Not only are professionally-made tiny home videos entertaining to watch, but I believe they also help "spread the message" to a wider audience who may be initially drawn to the narrative behind the building rather than the structure itself. One of the things I particularly enjoyed about this story is how during their travels they continuously searched for the perfect (reclaimed) windows, each of which has its own story.
As for the cabin itself, I'm intrigued by their extensive use of glass. One of the biggest advantages is all that glass will make it feel like you're outside in the woods even when you're inside the cabin. They'll get plenty of natural light, as well as a myriad of interesting light patterns as the sun rises and sets each day. There also should be plenty of solar heat gain (assuming windows are oriented properly), reducing or eliminating the need for electricity and/or gas for heat. Furthermore, single-paned windows like these can be obtained very inexpensively (their cabin was built for ~$500) as home owners replace them with more energy efficient windows.
While it's great as a retreat, which it apparently is, or an artist/yoga studio, a structure with so much glass may not be ideal as a primary home as it can frequently be too hot (excessive solar gain) or too cold (heat loss through conduction, convection, and radiation). While awnings, shades, and curtains can help control solar gain, reducing heat loss in such a structure, especially with inefficient single-paned windows, can be challenging. One solution might be to install some type of thermal mass inside the cabin, like a Trombe Wall, which absorbs heat (solar radiation) during the day and then slowly releases that heat throughout the night.
Sidebar: This video is actually part of the interesting "Half Cut Tea" series of mini-documentaries on a variety of different artists.
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