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.
Dan Louche documented his complete tiny house build process and compiled it into a comprehensive plans package. After building a tiny house on a trailer for his mother in Florida, he created this resource including his construction book, architectural plans, electrical diagrams, materials list with pricing, and the original SketchUp 3D model file.
Package Contents
Builder: Dan Louche
Book: Step-by-step construction documentation with photos
Plans: Architectural drawings for the design
Electrical: Wiring diagram
Materials List: Organized by category with approximate costs
3D Model: SketchUp file for viewing and modification
The Tumbleweed Tarleton model features the largest kitchen of any Tumbleweed tiny house design. The layout places the kitchen in a dedicated 6′ x 4′ space, leaving the main living area more open with a sleeping loft above.
Design Details
Manufacturer: Tumbleweed Houses
Model: Tarleton
Kitchen: 6′ x 4′ dedicated space (largest Tumbleweed kitchen)
Sleeping: Upstairs loft
Features: Front porch, vaulted ceilings in main room, storage loft above entry
Similar Model: Lusby (with kitchen in living area instead)
The Tumbleweed Lusby tiny house packs efficient living into 117 square feet. The design features an upstairs sleeping loft, a kitchen integrated into the main living area, and vaulted ceilings that make the compact space feel open and airy.
Design Details
Manufacturer: Tumbleweed Houses
Model: Lusby
Size: 117 square feet
Layout: Kitchen/living area with dining table, 6′ x 4′ back room, sleeping loft
The Tumbleweed Epu is an 89 square foot tiny house designed for mobility. Built on a dual axle trailer, this compact design includes an actual porch, a kitchen in the rear, an open main room with a built-in desk, and a sleeping loft above.
Design Details
Manufacturer: Tumbleweed Houses
Model: Epu
Size: 89 square feet
Trailer: Dual axle
Layout: Kitchen in rear, open main room with built-in desk
The Tumbleweed XS House is one of the smallest tiny house designs at just 65 square feet. This ultra-compact dwelling includes a kitchenette with marine-style fireplace, a main living area, and a sleeping loft with closet space.
Going this small has its benefits: the house is easy to park, tow, and maneuver. It also requires a less expensive trailer and is easier to build and move than larger models.
This 12×24 tiny house design by Michael Janzen of Tiny House Design demonstrates how a compact 288 square foot footprint can include all essential living spaces with an optional sleeping loft for additional room.
Video: 12×24 Tiny House Design Walkthrough
This video walks through the design showing how all components fit together.
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.
