Tiny Houses

Jay Shafer, the founder of Tumbleweed Houses, designed the Epu tiny house and offers building plans for those interested in their very own little home on wheels. He lived in this design for several years before selling it so that he can create more. This post will give you all of the information you need [...]

Anderjack Box Bungalow Tiny House Plans The Anderjack is one of Tumbleweed Houses’ designs in the Box Bungalow category, created during the early days of the modern tiny house movement. This design was created by Jay Shafer, a pioneer of the tiny house movement who lived in small spaces since 1997. Shafer founded Tumbleweed Tiny [...]

Dan Louche is one of the pioneers of the modern tiny house movement. Through his company Tiny Home Builders, he has helped countless people design and build their own tiny homes on wheels. Here’s a look at two of his foundational designs: Tiny Retirement and Tiny Living. Dan Louche’s Tiny House Designs We first interviewed [...]

Editor’s note: This is a historical post from 2011. Tiny Green Cabins is no longer in operation. Jim Wilkins from Tiny Green Cabins contacted us with a tiny house photo contest announcement. Celebrate Your Space Photo Contest To qualify your home must be between 50-500 square feet. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) – Sep [...]

Evan and Gabby are a couple who built their own tiny house together. Gabby was the one who brought Evan on to the idea of simple living to this extreme. They chose the Tumbleweed Tarleton building plans that Jay Shafer designed. A Custom Built Travel Trailer Their tiny house is registered as a custom-made RV. [...]

Editor’s note: The Log Pod company appears to no longer be in operation. This post is preserved as an example of innovative tiny cabin design. Trevor Richardson created The Log Pod tiny cabins in the UK. Here’s the story of how these tiny cabins came to be. Trevor was looking for ways to increase the [...]

Imagine watching the Northern Lights from the comfort of your bed, surrounded by thermal glass that keeps you warm while offering unobstructed views of the Arctic sky. That’s exactly what you can experience at Hotel Kakslauttanen in Saariselka, Finland, where 20 glass igloo tiny houses form a unique village designed specifically for aurora viewing. Igloo [...]

TuboHotel is a unique hotel that has utilized inexpensive materials to provide affordable accommodations to its customers. Tubo means tube in Spanish. In 2006 architect Andreas Strauss used recycled concrete pipes to create a tiny houses to be used as hotel rooms (DasparkHotel). T3Arc designed and built TuboHotel with inspiration from the work of Andreas. [...]

Derek “Deek” Diedricksen of RelaxShacks.com has spent his life building tiny structures—from childhood backyard forts to dozens of micro cabins, sleeping huts, and unconventional shelters. Self-described as a “bizzar-chitect,” Deek approaches tiny architecture with creativity, resourcefulness, and a healthy skepticism of conventional housing norms. Origins of a Micro Builder Deek’s passion for small structures started [...]

Twelve Cubed makes a 12′ by 12′ cube house. At such a small size you’d be surprised as to what fits inside. Small houses like this one create opportunities for people while helping the environment. Small spaces can help you get out of debt or start a new career because they help you save money. [...]

Ann Holley is a student at Alfred University at the Museum of Fine Arts. A few short years ago she and her partner Darren Macca decided to build their own tiny house of just 125 square feet. Off-the-Grid Tiny House It was originally located on the property of AU and it is completely off the [...]

This tiny log cabin on a trailer is 8′ x 16′. It’s in Plattsburgh, NY and if you have been wanting to stay in a tiny house for a few nights–you can take your next vacation in this one! If your spouse or significant other is hesitant this can be a way for you to [...]

Earlier this year I showed you this garage that was converted into a small modern house. It’s unique because of it’s multifunctional interior design. But also because it was originally an unwanted and abandoned garage. There are sliding doors that can optionally cover the entire house, giving the resident maximum privacy. Even when it’s all [...]

Meet Steve and Wendy, who are designing and building their own tiny house to live in permanently. About a year ago they began to adjust their lives so that they could achieve some of the things that they have always wanted to do in life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIgUADj8gBg This Tiny House Means this Family’s Dreams After years [...]

In one of the earliest moments tiny houses appeared on mainstream television, HGTV’s Design Star dedicated an entire episode to the tiny house concept—and the results were fascinating. In Season 6, Episode 9 of Design Star, the three final contestants faced an unexpected challenge: design an entire house. The twist? Each house would be just [...]

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 [...]

When HGTV’s Design Star featured Tumbleweed Tiny Houses, it marked a significant moment for the tiny house movement. The episode challenged three finalist contestants to design the interiors of Jay Shafer’s 99 square foot Box Bungalow tiny houses—bringing small-space living to millions of mainstream viewers. The Challenge: Design a 99 Square Foot Home Photo courtesy [...]