1. “THE BOBCAT DEN” Tiny House ARI Grant 2017-18
Breathitt County High School Technology Students Association
Breathitt Area Technology Center
SkillsUSA

2. What is the Bobcat Den?
“The Bobcat Den” is our version of a Tiny House
Small House Movement
Designed for Simple Living
Under 500 Ft2 (46 m2)
Has all the amenities of a traditional home

3. The Plan for Completion
school year
Weeks 1-9
Focus on safety, measurement skills, and reading blueprints
Weeks 10-18
Focus on ordering materials, framing , electrical and plumbing rough-in, and exterior
Weeks 19-27
Focus on cabinetry, inside trims, flooring, and fixtures/appliances
Weeks 28-36
Focus on finishing touches on detail, paint finishes, and display

4. Location of Work ATC Primary Construction Electrical Plumbing BHS
Cabinetry
Millwork

5. Our Goal for the “Bobcat Den.”
Based on the “Cypress” design provided by Tumbleweed Tiny Homes

6. Basic Layout 8 x 24 foot trailer 8 x 24 Structure Bed and Loft located
Kitchen and Bathroom
Entrance beside wheel
Due to storage constraints, solar panels were left out

7. Exterior Wall Floor Plan
8 windows
36” entry door
Entry Porch
2”x4” wall construction
R-13 Wall Insulation

8. Exterior Shell Loft Plans
Queen Bed Open Loft
Open to below
Ceiling Fan
HVAC Unit
Storage Loft

9. Main Floor Plan/Layout

10. Front Elevation

11. Right Elevation

12. Left Elevation

13. Front Elevation

14. Rear Elevation

15. Budget Total $15,000 8x24 trailer- $3500
Fixtures and appliances- $4000
Roofing metal- $1000
Cedar siding- $2000
Windows and doors- $800
Insulation- $75
Sheathing- $425
Flooring- $500
Trim- $100
2x4 studs- $800
2x6- rafters $200
Paneling- $750
Gutters- $150
Fasteners- $200
Plumbing and electric- $500

16. Project Benefits Community and School Involvement
Strengthening Community Relationships
Teamwork
Increase in Career Awareness
Problem Solving Skills
Bridging the curriculum gap with hands-on learning
STEM based

18. Questions and Answers Kenneth Combs – BHS Engineering (TSA Sponsor)
Gene Booth – ATC Carpentry (SkillsUSA Sponsor)
Kelly Clibern – ATC Electricity (SkillsUSA Sponsor)
Jerry Smith – ATC Business (FBLA Sponsor)
Breathitt County High School Phone- (606)
Breathitt County ATC Phone – (606)