbing or other issues. Just a thought.

    • @Tyme_flies
      @Tyme_flies Рік тому +5

      A very well thought out thought! Write up your proposal and send it to Washington. Im not being funny , i think you on to something. ❤

    • @tribequest9
      @tribequest9 Рік тому

      homeless people are homeless by choice for 99% of them due to drugs, you are not going to solve homeless anything until you can fix why people are homeless to begin with, hint it's not due to lack of housing.

    • @brtko_marek
      @brtko_marek Рік тому +6

      this is wery high standard living compared to the rest of the world

    • @drewcipher896
      @drewcipher896 Рік тому +2

      It's a nice thought, but the availability of small affordably built homes isn't why there's a housing crisis. It's the greed of national property management corporations and private landlords causing the problem. And the government offers no protection because they're paid not to.
      This isn't a fear mongering conspiracy, it's just the sad state of things in the US.

    • @eattherich9215
      @eattherich9215 Рік тому

      @@drewcipher896: there are all sorts of solutions to housing, but the Ponzi scheme that benefits the already wealthy cannot be allowed to collapse.

  • @CatrinaMulqueen
    @CatrinaMulqueen Рік тому +2

    This woman is awsome. The whole package… personality for days, in shape,full of life, self sufficient…so impressed w her ability to build, so smart. She could turn this into a business like the tiny house business. She could design different models of her metal houses and put them up on the website or in a catalog. or not.?? I just enjoyed watching her enjoy showing off the fruits of her labor.

  • @svenswwis436
    @svenswwis436 Рік тому +11

    It's nice to see an innovative person passionate about their project. The result is incredible. 😀

  • @wakememckinney7126
    @wakememckinney7126 Рік тому +35

    I knew I recognized her. Her boiler room tiny house video that was uploaded in 2015?! I watched that. The thought of that tiny home being stuck in my head since then is crazy. She looks great!

    • @sjladuke75
      @sjladuke75 10 місяців тому +2

      I recall that video. It's a phenomenal use of space, beautifully designed! She's so creative & talented.

  • @jaclynvassallo7604
    @jaclynvassallo7604 Рік тому +5

    So glad to see Christi again! I loved her and her work from the boiler room video. It was great to see her build knowledge evolution with this project. Love that her design-build ethic is ground in real-world practically while still achieving an honest, human-scaled aesthetic.

  • @vinceprice4089
    @vinceprice4089 11 місяців тому +2

    Fresh, versatile, modern, efficient! A creative design that is very affordable. Christi could fix the housing crisis in this country. We need more creative problem solvers l her.

  • @ckm-mkc
    @ckm-mkc Рік тому +2

    I've been thinking about building with insulated metal panels for years, glad to see someone doing it. These are generally used for walk-in refrigerators - one issues is moisture buildup, but it's no worse that a really tight house, you need an ERV.

  • @JohnDoe-np3zk
    @JohnDoe-np3zk Рік тому +8

    I am thinking about an adu and 2 story like that would be a plus. Thanks for a quality video.

  • @SpikeSPS
    @SpikeSPS Рік тому +46

    She is like the Amy Sedaris of home design! She's as neat as her structure!

  • @brettwebb4613
    @brettwebb4613 Рік тому +10

    This is exactly the building material I've been searching for. I'm planning on building out west in the near future. Thanks I love all your videos!

    • @clarissaturcios2346
      @clarissaturcios2346 10 місяців тому

      Look up the channel incredible tiny homes. They make tiny homes out of this material... Right now they have a 25k tiny home for sell

  • @henrietta9206
    @henrietta9206 Рік тому +1

    loooove the Broiler room, happy to see Christi yearsss on...both Christi and Kristen - thank you
    ..u r awesome!

  • @Eliz2011abc
    @Eliz2011abc Рік тому +104

    This is a very smart way to build a home. It's cost effective, don't need to worry about rodents, termites and all the other issues that goes with stick build homes. 👍👍

    • @susankeith326
      @susankeith326 Рік тому +6

      Rodents can get into homes built of any material.

    • @heythave
      @heythave Рік тому

      Love it.

    • @Eliz2011abc
      @Eliz2011abc Рік тому +6

      @@susankeith326 If sewer drains and pipes from the outside are not properly installed of course they will get in and burrow into the walls. However, there is no wall cavities for them to burrow into and hide. I watch a lot of Twin Home Experts and learned a lot about how rats gets into homes. Of course, the other alternative is if she leaves the door open and the rats walk in 🤔

  • @sjladuke75
    @sjladuke75 10 місяців тому +2

    Everything about this is ingenious & beautiful. She underestimates her skill level: she is so talented & has the ability to visualize the final project. This is the answer to my fears of living in NoCal with its fire challenges.

