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Lake Michigan College Tumbleweed Weebee: 102 SF Educational Tiny House Project

on December 20, 2010

Lake Michigan College built a 102 square foot Tumbleweed Weebee tiny house as part of their Green Building Academy program. The educational project teaches sustainable construction techniques while creating a functional demonstration home. Features include a solar tube for natural kitchen lighting and plans for solar panels and a self-contained solar water heater.

Project Details

  • Model: Tumbleweed Weebee
  • Size: 102 square feet
  • Builder: Lake Michigan College Green Building Academy
  • Instructor: Aaron Closson
  • Funding: Michigan Community College Association energy grant
  • Features: Solar tube for kitchen lighting
  • Planned Additions: Solar panels, solar water heater

LMC Tiny House Exterior

Lake Michigan College Tumbleweed Weebee tiny house

Photo via Lake Michigan College


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Lessons from Educational Tiny House Projects

  • Colleges Provide Hands-On Learning: Building programs give students practical construction experience on real structures
  • Energy Grants Fund Innovation: State and association funding enables green building education initiatives
  • Solar Tubes Provide Free Lighting: Passive daylighting requires no electricity while illuminating interior spaces
  • Demonstration Homes Inspire Visitors: Completed tiny houses show possibilities to prospective builders and students
  • Classic Designs Teach Fundamentals: Proven models like the Weebee provide reliable construction learning experiences

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  • kitty
    December 20, 2010, 6:52 pm

    I love the tiny kitchen utensils!

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  • Princess Mom
    January 25, 2014, 12:51 pm

    It’s too bad he hit his back going up into the loft. I am not a tiny person, so I think this house is too small for me.

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  • Krysta
    March 24, 2014, 3:42 pm

    Wondering if anyone new of a tiny house that could be toured / checked out near Michigan…….extremely interested but would really like to see one in person. 🙂

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