Virtual Tiny Houses

The tiny-house movement is sweeping the country! Explore how and why people are building houses that take up a fraction of the space of a typical home, and then create your own tiny-house model.

Students will learn about architecture, social responsibility, and community as they envision and design their own tiny houses. They will use simple materials found around the house (including shipping boxes, repurposed rinsed out/not dirty food and fruit containers you would normally throw away) to build scale models of their houses. We will explore concepts including sustainability, functionality and how to incorporate natural light into the house design. Students will practice math skills as they scale their models and workforce skills as they complete their projects within time constraints.  The course offers an inspiring introduction for students interested in architecture and sustainable design.

The San Diego Public Library and UC San Diego Extension are proud to bring all Library NExT programming to you for free, thanks to funding provided by the federal government.  In order to keep these programs free, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant program requires us to collect household income information as part of the registration.  All the information collected is confidential and is only used for tracking to provide funds for this program.

If you need special accessibility accommodations, information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request. To request disability-related modifications or accommodations, please email JFRogers@sandiego.gov

If you have comments, questions or grievances about Library NExT, please contact Library NExT Programming at LibraryNExT@sandiego.gov

Registration Policy and Procedures:

• I understand students must attend all classes.
• I understand students should arrive promptly for class and stay for the full duration of the class.
• I understand this class is part of a partnership with UCSD. These classes differ from our regular programs in that they offer more of a structured, in-depth, and hands-on learning environment.
• I understand I am responsible for arranging transport with/for my student(s) promptly at the start and end of the class.
• I understand students should treat each other with respect; failure to do so could result in being dropped from the class.
• I understand that a break will be included in the program and students are encouraged to bring water and a snack.

By registering for the class, I agree and understand the restrictions, policies, and procedures outlined above.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

Please use an email address that you will be sure to check for important notifications.

Special Notations for Virtual Classes:

Be sure to check your email for a POSSIBLE supply kit to be picked up at a contactless-service library location. Not every class has a supply kit.