Monthly Archives: October 2010

How to draw a Tiny House with Google SketchUp – Part 2

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Michael Janzen

In this second video I clean up the walls that I quickly drew in the first video and then add a doorway, kitchen window, and move the existing windows to their final locations. I also cover the framed walls with … Continue reading →

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How to draw a Tiny House with Google SketchUp – Part 1

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Michael Janzen

This is the first in a video series I’m putting together that shows you how to draw a tiny house on a trailer with Google SketchUp, the free 3D illustration software from Google. I’ll be posting these how-to videos here … Continue reading →

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Nick Rosen’s Off-The-Grid Community Vision

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Michael Janzen

Imagine an enormous intentional community of 2,000 residents, all living sustainably off-the-grid. This is what Nick Rosen is noodling over since working on his book, Off the Grid. As he traveled while researching stories for his book, he met many … Continue reading →

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Posh Pallet Office Furniture

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Michael Janzen

Speaking of pallets… here’s a clever reuse of shipping pallets as posh office furniture. I personally prefer a more rustic aesthetic, but this slick office space in Amsterdam sure has made an inviting recycled workspace. A total of 270 pallets … Continue reading →

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Pallet House Exhibit in Nelson, BC

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Michael Janzen

A couple days ago I posted news of a tiny house design competition hosted by the Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History. The design competition is part of a larger exhibit called Shelter: How We Live. For the exhibit, … Continue reading →

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Tiny House For Sale

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Michael Janzen

Due to health issues Cathy is selling her tiny house. It was built by the folks at Home Help Team and based on a Tumbleweed design. It measures 8-feet by 15-feet and is located on Orcas Island in Washington. She … Continue reading →

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