Tag Archives: cluster

Homestead House by Michael Jantzen

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Michael Janzen

This is the work of a Michael Jantzen, the architect behind the M-Vironments. The Homestead House is a design concept that leverages common agricultural building components to create a simple habitable space. This particular example is not tiny by any means … Continue reading →

Posted in Design Concept | Tagged cluster, concept, corrugated steel, Homestead House, michael jantzen, prefab | 8 Comments

Who’s Next Entry – Video Tour

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Michael Janzen

Here’s a closer look at my Who’s Next design competition entry. It’s an 8-minute video that explains how the four separate living spaces of the Tiny House Cluster work together and how they could work individually as independent tiny houses. … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcement, Video | Tagged cluster, freegreen, tiny house cluster, whosnext | 2 Comments

Vote Now! – Free Green Who’s Next Competition

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Michael Janzen

The public voting has begun. Take look at the 400+ submissions and vote for the house designs you like best. No house in the competition is larger than 1,800 square feet (not tiny) but I didn’t see any other entries … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcement | Tagged cluster, competition, freegreen, whosnext | 6 Comments

Who’s Next Entry – Version 3 (Final)

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Michael Janzen

Below is my final design for Who’s Next Competition. I really want to thank everyone who made suggestions and provided feedback. I think that this final design achieves the best balance while maintaining the tiny house cluster concept. The public … Continue reading →

Posted in Design Concept | Tagged cluster, competition, freegreen, Plans, tiny house, whosnext | 5 Comments

Tiny House Cluster Under Glass

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Michael Janzen

This was sent to me by Joseph Sandy, who has also helped me out a bit on my Who’s Next entry.  It’s a house in Buzen, Japan designed by the architects at Suppose design office that’s more like a cluster … Continue reading →

Posted in Construction Method | Tagged Buzen, cluster, glass roof, japan, Suppose design office | 18 Comments

Who’s Next Entry – Version 2

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Michael Janzen

Below is the updated design for my Who’s Next Competition entry. At first you’ll probably think it’s an entirely different house but when you compare the floor plan to the first version you’ll quickly realize they are pretty much the … Continue reading →

Posted in Design Concept | Tagged cluster, freegreen, tiny house, whosnext | 9 Comments

Who’s Next Entry – Version 1

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Michael Janzen

I’m not sure how your 2010 is going but mine feels like it’s flying by a little too fast. I looked up from my work for a moment and noticed that the deadline for the Who’s Next Competition is almost … Continue reading →

Posted in Design Concept | Tagged big house, cluster, contest, freegreen, Plans, tiny house, whosnext | 20 Comments

Shed Cluster by Architect Joseph Sandy

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Michael Janzen

You might recall that Alex at Shedworking recently moved and now needs a new garden office shed. Just for fun he’s running a little design competition and has received several proposals but this shed cluster caught my eye. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Design Concept | Tagged architect, backyard office, cluster, home office, Joseph Sandy, shed cluster, shed office, sheds, shedworking, shedworking hq, sustainable architecture | 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

Shed Cluster Concept

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Michael Janzen

I had this simple idea a few years ago. In many communities small sheds do not require building permits. So theoretically someone could build a few sheds to augment their current living space or even serve as their complete living … Continue reading →

Posted in Design Concept | Tagged cluster, pods, shed, shed cluster, shed community, sheds, tiny house, tiny house kit | 28 Comments