Iceland doesn’t just export excellent music and beautiful people. The island is also an inspiration for a brand new ADU (accessory dwelling unit) made from recycled steel panels. Built by the architectural firm, Minarc, but constructed in Los Angeles, the Plús Hús is a contemporary and customizable structure for simple … Read more
Millennials are not the only people seeking out tiny or smaller homes. Older, especially frailer, or more vulnerable members of society are also feeling the tug of simpler living. Unfortunately, the idyllic tiny house with a ladder and loft tucked away in the woods is not the most beneficial to … Read more
Sierra Tiny Houses has been featured on the Tiny House Blog several times. Now the Northern California company is offering tiny house kits and Trailer Made trailers for anyone looking to build their own home in a much shorter time. The Roomy Retreat is one of the Sierra Tiny Houses … Read more
The self-contained, smart concept home is becoming more available to the masses, especially people who don’t mind moving around. The prefabricated Cabin Spacey is joining the location-independent group with the intention of building easily accessible cabins all around the world. These 370 square foot homes can be purchased and transported … Read more
This unique, smart home is setting up to not only be a stylish and minimalist place to live, but also a futuristic option for overcrowded cities. During the Kasita Roadshow, a trip through several western U.S. cities, I had a chance to tour the 374 square foot micro home in … Read more
What looks more like a giant egg or Kurt Russell’s character’s spaceship in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is actually an off-grid pod capable of self-sustainable and tiny living. The Ecocapsule, designed in the Slovak Republic, can also be ordered online and shipped to ports in the U.S., Australia, New … Read more
More than six years ago, the Tiny House Blog featured the fabulous prefabs of Kanga Room Systems. At the time, tiny prefabs were still difficult to come by and some companies were a bit fly by night. Kanga Room Systems are not only still around, but their clean, sophisticated designs … Read more
Urban settings are slowly being transformed by the tiny house. Whether it be micro apartments or newly accepted ADUs, tiny spaces are becoming more accepted within cities and larger towns. The typical cityscape is due to change even more with the development of the airy Kasita and “The Stack” concept. … Read more
Hemp is not only showing up in clothing, bedding and food but now it’s being used to build homes. Ryan Chadwick and his wife, Emily Franz, own StayKondo, a manufacturing company with a new design for a hemp-based modular house. StayKondo manufactures modular tiny homes out of industrial hemp. … Read more
IronTown Homes, based in Spanish Fork, Utah, has been building modular homes for over 25 years. Their first foray into the tiny house market is with the brand new SLEDhaus. The SLEDhaus is having its debut at the Utah Valley Parade of Homes. SLEDhaus is still in the initial phase, but this … Read more
Many park models, while being a more robust tiny homes, sometimes end up looking exactly alike. You won’t see that with West Coast Homes and their park model designs. Each of their four cottages have a unique style as well as luxurious amenities like fireplaces, flexible living spaces and rooftop … Read more
Reminiscent of Norway’s backcountry cottages or New Zealand’s bach structures, BZB kit cabins are manufactured in Europe, but available in the U.S. The Connecticut based company offers many sizes and shapes. Each of the cabins are designed to be placed on a solid foundation for tiny backyard living. The 212 … Read more