Since our opening last fall, between the usual school madness, we were able to get Nomad fully electrically inspected with batteries and PV in operation, along with a state-of-the-art platform where we can monitor and dynamically switch the house’s power source on a web platform – check out the updates on the Exploring Alternatives video. Giving […]
We would like to thank everyone — donors, friends, family, special guests, and the public alike — who came out to our open house this past weekend. We were overwhelmed with all of the positive feedback and the turnout; thank you for your support and to all who made this dream of ours a reality. […]
[wpdevart_countdown text_for_day=”Days” text_for_hour=”Hours” text_for_minut=”Minutes” text_for_second=”Seconds” countdown_end_type=”date” end_date=”08-09-2018 00:00″ start_time=”1532875087″ end_time=”0,1,1″ action_end_time=”hide” content_position=”center” top_ditance=”10″ bottom_distance=”10″ ][/wpdevart_countdown] The Northern Nomad is a net-zero energy tiny house that was built and designed by Carleton University students. Join us at our official open house, the first time the completed home will be open for public viewing! The day will […]
by Josh Reinhart How do you make a house that runs on sunshine? How about hydroelectric power, nuclear power, cogeneration or anything else? The thing that must be remembered is that the wires in the wall don’t care where the electricity came from. All that matters are that the voltage and amperage are correct. So […]
By Seungyeon Hong The Northern Nomad has come a long way. Here’s a brief history of the talented students who helped the project along, turning ambitious ideas into reality. Summer 2016 – Winter 2017 The project was initiated in the Fall of 2016 as a 4thyear capstone design project for a group of five […]
by Priscille Henry Bathrooms are unlike any other spaces in the home, as the design process invariably requires critical and strategic thinking. There are many factors that must be considered when designing a bathroom, let alone a “tiny” one. Thus, for the Northern Nomad bathroom, the overall design process required extended knowledge to source for […]
by Seungyeon Hong Northern Nomad project has come a long way since its conception in 2016 by Professor Bucking. Over the course of the project students truly took the responsibility to design systems, source materials and products, install and build systems, market the project, and even secure funding and establish industry partnerships. Being student-driven is […]
What might life be like in a tiny house? Here is what we envision! Credit to Brigitte Martins, 4th year Architecture Design Stream (Aug 2017)
When Scott asked me on the phone to design some kind of a supporting structure for the roof cantilever, I immediately thought of heavy timber frames. I have always been enchanted by the majestic feel and ancient look of timber frames, and this was the perfect chance to use it. I started exploring possibilities in […]
The Northern Nomad has been gaining traction over the past weeks in terms of construction progress and publicity. With its central location on campus, the work site gains a lot of attention from passersby. Many stop to watch us work and ask questions, ranging from Carleton professors and staff to students and parents, young and […]