The hogan is a traditional dwelling of the Navajo (Diné) people, constructed from logs and earth. These structures serve both as homes and as sacred spaces for ceremonies, representing an important connection between shelter and spiritual practice. Hogan Exterior Photo by George Burba Hogan, the traditional Navajo red clay earth house, with backdrop of famous…
This video documents the construction of a custom yurt, providing a visual guide to assembling these traditional round structures. Yurts offer a portable, affordable alternative to conventional housing. Video: Yurt Construction
Computer armoires provide a way to create a home office that disappears when not in use. These cabinet-style desks contain workspace, storage, and equipment behind doors that close to hide clutter—ideal for tiny houses where the living room doubles as an office. Computer Armoire Open
Shelter-Kit offers prefab cabin packages designed for owner assembly. With sizes starting at 144 square feet and estimated assembly times of 3-4 days with two people, these kits provide an accessible entry point for tiny house construction. Shelter-Kit Cabin Front View
There’s a nice view of the door that I really wanted to show. This thing is so cool! So you’ve already seen Deek’s Hickshaw pictures.. Now check out his new video that he uploaded to YouTube yesterday.
Going car-free aligns naturally with tiny house living—both prioritize simplicity, lower costs, and reduced environmental impact. This guide covers how to replace car ownership with a combination of bicycles, public transit, and rideshare services.
The Bodega is an original Jay Shafer design from Tumbleweed Tiny House Company. This cottage plan includes a full bedroom, fireplace, bathroom, and kitchen in a compact footprint. The modular design allows building as a 261 sq ft studio or expanding to 356 sq ft with an added rear bedroom. Bodega Cottage Exterior via HousePlans.com/Tumbleweed…
The No Impact Man Documentary follows a family in New York City attempting to live with zero environmental impact. Their experiment—using bicycles, eliminating electricity, eating only local food, composting, avoiding new purchases, and removing TV—offers insights relevant to tiny house living. The film shows the difficulty of releasing familiar comforts, but also reveals the benefits:…
Cabin Fever manufactures prefab structures designed for longevity and portability. Some models are engineered to be relocated, and at just 120 square feet, the Zip cabin is permit-exempt in most localities. The Zip Prefab Cabin Images © Cabin Fever
The Hickshaw is a micro cabin built by Derek “Deek” Diedricksen using recycled materials for under $200. This compact getaway demonstrates that functional small structures can be built on minimal budgets using salvaged materials. The Hickshaw Micro Cabin
