Impeccably Designed Portland ADU w/ ADU 101: How Do Tiny Houses Fit?

September 30, 2019 john 18 145859 24:56

Meet Kol Peterson, a well-respected accessory dwelling unit expert in Portland, OR and author of the “Backdoor Revolution: the Definitive Guide to ADU Development”. He and his wife built a beautifully designed ADU, their dream home. It’s 800 square feet, or as they see it, 400 sqft/person. They live in it full-time in the backyard…

Man Builds Adventure-Ready Tiny House w/ Reclaimed Materials

August 12, 2019 john 18 38847 15:18

Meet Adam, an outdoor adventure enthusiast and DIY tiny house builder in the Wyoming mountains. His 20′ x 8.5′ x 13.5′ tiny house on wheels was built from a wide variety of salvaged and reclaimed materials, like locally-harvested wood. Cost-savings and sustainability were top priorities for Adam. Additionally, Adam’s tiny home is well-suited for his…

First-Ever Veteran’s Tiny House Community in Phoenix

May 26, 2019 john 18 200835 10:39

In the heart of Phoenix, tiny houses are being built to create more affordable housing. And in late 2018, the first tiny house community for homeless veterans opened. Arizona non-profit, Build Us Hope built it with sustainable principles, long-term durability, and aesthetically pleasing design in mind. V13 was built on a vacant lot within an…

Jay Shafer’s Tiny Houses, A Simple Living Evolution

April 29, 2019 john 26 87246 16:34

Tiny house pioneer, Jay Shafer is widely credited with jumpstarting the modern movement. His last two tiny houses showcase an evolution of simplicity. As he puts it, simple pared-down living reflects nature—thriving through efficiency (the original “green” term). Meaningful living is key to his design approach. Everything in his tiny homes has to be beautiful…