In 1971, I bought a 1949 Federal two-ton flatbed truck for $125.00. I replaced the worn-out engine and transmission, rebuilt the brakes, and was off and running on a project that continues to this day…
Photo by Lloyd Kahn
Bill’s piece of land is at the end of a two-mile dirt road. His 1900 sq. ft. house has a pentagonal floor plan with an 800-year-old salvaged old-growth redwood log as the center post. There are 21 Douglas fir rafters that Bill peeled and then sanded with an auto-body grinder. There are structural posts under eleven of the rafters. In between the posts are 2″×6″ studs with traditional plaster walls.
Surfer’s shack north of Tofino, Vancouver Island, BC. Built by Bruno Atkey. Photo by Lloyd Kahn
Ness and Jess are two incredible ladies. After moving to New Zealand, they decided to begin their new life in a strange country by building a Tiny House on wheels. With minimal building experience but lots of passion, this dynamic duo has designed and constructed a true tiny masterpiece.
There’s no doubt about it, this tiny house is packed full of great features and industrial design influence. Much of that character is testament to the couples resourcefulness, repurposing skill and eye for a good bargain.
Elements such as the exposed structural steel beams that have been interwoven with LED rope lights help the home to not only build a bold impression but also somehow warms the raw nature of the materials and makes the cold steel feel like a cosy character piece for the home…
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Our names are Karl and Monika, and we live on the south shore of Nova Scotia, Canada.
We pretty much have all your publications. Here is our tiny house which we built mostly out of recycled materials.
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Point Arena, CA Photo by Lloyd Kahn
Lloyd’s cousin Mike Kahn’s house in Cottonwood, Arizona Photo by Lloyd Kahn
Shakes split from redwood driftwood. Photo by Lloyd Kahn
Photo by Lloyd Kahn
Featured in our book Builders of the Pacific Coast. It has since been unfortunately destroyed in a fire.
Photo by Lloyd Kahn
Louie Frazier is featured in our books, Home Work: Handbuilt Shelter and Builders of the Pacific Coast.
Hey Lloyd!
I can’t wait for the new book. I’m ready for another dose of inspiration.
I just finished a treehouse in our backyard. The place in Haleiwa that Tom brought you to. I used as much recycled materials as possible. All siding from Fort Shafter, windows from the 1930’s, sinks, bathroom fixtures, toilet, shower stall is $90 stock tank from Lowe’s. I made the front door from a couple 4×6’s, cabinets are from old Douglas fir siding and an 8×8 I milled. I welded the stairs and made the rail from mahogany flooring.
Later,
–Gary and Luann
Many people would be really apprehensive when it comes to the idea of moving into a small space with a young family. The challenges such as lack of space and privacy are obvious. Perhaps what’s not so clear though, is the benefits. Josh, Naomi and Kilaian took the plunge, selling their three-bedroom home in Christchurch in order to purchase a house truck where they now all live together full time.
When it comes to House Trucks, this home is pretty large and very child friendly. At 11 meters (36 ft.) and weighing close to 20 tonnes, this home on wheels isn’t one that is perfectly suited for a grand family road-trip — although the family haven’t entirely ruled that out yet either. This home is beautifully constructed, with exceptional woodwork everywhere you look giving the house a rustic charm and warmth. When the gorgeous design isn’t enough on it’s own to keep you warm though, there is a lovely wood stove which sits in the centre of the living room.
Photo by Jay Nelson
A lightweight camper built built by artist Jay Nelson — from our book Tiny Homes on the Move.
Built on pilings because it’s in a flood plain. One year the water came up to the 6th step. Photo by Lloyd Kahn
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