Refugio 3 x 3 upper floor plan
An efficient wood-burning stove helps provide off-the-grid heating, while the dwelling is cooled by opening itself to the breeze.
A drawing of the cabin’s various parts, including the portable trailer.
Most materials were sourced from local hardware stores, with all of the wood siding coming from a nearby mill. The high-performance windows were a major exception, coming from Toronto, and the cabinetry, which came from Ikea.
The deck is framed as an open-air room where the ceiling and walls have been peeled away. The grill is a vintage Weber Genesis 1000. LG solar panels from Pick My Solar contribute to the home’s net-zero energy profile, as does a moisture barrier in the walls that allows heat to escape.