Podd manufactures prefab container houses in Australia using shipping containers as the structural base. The company claims an estimated 5-hour construction time using hydraulic lifts to raise the roof system. Interior walls, ceilings, and floors use Austral Exflam sandwich panel composite. The design targets remote workforce housing, including mining company employee accommodations. Design Details Manufacturer:…
Architect Jeffery Broadhurst built this 140 square foot off-grid cottage in West Virginia as a DIY project. The standout feature is a full-height glass garage door that opens the interior directly to the outdoors. The remote location requires off-road vehicle access, making the self-sufficient design essential. Design Details Designer: Jeffery Broadhurst (Architect) Location: West Virginia…
Modern-Shed produces prefab studio kits ranging from their smallest 8×10 model at 80 square feet to their largest 14×30 design at 420 square feet. Based in Seattle, Washington with dealers throughout the country, the company offers cedar siding and large glass sliding doors as standard features. Uses include home offices, yoga studios, guest houses, and…
This property in Naples, Florida features three small studio guest houses in addition to a main residence. Each unit is self-contained with kitchen and bathroom facilities, making them suitable for guests or rental income. The studios are decorated with coordinating colors and share outdoor garden areas. Property Details Location: Naples, Florida Units: 3 studio guest…
Free Spirit Spheres creates suspended spherical tree houses in British Columbia, Canada. The Eve sphere shown here measures 9 feet in diameter and is constructed from cedar strips. The compact interior includes a single bed, counter space, table, shelving, and built-in speakers. Multiple spheres are available for overnight stays. Design Details Builder: Free Spirit Spheres…
The Swiss Room Box is a modular kit system that converts standard vehicles into micro campers. The system includes a rear galley similar to teardrop trailers, modular storage boxes with hidden toilet, water tanks, shower system, and sleeping platform. All components are designed to be removed when the vehicle returns to daily use. Kit Features…
Universities with architecture and woodworking programs could integrate tiny house construction into their curriculum while creating student housing. Architecture students design while woodworking classes build, with some students who participate in the project earning the opportunity to live in the completed structures. Concept Overview Programs: Architecture and woodworking departments Process: Students design and build tiny…
Marc Hyman founded Custom Cabins in Santa Barbara, California after transitioning from law and real estate careers. His company builds custom tiny houses and cabins, including structures under 120 square feet that require minimal or no permits, as well as trailer-based builds that fall under different regulations. Builder Profile Builder: Marc Hyman Company: Custom Cabins…
This prefab building system by Michael Janzen of Tiny House Design uses modular panels that can be constructed off-site and transported to the building location in a standard pickup truck. The snap-click-lock panel system allows assembly without heavy equipment, making it accessible for beginners and those with budget constraints. Plan Details Designer: Michael Janzen (Tiny…
Quick Housing Solutions, based in Sydney, Australia, has developed a line of compact modular dwellings marketed as “SHACK in a PACK.” The product range includes the one-bedroom Jillaroo, the studio Squatter, and the backyard office Joey. Design Details Manufacturer: Quick Housing Solutions Location: Sydney, Australia Construction: Modular panel system with snap-click-lock technology Assembly: No heavy…
