This small house, inspired by a cycle trip and life lived out of panniers, is defined by a simple gable form and a sturdy black rain screen. The compact, 30 square metre, one-bedroom home utilises cleverly crafted spatial devices to pack a lot of punch into a small place without compromising the scale of the living areas. With a combination of passive house measures and structural insulated panels, virtually no additional energy is required to maintain a consistent level of thermal comfort against the backdrop of the unforgiving Central Otago climate.