Tomorrow at 6am, my family begins a 17-hour journey to Hartford, Connecticut. We’re heading there to testify on something we care deeply about: adding model code language for tiny homes on wheels into the International Residential Code (IRC). On Tuesday, we’ll spend the day meeting with advocates from across the country, aligning our efforts and ... Read more
Young Cottonwood, Utah, residents Patrick and Sara Romero brought up the idea of constructing a tiny house one evening at dinner with their family. The house has board and batten siding, is painted white, and has a sizable covered deck where you may spend cold evenings. This lovely bespoke home is now being used as ... Read more
If you’ve ever wondered why tiny houses aren’t more widely available as permanent homes, the answer comes down to building codes. Over the past several years, a growing group of housing advocates has been working to change that. Here’s the story of our effort, why it matters, and how you can get involved. TL;DR; if ... Read more
Somewhere on the quiet outskirts of Asheville, North Carolina, a bright green cabin glows like a leaf against the woods. Morning light slides over its corrugated metal skin, waking the forest birds and the smell of pine. It’s hard not to smile at the sight — this tiny home looks both playful and grounded, like ... Read more
The air here moves differently. It’s thick with the scent of pine and saltwater, a wild coastal fragrance you can almost taste. Imagine stepping out onto a weathered deck, a mug of coffee warming your hands, as the morning sun breaks through the canopy. This isn’t a fantasy; it’s the daily reality on Russell Island, ... Read more
Morning comes quietly here — a silver shimmer across the lake, a soft hum of wind brushing the pines. Located near San Francisco, the cabin stands alone on the waterfront, a 20-foot recycled shipping container turned sanctuary. From a distance, it looks almost like it floated ashore, anchoring itself between earth and sky. Up close, ... Read more
Somewhere on the quiet outskirts of San Antonio, a house of metal and light stands like a poem against the forest edge. It hums softly when the wind brushes past — a home reborn from four weathered shipping containers that once crossed oceans. Now, they cradle warmth, laughter, and morning coffee steam curling toward tall ... Read more
Morning arrives softly here — sunlight sliding over misty hills, brushing against black-trimmed windows, catching on the honeyed lines of cedar slats. Tucked just outside Tallahassee, Florida, this tiny house turns a humble shipping container into something quietly extraordinary: a modern, rustic retreat where simplicity feels like luxury. From the outside, it’s all balance — ... Read more
Morning light spills softly across the walls of this tiny house near Yonkers, New York, brushing over pale wood and cool metal. Outside, mist drifts low over the hills, the kind that makes you want to wrap your hands around a warm mug and breathe a little slower. From the outside, this 24-foot home looks like ... Read more
Nestled near Boulder, Colorado, the Nimbus tiny house challenges every expectation of what “small” can feel like. At first glance, it’s sleek and understated — clean lines, a soft color palette, and a grounded presence that feels both modern and calm. But step inside, and you’ll quickly realize Nimbus isn’t just another tiny house — ... Read more