  • @philiq18
    @philiq18 Рік тому +4

    I remember her from a previous episode. I was a fan of her build then and this one is just as good. Very much her aesthetic.

  • @zia_kat
    @zia_kat Рік тому +14

    i love her work so much!

  • @kb3716
    @kb3716 Рік тому +1

    This fabulous woman could be my daughter, yet I would gladly and with much appreciation sit at her knee. As someone said in the comments below, this is a box entirely outside of the box. Bravo, Ms. Azevedo and the Dirksen team. You rock!

    • @kane6529
      @kane6529 8 днів тому

      Sit at her knees 😂 simmer down

  • @brianmombourquette2673
    @brianmombourquette2673 Рік тому +16

    Brilliant concept and execution. Someone should be stealing (buying) this idea for kit ADUs

  • @allonesame6467
    @allonesame6467 Рік тому +2

    Love the elegance of no finish work, no fussing around with miter saws and trimming. No Fluff! Ahh!

  • @280zone
    @280zone Рік тому +3

    I love the house, the enthusiasm and her. Beautiful solution!

  • @Tyme_flies
    @Tyme_flies Рік тому +11

    This whole scenario should be put to use if you live anywhere near high burn areas ! ❤

    • @heythave
      @heythave Рік тому +3

      I would still use it in non high burn areas.

  • @aszilagyi100
    @aszilagyi100 11 місяців тому

    Christi Azevedo is a treasure !
    I’m so impressed, efficient use of materials, used as art, while living well! ❤

  • @rushja
    @rushja Рік тому +5

    This is the best property show around. I'm not even sure what's number 2 in the list? This is so far ahead of everything ❤

  • @jessebradin8992
    @jessebradin8992 9 місяців тому

    The speed and practicality of this woman’s thought process was really cool to listen to!

  • @phibian00
    @phibian00 Рік тому

    the context shown via aerial shots give an idea of the sorrounding community and infrastructures. looking at the story at various scales provides adds layers of visual interest.

  • @ringofbrass
    @ringofbrass Рік тому +1

    omg i loved the boiler room unit so seeing this new video with her is awesome!

  • @PaulSpades
    @PaulSpades Рік тому

    I love this lady. It's a great space with a distinctive and completely honest look and feel.

  • @truthbetold2611
    @truthbetold2611 Рік тому +1

    Amazing individual, wise approach in every way. Love listening to Christi! Many great ideas to consider for building my tiny home. Thank you Kirsten and Christi!

  • @robthewaywardwoodworker9956
    @robthewaywardwoodworker9956 Рік тому +2

    Love the way this lady's brain works! Cool space. I remember that boiler room!

  • @jeffsteinmetz7188
    @jeffsteinmetz7188 10 місяців тому +3

    Great content! I really like the simplicity and low cost construction and materials. Can you please provide the manufacture of the assembled and insulated walls, roof, and frame? I want to build one. Thanks again for the great content.

  • @Good-DaySunshine
    @Good-DaySunshine Рік тому

    Kirsten, I love everything you do, your family is fantastic. The first video I saw years ago was the Portland, Oregon twin houses clad with pizza cans on the outside. I watched it again and I see many people are just too structured to be able to see the creativity and hung up on the lady. I found her to be friendly and easy going....and their son living there is no big deal- what if he's in college. (plus its not nice to judge) Keep doing what you guys do- your hardcore fans love you!!! ❤

  • @WrongTimeWatch
    @WrongTimeWatch Рік тому

    I have watched maybe 30 of your videos, and i recognized this ladt from one of your older videos. How crazy is that.

  • @gigilaroux762
    @gigilaroux762 11 місяців тому

    I’m obsessed with Grass Valley it’s an adorable town and the fire concerns are no joke. This is such a great product it would be fantastic if they made a full modern box house out of this material.

  • @susanr5546
    @susanr5546 Рік тому

    Impressive. A pleasant downstairs with a kitchen, dining area and a small living room. The upstairs with the bedroom and the bath. Quite innovative! How to use materials that are pretty inexpensive to such a pleasant result! Thanks, Kirsten and Christi Azevedo!

  • @a.leehilliard4716
    @a.leehilliard4716 Рік тому +1

    This is the best and most relatable video you have ever done. I could do this! Amazing.

  • @bil2ab
    @bil2ab Рік тому

    Absolutely LOVE this... very nice! For the first half of the video was thinking to myself, Christi looks so familiar. Glad she's still at it since the 2015 boiler room project! 😊

  • @AnnetteLovesFreedom
    @AnnetteLovesFreedom Рік тому

    "No Fluff" - great! I absolutely adore what this woman has done here!

  • @amaury1264
    @amaury1264 9 місяців тому

    Amazing. Need more people like her who can creatively problem solve.

