If like me you’ve been wanting to see more tiny house communities come to life you’ll probably really enjoy this post (and the videos below).
Because projects like this can serve as a model for any of us to follow or at least learn from to create more tiny living micro communities around the world.
I like the idea of independent ‘micro’ communities created by relatively small groups of people who exchange labor with each other to keep building costs low.
But if you wanted (or the group wanted) the land could also eventually serve as a learning center, farm, sustainable living learning center, etc.
DIY Micro Tiny House Community in France
I encourage you to learn how a group of friends and fellow carpenters built this micro community using very little money and their own labor in a fairy tale forest setting in France:
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In this post I wanted to show you Molecule Tiny Homes latest tiny house project which is a 9′ x 20′ home built on skids.
It was built for a client so it’s already sold for $45,000 USD. That might sound like a lot of money but it’s a ready made, ready to live in tiny home. A really nice one too. Inside there’s even a full size soaking bath tub and staircase to a 9’x10′ sleeping loft. And much more. You just have to look at it below.
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Molecule Tiny Homes Builds a 9′ x 20′ Tiny House
I encourage you to enjoy the complete tour (inside and out) plus a video tour with full explanation of the home below:
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I wanted to show you how tiny house communities like this Opportunity Village in Eugene, Oregon are being used to help the now formerly homeless.
This is just one of the reasons why I love tiny housing. They empower people! And this is how I’d like to see more of them being used. In a way that lifts people up.
Especially those who are in need. This village opened its doors in August and it has been a success.
Current residents are officially formerly homeless and they maintain the property and govern themselves. They’re proud of what they have.
Tiny Housing to End and Empower Homeless
I encourage you to enjoy the videos, interview and information on this community to empower homeless people using tiny housing below (plus how they’re creating yet another one!):
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If you’ve been looking into tiny house sleeping lofts and wondering it wouldn’t be stuffy and hot up there you’re in the right place.
I like answering tiny house questions I receive from Facebook and Email here on the blog because then everyone (including you) can benefit from it.
Today’s question is from Michael and you can read it yourself below:
Alex, I love some of the tiny house designs in your newsletter, but one issue I never see mentioned is the terrible heat problem of sleeping in a loft with no air conditioning. Anyone who has gone up in an attic of a home in the summer knows you could not live in one of these small homes.
This is a great question and I’m glad he brought it up. (Thanks Mike!)
Isn’t It Too Stuffy & Hot in Tiny House Sleeping Lofts?
Well, I can introduce you to Dee Williams, who has been living in her tiny house (with a loft) for more than 7 years now.
But since she’s in Portland, OR heat is not too much of an issue for her.
So what if you live in somewhere like Florida? Or even New York in the summer. It gets hot.
Here’s how to stay cool in a tiny house loft during the heat (and I invite you to add your tips and tricks in the comments too):
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I’ve been wanting to introduce you to ShelterWise‘s 96 sq. ft. Salsa Box Tiny House on wheels so here it is. You might like this mobile micro cabin if you want a cozy and compact micro home for simple living and occasional traveling because it’s an easy to tow tiny home.
The one you’re seeing here is the 12′ model but it’s also available in 16′ and 20’ lengths. And everything about it works pretty much just like an RV (30 amp hookup and water connections). What might surprise you is what’s inside (full bathroom, kitchen, and queen bed for sleeping).
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Simple Living in 96 Sq. Ft. Micro House
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In this post I’m showing you a 129 sq. ft. micro apartment in Paris with kitchen, bed and bath.
And how this woman re-created the space to meet her needs in this tiny space (granted she is an architect).
But when you go inside into the living room the bed rolls right out of wall and if you roll it out only half way you can use it as a couch.
After you enjoy the photo tour, video tour, interview, and discussion below I’d like to ask you to join our discussion in the comments (would you rather live in tiny house in your favorite rural setting or a micro apartment in your favorite city?)
How This Woman Went Tiny in a Paris Micro Apartment
All of the pillows and everything you need to make the bed are stored in wall cabinets right by the roll out bed.
So essentially your living room transforms into your bedroom whenever you’d like. But it gets even more interesting…
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This is Paula and Skip’s Edwardian 500-sq.-ft. small house with a traditional style by Smallworks Studios & Laneway Housing.
They specialize in small cottages, ADU’s, and Laneway Housing. Take a look!
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Paul and Skip’s 500 square foot small house in a traditional style.
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In 2011, Toledo Museum of Art received a donation from community partners The Andersons and The Lathrop Company for materials, labor, and transportation costs to build a Tumbleweed tiny house. The model chosen was the 65-square-foot Tumbleweed XS House.
The little house was included as part of the Small Worlds exhibition to represent the small house movement. It features a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and a sleeping loft and sits on a 7′ x 10′ utility trailer. This is one of the lightest and smallest tiny houses you can tow from Jay Shafer’s designs. The house is going to be auctioned off this spring and the proceeds will go towards benefiting early childhood programming at the Toledo Museum of Art.
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Tumbleweed XS Tiny House at Toledo Museum of Art
Photos by Andrew Weber and Tim Motz
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Dee Williams is one of the most influential figures in the modern tiny house movement. After a health scare prompted her to reevaluate her priorities, she built an 84-square-foot house on wheels for less than $10,000 and parked it in a friend’s backyard—a decision that would inspire thousands of others to rethink their relationship with space and possessions.
The House That Started a Movement
Dee’s tiny house demonstrates that comfortable living doesn’t require much space. Her approach prioritizes simplicity over amenities:
- 84 square feet of living space on a trailer
- One-burner stove for cooking
- Composting toilet (no traditional plumbing)
- No shower—she uses her host home’s facilities
- Minimal utility costs due to the tiny footprint
The house sits in her friends’ backyard, an arrangement that exemplifies the community-oriented approach many tiny house dwellers adopt.
Photo Credit: Tammy Strobel
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