Mat and Danielle from Exploring Alternatives trekked 4 km into the woods to stay in a 270 sq. ft. prospector-style tent that is completely off-grid. The tents are rented out as 4-season accommodation for outdoor enthusiasts in Québec’s Gatineau Park but that’s not the only reason the couple was interested in checking it out. They [...]
Micro Houses
Man Builds Tiny Ford Ranger House Truck for $500
This is a tiny Ford Ranger house truck that was built in one month for only about $500 in materials. It was built using about 90% recycled materials using a 2000 Ford Ranger as the chassis. Inside, you’ll find a bed, bench, and storage. Joe, the owner/builder, was able to build it himself in about [...]
Couple’s 242 Sq. Ft. Micro Apartment in NYC
This is one couple’s beautiful 242 sq. ft. micro apartment in New York City that was featured on Curbed. In fact, it was once a dormitory for Hudson River dockworkers which was converted into the wonderful studio apartment that it is today. Please enjoy, learn more, and re-share below. Thank you! Couple’s 242 Sq. Ft. [...]
Daniel’s DIY Zen Den Micro Camper
This is Daniel Mohr’s DIY Zen Den Micro Camper. It’s a micro traveling camper built from recycled materials. I built my Zen Den from scratch to travel to remote destinations and have a solid secure and warm structure. I wanted it to look good too. Check out the photos of the construction and final product [...]
Tiny House Built for $2500 with a Geo-Dome Window
This is a 107-square-foot off-grid tiny house that was built for only $2,500 using mostly reclaimed materials. It was built with the help of 15 people working together to make it happen and it features a unique geodesic dome window. When you go inside, you’ll find a living area with a couch and workstation and [...]
Recycled Tiny House Built for only $420
This is a 67-square-feet recycled tiny house built for only $420. It’s built on privately owned land where residents are developing their own DIY community. Residents get to use the land for free in exchange for developing it with other structures, farming, and more. In the future, we believe more vacant land owners will allow this sort [...]
Pete’s 125 Sq. Ft. Tiny House on Wheels in British Columbia
While volunteering at a cold-weather shelter near my home in Grand Forks, British Columbia, I was consulted about designing transitional housing for the homeless. After some discussions with the staff and guests at the shelter I went home to draft some floor plans that I thought might meet the housing needs of the homeless, with [...]