  • @yamchayaku
    @yamchayaku Рік тому +1

    looks great, well insulated and cheap to make. Holy hell, I'd love to have a house like this in my backyard!

  • @Swagg3r3d
    @Swagg3r3d Рік тому

    omg, when the video started, I thought, "I know this person somehow" and then the later cut to her earlier ADU blew me away because that was the video that got me hooked on this channel.
    Amazing

  • @BillyBobbobbob
    @BillyBobbobbob 8 місяців тому

    Wow !!!!! This is freaking awesome. She dove into my brain and builds my dream style.

  • @5000cache
    @5000cache Рік тому

    I love these spaces. The designs and use of materials are stellar. This woman rocks.

  • @donovanreimer2324
    @donovanreimer2324 Рік тому

    Terrific house, great explanations, perfect pacing and questions. Wonderful pragmatism. One of the best tiny house videos ever.

  • @tinyhomesincanada
    @tinyhomesincanada Рік тому

    Wow! GOOSEBUMPS when a woman goes her own way and builds her own space!

  • @shanjaypharmaceuticals8602
    @shanjaypharmaceuticals8602 Рік тому +2

    I am really happy to see this. In possible add in description that materials and it's brief

  • @carolcox302
    @carolcox302 Рік тому

    God, she speaks so quickly, especially to an Aussie ear! Hugely entertaining. Love her passion. Clever woman. Thanks for the fun journey!

  • @kqpro5649
    @kqpro5649 Рік тому

    Great home, I love that it's introducing more metal material for residential home here. It's so versatile.

  • @wilty5
    @wilty5 Рік тому +12

    Christi’s website is listed under the “more” section of this video, I believe the website also lists her email address and or there may be contact info there. Many are wanting to know the name of the company that she bought the panels from. Perhaps she can consult and give this and other specific advice and information about this build. It would be nice if she did a podcast to help answer some of these questions. Kirsten may be able to help get answers if Christi’s website doesn’t. Kirsten is probably pretty busy and doesn’t have time but it would be nice if she would do podcast with some of the builders that she profiles on her channel, that would greatly increase the knowledge for people who are interested in duplicating the innovative, interesting, and clever designs profiled on her channel.

  • @michellewilson8211
    @michellewilson8211 Рік тому

    Another great video!
    Thank you to everyone!

  • @MHKARAM
    @MHKARAM Рік тому +3

    In love with how real the decor and cleanliness level... and the Les

  • @JamesG714
    @JamesG714 8 місяців тому

    These two totally crushed it! I love it

  • @taschisim2255
    @taschisim2255 7 місяців тому

    Ohh i love the living area, feels so homey and cosy, a space of ur own!

  • @EricaGamet
    @EricaGamet 7 місяців тому

    I would live in this house in a heartbeat! The only time I owned a place, it was in a custom designed live/work loft in Colorado. It was zoned commercial on the first floor and residential on the two above... but open all the way through up a triangular staircase. We wanted all the steel beams left unpainted and people thought we were nuts! I loved the one that had a faint boot print from where a worker stepped in damp concrete... and one had all the math for whatever scribbled on it. Plus they were that lovely reddish color. I don't miss being a homeowner but I missed all the cool things we had in that place. The owners after us drywalled everything over and enclosed the downstairs space, killing all that open space that let all the light in. So sad.

  • @reader649
    @reader649 Рік тому +3

    I like the way she uses the structure to serve as storage. Except for the windows the bedroom and bath reminds me of a cabin on a Navy or cargo ship. The inside superstructure on these ocean vessels are often exposed or only partially covered with insulation.

  • @Angus1million
    @Angus1million Рік тому +3

    So good. Love it when industrial efficiency is used to make personal, human sized spaces. This is such a great inspiration. Sounds like the metal framing was a local steel beam fabricator spitting out a limited run of parts for Christi, but any idea what manufacturer supplied the insulated panels?

  • @captainobvious9188
    @captainobvious9188 Рік тому +1

    I've been looking at using these same panels for some time. This is cool that she pulled this off! Totally rad!

    • @BobsterAction
      @BobsterAction Рік тому

      have you found a source for them? I can't find one here in Pheonix AZ.

    • @captainobvious9188
      @captainobvious9188 Рік тому +1

      @@BobsterAction I don’t have a local source. I searched out insulated metal panels and light gauge steel buildings and found a bunch of sources that will ship stuff.

  • @suzyq9961
    @suzyq9961 10 місяців тому

    This is brilliant, I adore her energy!

  • @eternaldelight648
    @eternaldelight648 Рік тому +1

    Grass Valley!!! Go green, Cali! Big hug.

