Building houses from shipping containers is not new, but I think this might be the first company I have seen that builds smaller homes that are environmentally friendly and can be secured tight like a tiny little bunker. Ecopods are built from recycled 8×20 steel shipping containers transformed into living, … Read more
I live in Sonoma County in Northern California and it has kind of become a mecca for tiny house builders. There are three all within a 20 mile radius and I think there will be more in the future. Another area in the Northwest seems to be taking on this … Read more
More Than Just Green, Reclaimed Space is Delivering Sustainable Living Austin-based builder Reclaimed Space is turning a new leaf in the green building industry. Designing, building and delivering fully-sustainable “Spaces” out of reclaimed materials, Reclaimed Space is building sustainable, not just green. Each unit is custom-built using locally sourced materials … Read more
Form & Forest Flat Pack Cabins If you have ever dreamed of getting away to a contemporary piece of design your moment has arrived. Form & Forest have worked hard to bring stunning design together with prefab manufacturing techniques that allow you to build a cabin and enjoy it sooner. Form & … Read more
The Taliesin Mod.FabTM by Lindal Cedar Homes is an example of simple, elegant, and sustainable living in the desert. The one-bedroom, 600-square-foot prototype residence relies on panelized construction to allow for speed and economy on site or in a factory. It can be connected to utilities or be “unplugged,” relying … Read more
Michael Jones brought to my attention an area that has not been covered here on the Tiny House Blog and that is what kind of trailers to use for a tiny house on wheels or a gypsy wagon type home. Steve Weissmann, Jay Shafer’s business partner at Tumbleweed Tiny House … Read more