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TenYurt – A Simple DIY Prefab Shelter

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Michael Janzen

The following is a guest post by Malcolm White on a new prefab ebook he’s authored. For a long time now I have been interested in almost everything related to residential design and construction. If you looked at the bookmarks … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ebook, homeless, kit, Malcolm White, prefab, shelter | Leave a comment

Solar Burrito’s Cabin – Update

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Michael Janzen

Solar Burrito’s off-the-grid cabin is coming along nicely. On their most recent visit they finished up the sheathing and sealed it up tight with house wrap. Originally they had a yurt in this same location but it caved in last … Continue reading →

Posted in Projects | Tagged cabin, kit, off the grid, Olympic Peninsula, Penny Pincher Barns, Solar Burrito, washington | Leave a comment

Cabin Fever – ZIP Cabin

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Michael Janzen

The folks at Cabin Fever have a new design that is just 10′ by 12′ and goes up quickly. It’s called the Zip Cabin and can be configured in a number of different ways. I like this dogtrot-like variation with … Continue reading →

Posted in Kits / Prefab | Tagged cabin fever, kit, prefab, zip cabin | 4 Comments

Studio Shed – Affordable Shed Kits

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Michael Janzen

Studio Shed is a relative new tiny space builder. These prefab little sheds can be setup in a day and used as a backyard shed, or with some interior finish work, a nice backyard home office. Prices start at $4,900 … Continue reading →

Posted in Kits / Prefab | Tagged backyard, green, home office, kit, Shed Kit, Studio Shed, sustainable architecture | 2 Comments

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

Tiny House Kit by Zamore Homes

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Michael Janzen

This is a small 400 square foot kit house that comes ready to assemble and is built by Zamore Homes in Houston, Texas. It’s made from standard off-the-shelf parts and through clever design can be flat packed and delivered to … Continue reading →

Posted in Kits / Prefab | Tagged flat pack, Houston, kit, Shot Trot, texas, Zamore Homes | 5 Comments

A House for Khayelitsha – Update

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Michael Janzen

I’ve been working on this 16′ by 16′ design every night this week and wanted to share an update with you. I’ve worked out most of the prefab panel construction details and how they all fit together. The next step … Continue reading →

Posted in Design Concept | Tagged A House For Khayelitsha, Khayelitsha, kit, panelized, panels, Plans, prefab, South Africa | 21 Comments

Live Edge Pre-Fab Prototype

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Michael Janzen

This is a pre-fab one-bedroom prototype home currently on display in Oakland, California. It’s the creation of Live Edge, LCC and is build on a 8-foot modular plan and uses sustainable materials and a traditional Japanese post and beam system. … Continue reading →

Posted in Kits / Prefab | Tagged california, japanese, kit, live leed, modular, oakland, post and beam, prefab | 5 Comments