The concept of tiny houses and living really, really small hasn't caught on in the UK (yet) but in the USA it is starting to get considerable coverage. This is largely due to Jay Schafer of the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company (though honourable mentions should also go to Kent Griswold's Tiny House Blog and Michael Janzen's Tiny House Design - there's also a nice piece in the New York Times Steven Kurutz, The Next Little Thing). Fortunately though, Jay will be coming to these waters in September to give several workshops on the practicalities of small living, in London (September 12 and 13) and Dublin (September 19 and 20) from 9am to 5pm, venues to be announced.
These will cover how to build a tiny house from the foundation to the roof plus a look at building basics, types of trailers, heaters, kitchen equipment and windows. They will also look at design and "the human element of living in a smaller space". Pictured above to whet your appetite is Tumbleweed's smallest model, the XS, at a titchy 65 square feet, minimalist living taken to a spectacular level. It measures just 11’ x 7’ and includes a kitchen, bathroom, sleeping loft and because it's on wheels you can also tow it around (there's a marvellous FAQ on the site 'Can somebody steal my house?'). And here's the man himself to show you around...
Brilliant find! Love the concept and 'the guy' but don't think I can live in such a tiny space. I'm claustrophobic! :)
Posted by: Liz Azyan | January 11, 2009 at 10:50 AM
really love the little house idea and the video is very cool but I'd need another house for all my books I think..
then again I doubt my flat is much bigger than this little house anyway :)
Posted by: Jukesie | January 11, 2009 at 04:07 PM
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Posted by: Project Live Small | January 13, 2009 at 04:33 PM