This is “The Wedge” built by students at Laney College in Oakland, CA for the SMUD Net Zero Tiny House Competition.
The futuristic home won four awards in 2016, including best design — and I can see why. Their creative tilted back wall creates space for a second loft and comfortable living area. Gotta love something different!
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Images via Laney College
This is Callie’s Coop, a solar-powered tiny house homeless shelter designed by a 5th grader — that cost a whole $10 to build.
Callie designed this micro pod for a school project, and I’ve never seen a 5th grader with so much poise describing her brilliant creation. It includes everything from a solar oven to a rainwater catchment system to a composting toilet. And by using reclaimed materials, she kept the cost down to a meager $10 bill. Now that’s impressive!
She’s just proof that you’re never too young to start changing the world. Go Callie! (And big thanks to RelaxShacks for this video).
Related: Student-Built Housing Pods for the Homeless
Screenshots via YouTube/RelaxShacksDOTcom
Ma Maison Logique‘s second tiny house design, the Novio, is a 210 square foot minimalist stunner with an open concept floor plan and massive picture windows. Their first tiny house is here.
The Novio has clever space-saving features like a composting toilet in a drawer, a shower in a closet, and a ladder tucked away in the wall; in addition to thoughtful touches, like the skylight in the loft for stargazing. Some people may not enjoy the idea of a toilet hidden in their clothes closet, in which case the closet could easily be repurposed as a bathroom storage space for toilet paper, cleaning products, etc.
This tiny home was designed as a guest house for their clients, who have access to electricity year round. It is heated with 2 small electric baseboard heaters and has high performing insulation and a heat recovery air exchange ventilator (HRV) to help manage heat and humidity in the small space.
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Image © Exploring Alternatives
This is Michelle’s Pawsitively Tiny House near Columbus, Ohio. She just sent us some new pictures in response to some reader requests.
Michelle went tiny after spending a year living in a boat in New York City! Her small space allows her to spend time with family and do what she loves — rescuing and caring for animals. Read our interview with her below the pictures!
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This is Gøran Johansen’s tiny home in Norway that he built using 8 x 8 square logs.
We haven’t seen many homes built like that, so it’s pretty amazing! He documented the build on his Facebook page, but you can also read what he told us below the pictures and download the floor plans that he generously shared.
Related: Modern Tiny Mountain Cabin in Norway
Photography by Gøran Johansen
This is Michael and Michelle’s Down to Earth Getaway, an Off-Grid Tiny House in Hawaii!
The couple currently lives in their sustainable tiny that runs off solar power, a rainwater catchment system, a composting toilet and goats, but they are also branching out and renting their off-grid space for vacations. Cool!
My husband Michael and I are living in a 240 sq ft tiny house on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii. We are college students finishing up our senior year of college. My husband built the tiny house just before we got married last summer. We would love to tell our story though your website and talk about our up and coming tiny house business on the Big Island of Hawaii. We’ve been living in the house for just over 6 months now. We have learned a lot from trial and error but feel that we have a lot to share. Oh also we live with a heard of about 20 goats. Seriously, we have a lot to share.
Scroll below for pictures, videos and our interview with the couple.
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Images via Down To Earth Getaway
This is one couple’s tiny home, their Little Living Tiny House.
They shared pictures of their journey on Tumblr, and have been living tiny on a farm in California for three years now. According to their story, they downsized from a 3,200 square foot home in East Bay. Wow!
They worked with Tumbleweed to design the home of their dreams, rented land on a 5 acre ranch in Northern, CA, and moved into their 275 sq. ft. abode in Dec. 2014. Since then they’ve built benches, shelving, cabinets, storage and a lovely deck and outdoor tables to make their tiny house a tiny home.
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Images via Tumblr
This is the Tiny Getaway, the latest from Handcrafted Movement, who brought us the Urban Craftsman that we all loved.
It sports a very similar layout to the Craftsman, but has a bright cottage-like interior that I just adore.
Plus the builder managed to pack in just about everything you could want: A couch that turns into a bed, a spacious kitchen, a built-in desk, a roomy and bright loft bedroom, and a large bathroom featuring a washer/dryer combo unit. There’s even space for hanging clothing! Add in a second loft and the luxurious decor choices, and this is a 10/10 in my book.
Did I mention it was for sale? Specs, price and contact info below.
Related: Stunning Urban Craftsman Tiny House on Wheels
Images via Handcrafted Movement
This is a super long Timbercraft 37′ Tiny House on Wheels for sale in Alabama that looks like home.
Built on a gooseneck trailer, it has an awesome bedroom you can stand in and more:
The farmhouse, rustic styling and spacious size will make you feel right at home from the minute you enter. The living room is spacious with 11 foot ceilings, clerestory windows, and timber frame beams. The custom kitchen features shaker style cabinets with butcher block countertops, stainless steel appliances, and two bar serving areas.
Builder contact information detailed below!
Related: 150 Sq. Ft. Timbercraft Tiny Home
Images via Timbercraft Tiny Homes