Design Archives - River Ridge Escape

What is the average age of residents?

Dec 15, 2018 — The age range of our communities is all over the map. We have couples in their 50s with teenage kids. Pre-retirees have adult children who might bring babies for visits. However, leased lot communities is not Accessible. We use river rock and gravel for roads and pathways so neither strollers nor wheelchairs are currently possible. […]

Georgia Tiny House Fact Sheet

Oct 17, 2018 — Link to pdf: https://dca.ga.gov/sites/default/files/ga_tiny_house_fact_sheet17.pdf

Can I customize your tiny house plans?

Nov 7, 2017 — All plans can be customized to an extent, within the legal parameters of delivery and zoning. It is best to tour several different designs and pick the attributes you like best. Then pick the floorplan that is closest to that and make your changes.

I’m over 6′ tall. How will I fit? Do I have to have a loft?

Nov 7, 2017 — You have 13′ vertical height to work with and you can forego the loft, and consider a Murphy bed, convertible furniture, or additional square footage. The loft is a good sleeping area for anyone who would normally sleep on your sofa — overnight guest, children, etc. Lofts as the only sleeping area may not be […]

How do you define “Tiny House”?

Oct 26, 2017 — A tiny house is a residential structure that is typically sized under 600 square feet. There are 2 accepted designations: 1) THOW (Tiny House On Wheels) which can fit on a trailer have max dimensions of 8 feet 6 inches wide, 13 feet 6 inches tall, and 40 feet long providing a total maximum of […]

How can someone live in so little space?

Oct 26, 2017 — Do this exercise when considering a tiny home: Determine where you spend the most time in your current residence. Measure the exact space that time occupies. For most people, it’s a bathroom with shower/tub, bed, sofa with table and chair, kitchen table, kitchen appliance area, and maybe a porch. These spaces are easily accommodated in […]

Why would I want a tiny house? Why not just use an RV?

Oct 26, 2017 — Typical RVs aren’t built to be used every day like a house. Since they’re expected to be moved frequently, the materials used in the construction are lighter weight and often less durable. RV’s can start to look pretty worn after a much shorter time than you would expect with a house. They also aren’t built […]