Australian builder Rob Scott creates one-of-a-kind tiny houses built onto antique truck chassis using recycled materials and natural timber. Dissatisfied with toxic prefab granny flats common in Australia, Scott developed his studio trucks as romantic, non-toxic alternatives that combine portable foundations with handcrafted living spaces. His daughter now uses one as her bedroom.
Builder Dan Louche of the Tiny House Project designed and constructed this custom tiny house on wheels for his mother, featuring a spacious kitchen layout without a sleeping loft. The ground-level futon sleeping arrangement maximizes counter space for a homeowner who loves to cook. The build demonstrates how tiny houses can be customized to individual lifestyle needs.
Tiny House Details
Builder: Dan Louche (Tiny House Project)
Occupant: Builder’s mother
Type: Tiny House on Wheels (THOW)
Sleeping: Ground-level futon (no loft)
Feature: Extra-large kitchen with maximum counter space
This two-part video interview with Jay Shafer, founder of Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, explores his design philosophy, personal story, and upcoming tiny house designs. Shafer pioneered the modern tiny house movement with his small house plans and has influenced countless builders seeking alternatives to conventional housing.
Interview Details
Guest: Jay Shafer
Company: Tumbleweed Tiny House Company
Format: Two-part video interview
Topics: Design philosophy, upcoming designs, personal story
This professionally-built mini caravan represents perhaps the smallest commercially manufactured travel trailer available, designed to be pulled by an electric mobility scooter. The ultra-compact design demonstrates that mobile shelter can be reduced to absolute minimums while still providing protection from elements during travel.
Caravan Details
Type: Ultra-compact travel trailer
Size: Smallest professionally-made caravan available
This DIY project creates a secret storage compartment disguised as an electrical junction box, perfect for tiny houses where hidden storage is valuable but space is limited. The project costs about $10 in materials and takes only 12-15 minutes to complete. Fake wiring makes the box appear to be a real electrical connection.
This stealth box truck conversion transforms a commercial delivery vehicle into a discreet mobile home. Unlike obvious RVs or decorated conversions, this build maintains the original commercial appearance, allowing the occupant to park in urban areas without attracting attention. The stealth approach represents one strategy for mobile tiny house living.
The Yuba Mundo cargo utility bicycle can carry up to 400 pounds, enabling riders to haul groceries, equipment, and even washing machines. With optional electric assist providing 15-25 miles of range at 20-23 mph, this cargo bike offers a practical car replacement for those embracing simple living and seeking to reduce transportation costs.
Rachel Meeks and her family demonstrate how embracing simple living creates opportunities that traditional lifestyles cannot offer. By choosing apartment living with two children and avoiding accumulating possessions, they saved enough for her husband to take a year off from work and live in Italy. Their philosophy of “less, but better” applies to possessions, time, and experiences.
German treehouse specialists Baumraum created this modern treehouse called “King of the Frogs” that sits on stainless steel stilts over a man-made pond. The structure features a tatajuba wood porch, abundant windows for natural light, and an elevated deck that connects interior and exterior spaces. The design demonstrates how tiny structures can create immersive nature experiences.
