Walker and Heather’s 8×24-foot tiny house on wheels in Portland, Oregon is one of the most unique builds we have featured — a naturally-built home with a curved living roof, biophilic design elements, recycled materials, honeycomb loft storage, and a hand-crafted interior that manages to feel modern, whimsical, and zen all at once. It was designed by the couple and built with the help of Ben Garratt of Tiny Healthy Homes in Vancouver.
Images courtesy of Living Big In A Tiny House
A One-of-a-Kind Curved Ceiling
The interior ceiling follows the curve of the living roof above, creating a shape you almost never see in a tiny house. The effect is organic and beautiful — it feels less like a rectangular box and more like being inside something that grew naturally.
Images courtesy of Living Big In A Tiny House
Honeycomb Loft Storage and Multi-Use Staircase
Upstairs, honeycomb-shaped storage compartments line the loft wall, doubling as both organization and a privacy screen. The staircase itself pulls double duty as kitchen storage — every element in this home serves at least two purposes.
Images courtesy of Living Big In A Tiny House
A Custom Bathroom with Creative Tile Work
The bathroom is heavily customized with creative tile work, unique countertops, and a one-of-a-kind sink. Like everything else in this build, the bathroom reflects the couple’s commitment to thoughtful, nature-inspired design rather than off-the-shelf solutions.
Images courtesy of Living Big In A Tiny House
Modern and Quirky Exterior
Images courtesy of Living Big In A Tiny House
What Is Biophilic Design?
Biophilic design refers to the connection between our built environment and the living world around us. It speaks to our innate love of nature and our connection with living systems. This tiny home incorporates natural building materials, a living green roof, recycled elements, and a composting toilet — proving that a tiny house can have a genuinely positive environmental impact while also being a beautiful place to live.
Video Tour
Watch the full tour from Living Big In A Tiny House to see every detail of this naturally-built tiny home:
Builder’s Tour Before Delivery
This second video from Ben Garratt shows the tiny house before it was delivered to Portland:
Learn More
- Watch the full tour on Living Big In A Tiny House
- Original article at livingbiginatinyhouse.com
- Ben Garratt — Tiny Healthy Homes (Builder)
- @tinylivingbuildings on Instagram
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Thanks for the post! Loving living in it! We’ve posted a bunch of short 1 min videos updating the process and the design decisions on instagram and Facebook. Come check it out.
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At first glance I thought this was a Zyl Vardos house. Quirky enough to be so that’s for real.
Eric, same here… but I don’t think they are making houses anymore which is unfortunate as they were killer designs.
No, Zyl Vardos is still active… Just no longer posting regularly on social media but they’re taking orders for 2023. So clearly very busy…
I enjoy reading James D.’s frequent comments/observations. Very informative and practical. Keep up the excellent work, James D, wherever and whoever U are. Stephan of Arkansas
LOVE this tiny house! Incorporating nature, recycled materials, the curved roof & having plants on top…AMAZING! Awesome design!!!
Plants on top are so cool!
All the finishes were so pretty! I love the countertops in the bath and the kitchen. The honeycomb wall was clever, too. It is a unique design.
How do they get into the shower? It looks like there is a half wall there and no opening.
Cool house, I like the roof unless they live where they get snow.
It’s a built in bathtub/shower…
Yes I see its a built in shower. I was wondering how they get in the shower I don’t see an opening. I don’t see where the half wall has a door or gate or something.
No, I said Bathtub/Shower, it’s not just a shower but also a bathtub… It’s in the style of a Japanese Soaking Tub with just enough room for 2 to sit in it…
WOW!!!! So wonderfully quirky and creative! Living in something like this might just change ones attitude about life itself! I love the roof line and all of the unconventional design choices, especially that incredible ceiling! The honeycomb privacy screen for the loft is fabulous! I may have made a few changes in colors and basic materials but would choose to use equally clever tiles or wood or colors. What a refreshing space!