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Tankless Water Heater/Shower

Here’s an interesting portable system that can be energized by a propane tank, and supplied by a garden hose. The Eccotemp L-5 provides a hot shower without having to be fed by a separate hot water source. The only downside for true portability is that it needs 20lbs of water pressure to operate, so you can’t use a simple gravity feed. A 12-volt pump however will provide the necessary pressure, and it can draw from any nearby clean water source. Ignition is powered by two D cell batteries.

The Shaker stove is both classic simplicity and a modern beauty united in harmony. It reflects the coziness of a fireplace. The minimized design is multifunctional, fitting in with any interior. Its relatively small size and clean lines make it worth considering for overnighters or tiny homes.

It comes in black steel and measures 41” high, 34” wide, and 21” deep. It’s available with a short table that has a small shelf under the door or with a long table that has a bench, so you can sit comfortably close to the fire. Choose either a left or right side loading door and top or back vent. The Shaker is made in Germany and designed by Antonio Citterio with Toan Nguyen.

It is the winner of the prestigious reddot design award and the Chicago Museum of Architecture and Design Good Design award for 2006.

Available in the U.S. at : Wittus Fire By Design

When you need a specialized equipment or accesories for compact land-based spaces, sometimes the best place to turn is the boating industry. A company called Dickinson Marine makes a fantastic miniaturized propane heater that is not only pretty to look at – like a fireplace – but will also heat a small space in a jiffy, and maintain warmth.

With deft planning and installation, it can be an attractive add to a pavilion, simultaneously taking the chill out of the air, and adding a special visual feature.

Jay Shafer, who lives in a house of approximately 100 square feet, uses a Dickinson unit as his primary heat source. You can see it in operation, Jay’s house on YouTube.

If you are building a custom pavilion, or if you have design latitude regarding roofing materials, you may want to consider a copper shingle roof. Copper – when new, or if treated – can maintain a golden reflectivity that will make your little building literally and figuratively shine. If your building will be viewed from a distance, a copper roof will certainly stand out.

One of the nice features about copper shingles – when compared with copper standing-seam roofing – is that it can be installed pretty much in the same way as asphalt roofing.
And it will last for many more years.

Take a look at Bennington Copper Roof Shingles.