Studio Shed, based in Boulder, Colorado, manufactures prefab backyard structures designed for offices, studios, storage, and additional living space. Their buildings ship as pre-fabricated panels and can be professionally installed on-site.
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Platform tents offer a middle ground between traditional camping and cabin stays. At Dosewallips State Park in Washington State, visitors can experience this style of rustic glamping in canvas-walled structures built on raised wooden platforms.
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Dunton Hot Springs in Colorado transforms a restored ghost town into a luxury resort featuring historic cabins. Set in an alpine valley with mountain views and a waterfall, this all-inclusive destination offers accommodations ranging from tiny cabins to larger historic structures.
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Blu Homes manufactures prefab homes using computer modeling and a unique folding technology that reduces shipping and setup costs. Based in Massachusetts, the company produces green homes for residential, commercial, and institutional customers.
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Living in a tiny house doesn’t mean giving up music. This episode of Tiny Yellow House with Derek Diedricksen explores musical instruments that work well in small spaces, featuring a live performance with guitarist Bill Bracken and a Doumbek drum.
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Jay Shafer helped launch the modern tiny house movement through his founding of Tumbleweed Tiny House Company and later Four Lights Tiny House Company. His designs and advocacy brought tiny living into mainstream awareness, inspiring thousands to consider downsizing.
Richard “Dugout Dick” Zimmerman lived in hand-dug caves along Idaho’s Salmon River for over 60 years. Using only a pickax, shovel, and wheelbarrow, he carved an entire community of cave dwellings into the hillside and rented them to visitors seeking simple, off-grid living.
Architect Gary Chang transformed his 330 square foot Hong Kong apartment into a shape-shifting space with 24 different configurations. Using sliding walls and convertible furniture, the “Domestic Transformer” demonstrates how technology and design can maximize small urban living spaces.
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OfficePOD manufactures prefabricated backyard office structures designed for remote workers who need dedicated workspace at home. These compact, modern pods provide separation between work and home life while eliminating commuting.
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