Tiny homes — they always have these super unique aesthetics. But that would be an understatement if you take a look at this container house with a 360° view of Mt. Makiling in Calamba.
The tiny home living trend has made some people curious. They've started asking. How much do shipping container homes cost in the Philippines? Is it cheaper to build a regular house than a container home?
Whether you're planning to invest in one or just curious about the trend, homeowner Mike Rivera is ready is to share some very telling details. He also got some tips and tiny home ideas in case you need them too.
Enjoy the house tour!
https://www.facebook.com/MakilingFields
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The tiny home living trend has made some people curious. They've started asking. How much do shipping container homes cost in the Philippines? Is it cheaper to build a regular house than a container home?
Whether you're planning to invest in one or just curious about the trend, homeowner Mike Rivera is ready is to share some very telling details. He also got some tips and tiny home ideas in case you need them too.
Enjoy the house tour!
https://www.facebook.com/MakilingFields
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Small living is big these days. And tiny homeowners have spoken. They are drawn to its affordability, efficiency, eco-friendliness, and minimalism. But not all tiny houses are made equal, and the cost varies from one household to the next. So, OG steps in to give you that glimpse of what creativity looks like in different households and how much a tiny home really costs according to your needs.
Click here to subscribe to OG:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIj3xiW-RIO2cpr5LBvokRg/?sub_confirmation=1
About OG
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OG is Summit Media's video first brand. And like all Summit Media brands, OG is anchored on top-notch storytelling to delight, inspire, and connect with our audiences.
We are deliberate in creating content that spread positivity, inspiration, and good vibes. Expect only good here at OG. Subscribe and be part of the community!
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00:00 The number one question I get from inquirers is,
00:03 "How much did it cost me to build a container van?"
00:08 I watched what you did.
00:17 Actually, our story is the same.
00:20 They wanted a subdivision.
00:21 It's expensive on land and small.
00:23 So now, I started to visit a few places, Tagaytay, Amadeo,
00:31 and then last, here in Calamba,
00:33 at the foot of Mount Makiling.
00:35 Actually, it's 700 feet above sea level.
00:40 It's basically raw land, as in farmland.
00:44 As in, there's no road, no water, no electricity.
00:48 But when I saw the place and I saw the view,
00:50 I fell in love.
00:52 I was like, "Wow, it's beautiful."
00:54 I guess I've seen what I wanted.
00:57 We used to live in Makati
01:04 until we sold our property there.
01:07 Actually, there were four of us,
01:09 and three of us lived in this area.
01:12 And comparing the two,
01:14 between living there and living here,
01:16 it's a world of difference.
01:18 Because it's hot there.
01:19 It's all cement.
01:21 There's no fresh air.
01:23 Unlike here, it's cold.
01:25 So it's really far.
01:27 And then, it's super quiet.
01:28 As early as 2014,
01:35 when I first saw pictures of container van,
01:38 I said, "Hey, this is nice."
01:39 And then, it's simple.
01:41 And then, I started to study it.
01:44 Just the high-level studies.
01:46 How to do it?
01:48 What foundation do you need?
01:50 So I said, "It's easier to do."
01:53 I drew the design.
01:54 What I wanted.
01:55 I incorporated what I saw here.
01:58 I incorporated what I saw here in the other one.
02:01 And then, I really wanted a small house.
02:04 It's about 70 square meters,
02:09 the total living area.
02:11 But the usable area,
02:12 150 to 180 square meters.
02:14 Because it includes the third floor deck,
02:17 second floor deck, front deck.
02:21 Supposed to be, this is only three container vans.
02:24 One 40-footer, high ceiling.
02:26 And then, two 20-footers for the rooms.
02:30 Two rooms on top.
02:32 This area, we just added this.
02:36 We extended this so that the living room is a little bigger.
02:39 All-in living room.
02:41 You can have dining.
02:42 And then, if we have guests and we don't have enough rooms,
02:45 you can sleep here.
