Tiny Houses

TINY: A Story About Living Small is a documentary film that follows filmmaker Christopher Smith as he builds his own tiny house in the mountains of Boulder, Colorado—despite having no prior construction experience. Along the way, he interviews other tiny house dwellers to explore a fundamental question: What makes a good home? The Film’s Premise [...]

Austin Hay became one of the youngest tiny house builders when, as a high school student, he constructed his own tiny house on a trailer in his parents’ backyard. His story, captured in an interview by Kirsten Dirksen of Faircompanies, inspired countless others to consider building their own small homes—regardless of age or experience level. [...]

Team CASITA at Northwestern University designed and built an off-grid tiny house on a trailer as an academic project exploring sustainable, efficient housing. The 128-square-foot structure incorporated solar power, rainwater collection, and carefully selected building materials to demonstrate that small homes can operate independently from utility connections. Project Overview The CASITA project aimed to create [...]

Elaine Walker built her Tumbleweed Lusby after discovering Jay Shafer’s designs and deciding to downsize from a conventional home. Her tiny house showcases how the classic Lusby floor plan translates into a fully functional living space, with thoughtful material choices and practical amenities throughout. Exterior Features Roofing: Shingled roof for weather protection Siding: Painted cedar [...]

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 [...]

Not every tiny house needs cathedral ceilings, custom cabinetry, or a five-figure price tag. The “Plain Jane” demonstrates that a functional tiny home on wheels can be built on a modest single-axle utility trailer while still including the essentials for comfortable living. Compact Footprint, Complete Amenities Built on a 7-foot by 12-foot single-axle utility trailer [...]

This Tumbleweed Fencl tiny house, built by a young married couple named Collin and Joanna, showcases what’s possible with the popular 130 square foot floor plan. Their DIY build demonstrates how much living space you can fit into a tiny house on wheels. About the Tumbleweed Fencl The Fencl is one of Tumbleweed’s classic tiny [...]

Tiny houses offer a compelling solution for elderly individuals who want to maintain their independence. In this interview, builder Stephen Marshall of Little House on the Trailer discusses how small spaces on wheels can help seniors age in place—and the zoning challenges that come with this approach. About Stephen Marshall Stephen Marshall has been building [...]

The Roll It house challenges conventional thinking about tiny home design. Created as an experimental dwelling concept, this cylindrical structure transforms its interior simply by rotating—turning a workspace into a bedroom or a kitchen into a bathroom with a gentle push. How the Rotating Design Works Unlike traditional tiny houses where furniture folds or slides, [...]

What if a teenager decided to build their own tiny house instead of accepting the traditional path of college dorms and apartments? That’s exactly what Austin Hay did, becoming one of the youngest tiny house builders in the movement’s history. At just 16 years old, Austin began building his own Fencl tiny house in the [...]

MIT has come up with what they call SOFT Rockers. They are unique loungers made with solar panels to collect and generate energy. You would be able to rock them so you can properly align them with the sun to maximize energy production. When you sit inside it gives you feedback on how you can [...]

The Cube Project tiny house is an effort to create comfortable housing for one person while having the least impact on the environment. It’s a modest size at only 10 feet on all sides, or 3x3x3 meters. Experience this tiny home in the video at the bottom of this post. Here are just a few [...]

These tiny house libraries aren’t exactly the kind you’d be able to walk into. But they’re all unique and serve a great purpose because they promote learning and literacy. They improve communities by providing free book exchanges for people. The mission is to supply more than 2,510 libraries all around the world. That’s more than [...]

The Slabtown Cube measures 12 feet by 12 feet with a full second level, creating a compact two-story tiny house with complete amenities. At 12 feet tall, the loft provides ample space for sleeping and storage while accommodating a 19 gallon water heater and RV-style washer/dryer combo. Slabtown Cube Specifications Builder: Slabtown Customs Footprint: 12 [...]

This Tiny Texas Houses cabin measures 10 by 12 feet with a 6 by 11 foot front porch, built almost entirely from reclaimed materials dating back over a century. The rustic construction features 125-year-old cedar porch posts, 1800s-era long leaf pine siding, and corrugated metal roofing from the early 1900s. Cabin Specifications Builder: Tiny Texas [...]

This 130 square foot tiny house sits on a 9 by 18 foot trailer, occupying roughly the same footprint as a parking space. Built by an engineer who wanted a permanent home that could travel with him, the house provides the stability of homeownership with the flexibility of mobility. Tiny House Specifications Size: 130 square [...]

Tumbleweed Tiny House Company and founder Jay Shafer appeared on Fox Business for an in-depth tour of their 170 square foot Popomo tiny house. The segment explores every area of the compact home including the bedroom with shelving, closet storage, open living room, tiny kitchen, and surprisingly functional bathroom. Featured Tiny House Model: Tumbleweed Popomo [...]