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Gooseneck Trailers, DIY Kits, and Custom Designs from Tiny House Chattanooga

When tiny house companies offer the entire package, it’s worth looking into them. Tiny House Chattanooga in Tennessee is one of those companies. Tiny House Chattanooga designs and builds houses starting at 192 square feet. Founded in 2014, the company offers award-winning tiny house designs that are both creative and … Read more

Custom designs and backyard office plans from Tiny Cocoons

by Christina Nellemann

Tiny Cocoons is a firm of designers, architects, and building specialists in Indiana who build traditional custom homes focused on sustainability. So, it seems to be a natural path for them to move into the tiny house market. Tiny Cocoons builds custom designed homes based on several models. What sets … Read more

Middle America Embracing Smaller Living with microMansions

by Christina Nellemann

Like many trends, tiny house living started primarily in the Western states. The idea has been a bit slower to catch on in the Midwest, but maybe that’s a good thing. It gives the industry a chance to work out the kinks and come up with plans that fit more … Read more

High Quality, Safe Designs from TinyHousePlans.com

by Christina Nellemann

Backed by many accumulated years of tiny house designing and building, TinyHousePlans.com should be the first stop for anyone looking to build their own tiny house. The new website was established by Gabriella and Andrew Morrison and BA Norrgard, all dedicated and well-established tiny house owners and builders who have … Read more

Ice fishing shanty: An original tiny house

by Christina Nellemann

Some of the original tiny houses were not built for Instagram-worthy photos, but for basic shelter from icy winds and harsh weather. The ice shanty or ice fishing house (also known as a fish coop, darkhouse or bobhouse) is popular in northern communities where ice fishing is a major winter … Read more

A Tour of DC’s Micro Showcase

by Christina Nellemann

It all started with Brian Levy wanting to grow fresh vegetables. When the Washington, DC resident lost his community garden to a new development, he decided to purchase an ally lot in the Stronghold neighborhood of DC next to the Glennwood Cemetery. Once the veggies were established, other sustainable possibilities came to light and the Micro Showcase was born.