02:47 And then, the materials.
02:49 Container vans.
02:50 One 40, two 20.
02:52 And then, basically, this is made of
02:56 steel, glass, and cement.
02:59 Little to no wood.
03:00 Even the ceilings are made of PVC.
03:03 Little to no wood in the construction materials
03:06 because in this area, it rains a lot.
03:10 And there are a lot of ants.
03:11 [music]
03:19 This is the number one question I get from inquirers.
03:23 On how much did it cost me to build a container van?
03:28 Because basically, almost everyone has no idea
03:31 how to build a container van house.
03:34 So now, I can't say the exact figures,
03:37 but I can say it's basically the same.
03:41 As building a regular house.
03:45 So if you have an idea about a regular house
03:48 with the same size, it's basically the same.
03:51 Give or take a few.
03:53 It can be more expensive,
03:54 depending on the materials you're using,
03:57 or it can be cheaper.
03:58 The only advantage is that if you use a container van,
04:02 the construction is faster.
04:04 Well, except for that, of course,
04:05 I added a lot of materials,
04:06 so it took me a year.
04:08 But it's supposed to be only six to eight months
04:11 to build a house.
04:12 That's how fast the construction of a house is.
04:14 And then, in terms of maintenance,
04:16 compared to the conventional,
04:17 maintenance is more costly.
04:21 This is all steel.
04:23 It's 5mm, 3mm thick.
04:25 It's basically bulletproof.
04:27 [music]
04:33 My solar panels are basically four in one.
04:37 Well, solar panels, so solar energy.
04:39 Number two, it's also my rain catcher.
04:41 Solar panels, basically.
04:44 Underneath that is my water cistern.
04:47 So it's like a water tank.
04:49 So if the IDC tank explodes,
04:51 it goes to the cistern.
04:54 It's three.
04:55 And the fourth one,
04:56 it's a relaxing place, actually.
04:59 If you want to eat outside,
05:01 it's basically four in one.
05:03 It's water-based,
05:04 but they said it will be available within the year.
05:06 That's why I put it there.
05:09 Because water is expensive.
05:11 It's all delivery per truck.
05:14 That's also 1.5 million.
05:16 And it's good for what?
05:17 10 days to 2 weeks only.
05:21 Of course, my wife is a woman.
05:23 So when they go to the bathroom,
05:25 it's really like...
05:26 [laughs]
05:27 [music]
05:38 I insisted on having a third floor deck,
05:42 basically, like a viewing deck.
05:43 So you can see the place 360.
05:47 [music]
05:56 If you dream and you have the resources,
06:00 go for it.
06:01 Don't hesitate.
06:03 Especially when buying properties and land.
06:06 Aside from the house,
06:07 land is number one.
06:08 So if you're a contractor,
06:09 land is not for you, right?
06:10 So number one, land.
06:12 If you have the resources to get one,
06:15 get it.
06:16 Now, in the future,
06:18 if you don't like it,
06:19 you can always sell it.
06:20 And land doesn't lower the price.
06:23 The value always increases.
06:25 So it's the best investment you can have.
06:28 And as for the house,
06:29 if you have something in mind,
06:31 don't be mental.
06:32 Draw it.
06:34 Think of something.
06:35 Draw it.
06:35 Even if it's a chicken.
06:37 Draw it.
06:39 Put this and that.
06:41 I have a few friends who seek my advice
06:44 because they say,
06:46 "You're still in 2014,
06:47 you're still thinking about it.
06:48 Is your idea new?"
06:50 I said, "There are a few things that are new,
06:51 but basically,
06:53 at least you have a baseline.
06:56 You have a plan.
06:57 If you don't have a plan,
06:59 you'll just keep on thinking.
07:01 It's better to start early
07:04 even if you don't have the resources.
07:07 It pays to have a plan.
07:09 If you have a plan,
07:10 it's better to be smooth.
07:12 (upbeat music)
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07:37 Thank you for watching.