Ep 27. 398 Sq. Ft. Stargazers Tiny Dome

In season 5 episode 27 of Tiny House Nation, entitled "398 Sq. Ft. Stargazers Tiny Dome," hosts John and Zack visit a family in Colorado who dreams of owning a unique and sustainable tiny home. The family, consisting of a couple and their two children, is looking to downsize and live a more minimalist lifestyle, while also focusing on their passion for astronomy.

To fulfill their dream, John and Zack have brought in renowned tiny home builder and designer, David Latimer. Together they create a unique 398 square foot geodesic dome that features a retractable roof, giving the family the ability to stargaze from their own bed.

The house is built on a cement foundation with a unique open-plan design that takes maximum advantage of the windows on its sides. It consists of a cozy kitchen, a bathroom, and two main living areas; one for the parents, and the other for the children, each separated by a central fireplace feature. The walls are adorned with a custom mural of the rocky mountains, which is a tribute to their passion for hiking whilst creating a beautiful backdrop for the living spaces.

John and Zack work alongside David Latimer as they install the room's retractable roof. When finished, the family gets to test out their new stargazing feature, with all of them excitedly lying in bed, looking out at the stars. The children, who are in bunk beds, have been given their private space within the dome, affording them privacy and independence when needed.

Throughout the episode, the family opens up about their dreams of owning a tiny home, and what that means for their future. The couple is committed to reducing their environmental footprint and tries to incorporate sustainable practices whenever possible. They have chosen to forgo having a traditional washer and dryer in favor of a more eco-friendly hand-powered mechanism. They also decided to rely solely on solar panels to generate all their power requirements, making the house fully self-sustainable.

After completing the construction, John and Zack give the family a tour of their brand-new, fully customized tiny house. The couple is thrilled with the space and can't believe how their vision has become a reality. They contemplate how this new chapter of their lives starts, with imaginations of the future and how this home will anchor their adventures.

Overall, the episode highlights how downsizing to a tiny house can be a great way for families to fulfill their dreams of sustainability, minimalism, and self-sufficiency. John and Zack show how with the right design, a tiny home can offer not just practicality, but also beauty and spectacular design features.