Alternative Building Methods

Although you might not find use for the information below, you might at least be interested in the creative ways people come up with to construct houses. In a previous post, I examined so-called 3D printing techniques. In the below videos we will see all sorts of sundry methods. Since a video might be better…Continue reading Alternative Building Methods

Just Print That Tiny House

I have read interesting articles and reports, watched videos of “printed” structures, mostly as experiments as part of research at universities. The material used in producing these is usually a specialized concrete mixture that flows easily, yet has body and gains reasonable strength when cured. I originally saw the video below on curbed.com at this…Continue reading Just Print That Tiny House

Yurt Campgrounds in the Pacific Northwest

Dozens of campgrounds throughout the Pacific Northwest are not only yurt-friendly, they also offer opportunities for campers to enjoy the unique experience of yurt camping. The map below showcases the campgrounds in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho that make yurts available for overnight or multiple night rental.   URL OF POST AUTHOR

A DIY Challenge

I love designing furniture and have created many pieces in my house. I have a bar table that is a little worse for wear and devoid of storage possibilities.     Instead, I have taken the challenge to create, using simple materials and techniques, a sophisticated sideboard in mid-century modern style. In doing so, sharing…Continue reading A DIY Challenge

Aluminaire House.

Small House Ideas From the Past

In a post on midcenturymoderngroovy.com, I described the Aluminaire House, a prefabricated metal house that could be taken apart, packed up and moved to a different location. I am including the article here on Modern Tiny House because of the Aluminaire House when the garage and deck footage are excluded, is a relatively small house…Continue reading Small House Ideas From the Past

DIY L-Up Chair.

L-Up Chair: DIY For Outdoors

  The L-Up Chair comes from a series of designs by me to see how many outdoor furniture works I could come up with that can be made with simple tools and materials and without complicated angles and joinery, all the cut angles being straight or 90 degrees. To my amazement, just with casual and…Continue reading L-Up Chair: DIY For Outdoors

Front of Remodeled House.

Mobile Home Conversion II

Previously, we had taken a model and a floor plan from a well-known maker of manufactured housing and converted it into a modern small house. This is another attempt at such a conversion.   The above floor plan shows the dimensions and arrangements of the various spaces in our new home. The size of this…Continue reading Mobile Home Conversion II

Cleopatra's Tiny House

Cleopatra’s Tiny House

I call this design Cleopatra’s Tiny House because of the easy recognition of this figure in history as an Egyptian Pharaoh. However, this design is inspired by the design of Egyptian temples such as the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut.   Although massive and overbearing, I have always admired the towering vertical lines and the strong…Continue reading Cleopatra’s Tiny House

Tiny House on Wheels

A House or Not!

I post this article as a bystander to an argument between two people I know. Even though this argument might offend one side or the other, I hope to provide an objective side to this division. Simply stated, this argument is the result of some of the programs on American television concerning tiny houses. An…Continue reading A House or Not!

De Stijl Colored Table and Chairs

Diy Outdoor Furniture

I have just published on Amazon a new book. It is about constructing outdoor furniture with distinctive designs, without making complicated cuts, not using complex equipment and no purchasing of expensive materials. All the furniture is made with only 90-degree cuts, utilizing only 1x4s and 2x4s. The book includes 200 illustrations of furniture construction and…Continue reading Diy Outdoor Furniture

The front of the alternative version. Gone are the glass blocks in favor of additional windows.

Dana’s Tiny House

Dana’s tiny house is one that uses many features from the mid-century and takes in influences from the orient. The use of brick and stone were quite familiar during the time for modern residences. Also, this house promotes a sense of solitude and seclusion with a front courtyard meant for relaxation in a private environment.…Continue reading Dana’s Tiny House