How would you like to experience tiny house living without having to build one for yourself? This one has been popping up all over the web recently, and I wanted to make sure everyone got a chance to see it. I would like to thank Alex of Shedworking for pointing this one out to me.

Located on Bowen Island in British Columbia, in a cool out of the way spot and called the Eco-Shed, this little place is available for rent on a nightly basis. It’s design is green construction, has a passive-solar design, reclaimed and FSC-certified wood, super efficient fixtures and windows, and nontoxic materials and finishes.

It is situated in a peaceful setting, with a fantastic view. To find out all the details on rates, location and reservations visit the Eco-Shed website.

Photo credits Eco-Shed.

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William Kastrinos of Tortoise Shell Homes has come up with the perfect answer for the do-it-yourself tiny house builder. He has constructed a 128 sq ft, 8′ x 16′ home built from Codding Steel with a built in full size shower already plumbed and ready to use. You get all this at a low price of just $7,500. Bill calls this home the “Naked Galapagos.”

You as the do-it-yourselfer get to choose your siding, roofing, interior walls and appliances. The cool thing is that you can build this and pay as you go. Complete it in a week or a year, you decide.

I’ve had the privilege of seeing these in person and they are well constructed and have been test driven all over the Sonoma Coast. These are built to last and with proper completing should give you years of enjoyment. If you are looking for that tiny house to live in full time or that vacation get-a-way, or an extra room to add to your existing house, be sure and check out the “Naked Galapagos” from Tortoise Shell Homes.

Pictures below give more detail to the Codding Steel construction of the home. The Galapagos is also available as a finished and completed home for $19,500.

For more information contact Bill at 707-206-7581 or email him at info@tortoiseshellhome.com and let Bill know that you heard about the “Naked Galapagos” from the Tiny House Blog.

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New Englanders:
come build a tiny structure on wheels this summer!

This summer, Elizabeth Turnbull is designing & building her own tiny house to live in as a Yale graduate student.  Come join her!  She  is opening the building process to the community in a series of ‘burgers & barnraising-style’  building parties with family, friends, small house enthusiasts and other interested folks.  The structure is being built on the campus of The Governor’s Academy in Byfield, MA.  Elizabeth will supply all your meals and can even offer places to stay.  Her last two building weekends are July 26/27 and Aug 2/3.  Please RSVP to turnbulltinyhouse@gmail.com if you are interested - you’re welcome to come for a few hours or the whole weekend.

Framed on an 8 x 18 flatbed trailer, Elizabeth’s house has solar power, a composting toilet, a kitchen, a sleeping loft, and a generous workspace.  It has been built with the most environmentally considerate materials she has been able to find.  Her goals for the project are elaborated upon below.

Her local newspaper is following the story, too.  You can check out the first four articles here:

Newburyport Daily News Article 1
Newburyport Daily News Article 2
Newburyport Daily News Article 3
Newburyport Daily News Article 4

Elizabeth says that many organizations and members of the community have offered generous donations and materials.  A roof & hardwood floors have been donated, as well as lights, cedar paneling and interior faux-painting services.  Check it out!  Visit the Turnbull Tiny House.

Big Goals for a Small House

• Make it beautiful and lovely to inhabit
• Source reclaimed and recycled materials where possible
• Build without VOCs, formaldehyde or toxic materials
• Incorporate energy-efficient LED & halogen lights and minimal appliances
• Celebrate a small budget!  Sustainability and Economy are sisters and should be treated as such

Minimize  fossil fuel use:

• Live near enough to Yale to easily walk, bike or use public transit
• Insulate well with natural materials

Educate and inspire with a running blog exploring the design/build process, detailing my budget, and providing resources for low-budget, low-impact structures

Open the tiny house to the communities at Yale and New Haven as a learning and demonstration opportunity.

turnbull.e@gmail.com
(978) 758.1051

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