Tag Archives: architecture

The Living Wall in Buffalo, New York

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Michael Janzen

One hundred first year architecture students attending the State University of New York Buffalo are developing a collection of minimal dwelling unit designs. Each living space will have an entrance, sleeping space for 3 (minimum), and internal circulation. The units … Continue reading →

Posted in Projects | Tagged architecture, Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning, living units, shelter, Students, SUNY, The Living Wall | 3 Comments

Who’s Next – Design Contest

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Michael Janzen

FreeGreen.com is hosting a design contest that challenges designers to bring progressive new ideas in housing to mainstream America. The grand prize is $5,000 plus the plans will be developed fully by FreeGreen.com while allowing the designer retain the rights. … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcement | Tagged architecture, call for entries, competition, contest, design competition, FreeGreen.com | 8 Comments

Innovative Orphanage Design in Thailand

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Michael Janzen

This is an incredibly innovate orphanage design by TYIN, a student-run Norwegian non-profit organization focused on developing humanitarian architecture. Soe Ker Tie House is one of four projects recently completed in Thailand near the border with Burma. The design is … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Design | Tagged architecture, bamboo, Burma, Humanitarian, natural cooling, Norwegian, Orphanage, rainwater collection, Soe Ker Tie House, sustainable, sustainable architecture, Thailand, TYIN | 4 Comments

Tiny Dogtrot House – Part 2

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Michael Janzen

I got so much great feedback on the last Tiny Dogtrot House design concept that I decided to whip up a revision. Below is a slightly modified variation that now includes a screened porch between the two 8′ by 12′ … Continue reading →

Posted in Design Concept | Tagged architecture, dogtrot, google sketchup, passive solar, photovoltaic, solar house, sustainable, tiny house, tiny solar house | 15 Comments

Tiny House Living – Issue 8

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Michael Janzen

In this week’s issue of Tiny House Living you’ll find a newly announced design competition called The Tiny House Project, two stories of people hitting the road in travel trailers, two videos of earthbag dome homes, a bunch of photos … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcement | Tagged architecture, ezine, newsletter, sustainable, tiny house, tiny house living, webzine, weekly newsletter | Leave a comment

Two Sustainable Sheds

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Michael Janzen

Here’s a simple concept that builds on the tiny shed cluster concept. This time instead of four sheds it’s just two 8′ by 12′ sheds connected by a deck. The roofs are setup to collect water and fill one cistern … Continue reading →

Posted in Design Concept | Tagged 3d drawing, affordable, architecture, cluster, google sketchup, house, low-cost, shed cluster, solar, sustainable, tiny house, tromb wall, two sheds, Two Sustainable Sheds | 23 Comments

Modesthouse Mini

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Michael Janzen

This very modern and green house was designed by architect Jeffrey McKean. It’s built with lots of high-performance insulated glass, structural insulated panels (SIPS), and FSC certified structural framing. It features a rain water collection system, ground source heat pump, … Continue reading →

Posted in Projects | Tagged architect, architecture, blue prints, fsc certified, green roof, ground source heat pump, house plans, Jeffrey McKean, modern house, Modesthouse, Modesthouse Mini, photovoltic, prefab, prefabricated, rain water collection, sips, solar panels, structural insulated panels | 1 Comment

What you’ll need to build a tiny house

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Michael Janzen

Stephanie at Coming Unmoored has compiled a complete list of the things you’ll need to build a tiny house. The list contains tools, plans,  and building materials. If you’re even remotely considering building a tiny house I highly reccommend you … Continue reading →

Posted in How To | Tagged architecture, building, building materials, Coming Unmoored, construction, Plans, tiny house | 1 Comment

Multifunktioneller Glühweinstand

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Michael Janzen

I just spotted this on Shedworking and had to share it with you. As you can imagine I see incredible potential for leveraging some ideas from this design for Nine Tiny Feet. The man  in the box is a DJ … Continue reading →

Posted in Design Concept, Nine Tiny Feet | Tagged architecture, Design Concept, Multifunktioneller Glühweinstand, Nine Tiny Feet, shedworking, Thomas Scherzer, tiny house | 2 Comments

Small Living Journal: Issue 4

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Michael Janzen

The latest issue of the bi-weekly webzine on the small home movement is now online. This issue is focused on Do-It-Youself Projects. My contribution is a video that shows how I draw the 3D drawings you see here on Tiny … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcement | Tagged architecture, diy, do it yourself, house plans, How To, michael janzen, sketchup, small living journal | Leave a comment