Monthly Archives: November 2009

Could allotment gardening in Europe provide a model to end Homelessness in America?

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Michael Janzen

One of my Tiny House Living readers, Wayne, passed this onto me. A Kleingarten, or allotment gardening is similar to the community gardens you might find across America but have some significant differences. The parcels typically range in size from … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Design | Tagged allotment garden, europe, garden, homeless, Kleingarten, Tiny House Community, tiny house village, village | 5 Comments

Urban Rancher has a Galvalume Roof

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Michael Janzen

I’ve been watching the Urban Rancher’s progress online and look forward to every new post. This past weekend he installed his roofing which should help keep his brand new tiny house nice and dry as the wet season hits the … Continue reading →

Posted in Projects | Tagged california, construction, Galvalume, roof design, tiny house, tools, urban rancher | 1 Comment

Tumbleweed Mulfinger at Potluck Community Farm

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Michael Janzen

Last Friday I posted news of a tiny house bike trailer built by a fellow named Michael Moore on Tiny House Living. I was then contacted by another Michael Moore, (also no relation to the movie producer), who lives at … Continue reading →

Posted in Projects | Tagged Durham, Elderberry, Michael Moore, North Carolina, photovoltaic, Potluck Community Farm, Rougemont, tumbleweed, Tumbleweed Mulfinger, tumbleweed tiny house company, wood stove | 10 Comments

Cottage Kit by Jamaica Cottage Shop

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Michael Janzen

Below is a how-to video produced by the folks at Jamaica Cottage Shop, a company in Jamaica, Vermont that builds shed and cabin kits.  The video is a bit of an infomercial but it shows how prefab panelized kits are … Continue reading →

Posted in Kits / Prefab | Tagged cabin, cottage, Jamaica, Jamaica Cottage Shop, kit, panelized kits, prefab, tiny house, vermont | 4 Comments

Usonian Inspired Home by Joseph Sandy – Part 2

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Michael Janzen

The other day I posted news of a Usonian inspired tiny house design by Joseph Sandy. Today Joseph posted an update on his blog with two possible roof options for that same house. He also included more information about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Design Concept | Tagged design concept, Joseph Sandy, simple living, tiny house, Usonian | Leave a comment

The Small House by A1 Architects

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Michael Janzen

A1 Architects recently presented some small space designs at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague. Few of their designs are what I’d call tiny houses but it’s nice to see so many fresh ideas all in one … Continue reading →

Posted in Design Concept | Tagged A1 Architects, Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design, Prague, small house, sustainable architecture | 7 Comments

Free Green House Plans

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Michael Janzen

I first learned of Free Green when they published three tiny house plans. At 1,160 square feet this latest plan is not tiny but is a very nice example of their work so I wanted to share it with you. … Continue reading →

Posted in Plans | Tagged cabin, free green, green, modern, modern cabin, sustainable architecture | Leave a comment

Opera Redefines The Tent Trailer

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Michael Janzen

One of my readers, Mark, sent me a link to this great new tent trailer… and I must admit I’m having trouble even thinking of it as a tent trailer because it is has such an innovative design. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Builders | Tagged Axel Enthoven, Belgium, Design at Work, Kortrijk, opera, Sydney Opera House, tent trailer | 6 Comments