Building the Texas Tiny House Project: Framing Begins!

Happy New Year from the Texas Tiny House Project! In this episode, we're on site as framing begins on the first two units of Houston's first tiny house courtyard development.

We dive deep into the unique construction challenges we face, including the requirement to build in a flood zone.

Inside this video, you will learn:

Elevated Foundations: Why the homes are built with enclosed crawl spaces (5-6 feet off the ground) using pressure-treated lumber, and how this design choice addresses both flood requirements and aesthetics.

Construction Site Security: Essential tips on deterring construction theft, including the critical strategy of only ordering enough material for a single day's work.

Our Demographic Philosophy: Why we are intentionally building $250k, 2-bedroom starter homes (instead of $450k houses) for young professionals, single individuals, and empty nesters who want to live near downtown.

Community Impact: Our mission to provide beautiful, affordable housing to avoid accelerating gentrification in the Fifth Ward.

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00:00 Intro
00:34 Coaching Program: The UBuild Experience
01:45 Site Context and Challenges (Mud & Cold)
02:15 Building in a Flood Zone: Elevated Crawl Spaces Explained
04:12 Aesthetics: Why We Used Enclosed Crawl Spaces
07:15 Construction Security: Preventing Site Theft (Pro Tip)
10:42 Project Vision: Location and $250k Price Point
12:12 Our Target Demographic (Young Pros, Empty Nesters)
15:32 Unique Courtyard Amenities & Parking Structure
17:21 Mission: Affordable Housing vs. Gentrification
18:47 Outro & Resources