- Updated Pioneer’s Cabin Framing Plans
Michael Janzen 53 days ago
I just posted an updated version of the Pioneer's Cabin Framing Plans. The main improvements in… Read More
- Prefab Hybrid – An Approach To Partial Panelized Construction
Michael Janzen 237 days ago
One of the most popular plans/ebooks I've published is Tiny Prefab - A Do-It-Yourself Prefab Bui… Read More
- 2011 Solar Decathlon Preview
Michael Janzen 287 days ago
The Solar Decathlon is a biannual competition where 20 university-led teams from around the glob… Read More
- How to Build a Fortress on the Cheap
Michael Janzen 383 days ago
Aaron is an amateur owner-builder putting together an earthbag home on his land in Texas. In the… Read More
- Burning Man Pyramid by Paul Elkins
Michael Janzen 392 days ago
I reported on this tiny pyramid back in November 2010. But now it's creator, Paul Elkins, has po… Read More
- Solar Burrito’s Cabin – Update
Michael Janzen 625 days ago
Solar Burrito's off-the-grid cabin is coming along nicely. On their most recent visit they finis… Read More
- Adam’s Tiny House Update
Michael Janzen 696 days ago
Adam is building a tiny house from one of my free house plans, the 8x16 tiny solar house to be s… Read More
- PVC Bike Guy is building the Teardrop Bike Trailer
Michael Janzen 699 days ago
The PVC Bike Guy sent me few photos that show the progress of the Teardrop Bike Trailer, a project i… Read More
- Porch Shed Design Competition Entries
Michael Janzen 732 days ago
The latest design competition at the Secrets of Shed Building is underway. A lot of great design… Read More
- One Determined Urban Rancher
Michael Janzen 742 days ago
The latest update by The Urban Rancher reports a few updates and a lot of determination in the f… Read More

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Monthly Archives: August 2009
8x8x8 Cube – Backyard Office Concept
Julia and I have decided last weekend to seriously consider building a tiny office for me in our backyard. I work from home full-time and use a bedroom in the house as my office. The only trouble is that when … Continue reading
Redefining The Cubicle
This tiny building is the home office of Peter Frazier which overlooks Chuckanut Bay in Bellingham, Washington. It is currently featured on Lifehacker. My boss actually tipped me off to it, Thanks Gene! I imagine Gene took one look at … Continue reading
Tiny Tree House in New York
This tree house is the work of designers at Baumraum, a German design company that specializes in extreme tree houses. This tiny modern tree house is perched high in a Maple tree overlooking the Hudson River. I’m certain this was … Continue reading
Which Aesthetic Do You Prefer?
I was happy to see more tiny house plans spring onto the market, this time from Free Green. I first spotted these on Jetson Green where Preston included a survey asking his readers which aesthetic they liked most. I was … Continue reading
