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Tiny Houses on NPR: Derek Diedricksen and the Small House Movement

on June 27, 2010

NPR News featured tiny house builder Derek Diedricksen and the broader small house movement, exploring why people choose to live in unconventional small dwellings.

About the Feature

The NPR story highlighted how the tiny house movement has grown beyond just the houses themselves to include dedicated websites, traveling builders, and a community of enthusiasts across North America.


From the NPR Story

The only thing tiny about the tiny house movement is the size of the houses themselves. There are a slew of websites devoted to the scene, and tiny house evangelists based in California and Vermont are busy traveling around North America helping people build these little homes.

“I’m just a freelance, insane guy working out of his backyard building stuff for people when the need arises,” says Derek Diedricksen, 33, a tiny house enthusiast who lives outside of Boston.

About Derek Diedricksen

  • Known For: Tiny house building and workshops
  • Location: Outside Boston, Massachusetts
  • Approach: DIY construction, often from salvaged materials
  • Projects: RelaxShax, Micro Shelters
  • Author: “Humble Homes, Simple Shacks” and “Microshelters”

Lessons from Tiny House Media Coverage

  • Mainstream Media Spreads Awareness: NPR coverage introduced tiny houses to broader audiences
  • Individual Builders Drive the Movement: Enthusiasts working from backyards create most innovation
  • Community Matters: Websites and gatherings connect like-minded builders
  • DIY Spirit Defines the Culture: Self-building remains central to tiny house values
  • The Movement Keeps Growing: Media attention reflects and amplifies public interest

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