This week’s tiny house is situated in the land of multi-million dollar homes. Its owner, Fiver Brown, has found a life hack to live frugally in this area. How? A floating home. It’s a former World War II lifeboat that was converted into a 481 square foot house in 1967. San Francisco Bay 481 Square [...]
Interviews
Jeremy Jackson’s Tiny House Journey: From Fear to Freedom on the Road
Jeremy Jackson was one of the early pioneers of tiny house travel. After building his own Tumbleweed-style tiny house over the course of a year—mostly by himself—he hit the road to explore America. His story offers valuable insights for anyone considering the mobile tiny house lifestyle. In this interview, Jeremy shares his motivations, fears, and [...]
Dee Williams: Pioneer of the 84-Square-Foot Tiny House Movement
Dee Williams is one of the most influential figures in the modern tiny house movement. After a health scare prompted her to reevaluate her priorities, she built an 84-square-foot house on wheels for less than $10,000 and parked it in a friend’s backyard—a decision that would inspire thousands of others to rethink their relationship with [...]
Transformer Apartment in Manhattan: 450 Square Foot Redesign with Convertible Cabinets
Architect Michael Chen and assistant Kari Anderson redesigned this 450 square foot Manhattan apartment using transformer cabinets that reconfigure the space for different uses. The renovation removed most interior walls and replaced them with moveable elements that create distinct zones for cooking, sleeping, working, entertaining, and storage. Design Details Architect: Michael Chen with Kari Anderson [...]
Custom Cabins California: Interview with Tiny House Builder Marc Hyman
Marc Hyman founded Custom Cabins in Santa Barbara, California after transitioning from law and real estate careers. His company builds custom tiny houses and cabins, including structures under 120 square feet that require minimal or no permits, as well as trailer-based builds that fall under different regulations. Builder Profile Builder: Marc Hyman Company: Custom Cabins [...]
Dan Louche Interview: Son Builds Single-Level Tiny House for His Mother
Dan Louche designed and built a tiny house for his mother after she experienced health problems from mold in her previous home. This interview covers his design decisions, the build process, and advice for first-time builders. Design Details Builder: Dan Louche Dimensions: 8′ x 20′ Foundation: Trailer Layout: Single level (no sleeping loft) Features: Large [...]
Lloyd Kahn: Self-Reliant Half-Acre Homestead and Owner-Built Home
Lloyd Kahn, author of “Shelter” and “Tiny Homes: Simple Shelter,” has spent decades documenting owner-built homes and practicing self-reliant living on his Northern California homestead. His half-acre property demonstrates how recycled materials and hands-on building create unique, personal living spaces. Video: Lloyd Kahn’s NorCal Self-Reliant Half-Acre Homestead About Lloyd Kahn Known For: Author of “Shelter,” [...]
