The Luminaire: A Sustainable and Luxurious Tiny House on Wheels

Redesigning the Concept of Tiny Homes

Inspired by the desire to live a more sustainable and simplified lifestyle, Erin Adams created The Luminaire as a solution to reduce her carbon footprint and embrace a more eco-friendly way of living. Unlike most wheeled tiny homes on the market, The Luminaire is custom-designed for full-time living and offers a range of functional aspects and luxurious amenities.

Measuring 7.5 feet in width and 27 feet in length, The Luminaire provides ample space for comfortable living. It features a full kitchen, standard sofa, fireplace, full-size bathtub, 7-foot closet, dressing vanity area, standing height in the master bedroom, full-size washer and dryer, guest sleeping loft, dining area, and 14 windows to maximize natural light.

One of the key strengths of The Luminaire is its seamless functionality. Unlike many tiny homes that require manual transformations to access different functions, The Luminaire allows for simultaneous use of all its features without any additional labor. This design innovation sets it apart from other tiny homes on the market.

Constructed on a custom triple-axle trailer with dropped axles and flush member framing, The Luminaire is road legal and can be towed with a standard 1-ton pickup truck. It is equipped with power, water, and waste hookups similar to an RV, and heating and cooling are provided by an energy-efficient mini-split unit. The home also features an on-demand hot water heater and an Energy Recovery Ventilator for improved indoor air quality.

The Luminaire project began in May 2016 with extensive research on existing tiny homes. Erin Adams identified a need for a layout suitable for full-time adult living, while also reducing her carbon footprint and maintaining the amenities found in traditional housing. The research involved attending numerous tiny home expos, conducting interviews with tiny home dwellers, and reviewing thousands of existing tiny home plans.

Despite the challenges of fitting modern amenities into a compact space and navigating the lack of residential building codes for micro-dwellings, Erin Adams successfully created The Luminaire. The result is a tiny house on wheels that offers a sustainable and luxurious living experience.

The Luminaire has garnered recognition for its exceptional design. In 2019, it was awarded the Iron A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building, and Structure Design category. This prestigious award recognizes designs that are well-designed, practical, and innovative, meeting professional and industrial requirements.

With The Luminaire, Erin Adams has redefined the concept of tiny homes, proving that downsizing does not mean sacrificing comfort or luxury. This innovative design offers a sustainable and sophisticated lifestyle, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a more eco-friendly and simplified way of living.