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…
The “Woodie” teardrop camper from Silver Tears Campers in Roanoke, Virginia, represents a distinctive approach to teardrop design—combining the classic teardrop silhouette with mahogany plywood exterior paneling that evokes the wood-sided station wagons of the mid-20th century. Size Options The Woodie design is available in two sizes: 4′ x 8′: Full-size bed (47″ x 72″),…
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…
SunRay Kelley is one of the most distinctive natural builders in the world. His homestead, often called “Natural Village,” features a collection of handcrafted organic structures that blur the line between architecture and sculpture. What makes Kelley’s work special is his philosophy: each building emerges from the natural materials at hand and the landscape itself,…
A winner has been selected for Deek‘s Humble Homes, Simple Shacks book giveaway. It was great reading all of your comments and suggestions. So I made a video that tells it all. Including how I picked the winner. You can watch it right here below. Don’t worry–we’ll have giveaways like this more often. Thank you…
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. This Tiny House Means this Family’s Dreams After years of…
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…