  • @ilovealexo
    @ilovealexo Рік тому +2

    Christi is adorable and so funny and her build is amazing ❤

  • @dynamodave21
    @dynamodave21 Рік тому

    This is such a cool idea, and it's fire-rated, which is a huge plus if you're in a fire zone, but even if you aren't the insulation values alone justify the method. And it's amazing that metal panels, which are usually only sold commercially can beat the socks off standard construction and even pre-fab... The interior could easily be finished and it would probably still end up cheaper than any other option... I see this as a real winner!

  • @MESTER47
    @MESTER47 Рік тому +1

    this is inspiring, she is just an awesome builder. thank you for sharing.

  • @mickeybowmeister1944
    @mickeybowmeister1944 9 місяців тому +1

    Sandwich panels used extensively in cool stores and industrial applications. Just have to ensure your junctions i e. External corners and roof to wall panel junctions maintain thermal continuity. The thicker panel you go the greater R value and spans are achieved. Great product.

  • @alysonfisher3611
    @alysonfisher3611 Рік тому

    That's really pretty awesome & so is the lady that designed, made, & owns it!! She really thinks out-of-the-box when coming up with ideas! I mean who would've thought of it right!😊❤

  • @johnsmithfakename8422
    @johnsmithfakename8422 9 місяців тому +1

    A building of near extreme function over form. I like it and I want to see this building process mass produced in the residential area.
    The best part is that a 2 story building can be delivered on a flatbed (or more) and built by low experience builders (A great DIY platform).

  • @keelybird8645
    @keelybird8645 Рік тому

    Christi is so fun! I love the space she has created. I would love to buy her a beer and hear more of how she sees the world.

  • @catherinelindsay.sculpts
    @catherinelindsay.sculpts Рік тому +2

    An excellent and economical home, and suitable for Australia too, being fire proof.

  • @TheLsd76
    @TheLsd76 Рік тому

    Amazing lady, beautiful spacious house. She's full of great ideas, sending a good 'can do' vibe on top of it all. TY for sharing!

  • @LesterSuggs
    @LesterSuggs Рік тому +4

    Clever ADU. I would like to see this same design but 4 foot larger in both directions.

  • @janeparent9178
    @janeparent9178 Рік тому +1

    come to civano in tucson, az....... our house was built with SIPS panels. New urban, ecofriendly,multi aged community built in 1998 ish, mixed results !!! but a cool neighborhood that did groundbreaking things for the time it was built, or at least tried to!

  • @artanndoni7048
    @artanndoni7048 8 місяців тому

    You did all that and my neighbour can’t even cut the grass at her front yard. Kudos you are amazing

  • @focusedfreebird
    @focusedfreebird Рік тому +4

    This woman is amazing. What a cool house.

  • @dorcasowens1210
    @dorcasowens1210 Рік тому +5

    WHAT IS THE NAME 9F THE METAL BUILDING PRODUCT? Everything about this building method is exciting!

  • @thatstherecipe
    @thatstherecipe Рік тому +2

    excellent work and one of the best approaches ive seen

  • @cmsmith3010
    @cmsmith3010 Рік тому

    I love this gal! I love her enthusiasm!! Very Cool house!!!

  • @markstevens1729
    @markstevens1729 Рік тому +2

    Nice switch-up on the materials. I built with ICF and SIP. Steel (rebar) in the ICF makes my basement like a faraday cage. This must be a faraday Fort Knox.

  • @Alex_Plante
    @Alex_Plante Рік тому

    I'm impressed. A few years ago I put up a metal shed in my backyard, from one of those kits. It took me a week, and I needed help.

  • @mdezee1
    @mdezee1 10 місяців тому +2

    That’s crazy I worked in a company that builds these panels for 4 yrs company called now kings pan in ceres ca

  • @Nik-ll1nl
    @Nik-ll1nl Рік тому

    This lady's awesome personality willed this building into existence.

  • @veronherrera
    @veronherrera Рік тому

    I met this channel watching her bolier room episode, one of my favorites. good to some new material from her.

  • @monoshock57
    @monoshock57 Рік тому +2

    6:50 Big air gap on porch overhang should have a seal.

  • @AMYV3
    @AMYV3 Рік тому +4

    Thank you. I’m so happy for her. I just wish we could all build like this and be able to live without all the extras “they” say we need. The size they say we need.. In Canada they have such tight regulations you never see full time trailers etc. unless it’s for the summer months in summer trailer parks. 👏👏👏.

  • @perezcross2785
    @perezcross2785 Рік тому +1

    I loved this! Christi is hilarious as a guide. My favorite scene is that showing 3 people upstairs, with their mouth simultaneously open 😯. 🤣. Seriously, I love the approach used here. The only question I had was how would the structure fair in the event of an earthquake?