Petit Place is an entirely modular and sustainably constructed tiny house project designed by the Dutch firm RoosRos Architecten in 2018. It was conceived as a self-sufficient and customizable housing solution based on the open-source WikiHouse principle, allowing for easy, do-it-yourself assembly using a kit of milled wooden elements. The design is highly flexible, with floor plans ranging from a compact 25 square meters up to 1,000 square meters, allowing occupants to adapt the space to their specific needs. The core concept emphasizes the ability to "live wherever you please," with the structure being suitable for various locations, from cities and villages to fields and waterfronts. The prototype of the project is a 40-square-meter model located next to the water tower in Zwijndrecht, Netherlands, which offers views of the three-rivers-point. Sustainability is a key feature of Petit Place. The prototype model's exterior is clad in solar panels that can generate approximately 9,000 kWh annually, which is three times more energy than the tiny house is expected to consume. This cladding system, dubbed the "Powerplant," also insulates the building and uses breathable Gore-Tex foil to protect it from the elements. Other exterior options include a "Green Machine" version covered in vegetation and a "Zero Waste" option made from reclaimed wood. The design uses natural, high-performance materials throughout, such as ISO flax insulation. According to architect Stefan de Vos, the goal was to create a sustainable home that "gives something back" to the user and the planet, providing a healthy living environment and low monthly utility bills. Credits Architect: RoosRos Architecten Lead Architect: Stefan de Vos Photography: Christian Fielden Partners: Petit Place, ISA Beheer Manufacturers: VELUX Group, Gore, Iroko, Isovlas, LOCI integrated Solar Roof