Monthly Archives: August 2011

Tumbleweed Box Bungalows & New DIY Book

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Michael Janzen

Jay Shafer, the founder of the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, has created a new series of tiny houses inspired by American Craftsman style architecture. The Box Bungalows range in size from 99 to 107 square feet and measure 7-feet by … Continue reading →

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4-Pack of Tiny House Plans on Sale

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Michael Janzen

I’ve been working on tiny house floor plan book like crazy the past few months and should have more to show soon. In the mean time I’ve packaged the 4 plans I currently offer into one downloadable zip file regularly priced … Continue reading →

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Tiny Living with Wings

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Michael Janzen

Phil Collins sent me a link to his wonderful little camping trailer – made from a retired Piper Comanche. He bought the fuselage from a fellow who was parting out his plane after deciding it was just too expensive to … Continue reading →

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Keith is Building the 12×24 Homesteader’s Cabin

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Michael Janzen

Keith shared some early photos of his tiny house project with me today. He’s building  house from one of my free tiny house plans, the 12′ x 24′ Homesteader’s Cabin. Today is day 6 of his project and the shingles … Continue reading →

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2011 Solar Decathlon Preview

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Michael Janzen

The Solar Decathlon is a biannual competition where 20 university-led teams from around the globe come together and present their latest innovations in solar technology. The entry that best combines affordability, consumer appeal, design excellence, and optimal energy efficiency will be … Continue reading →

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