Monthly Archives: November 2009

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 →

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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 →

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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 →