Tiny House in a Barn

Posted August 8th, 2010 by Michael Janzen and filed in Lifestyle, People
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Nick Weston, the author or The Treehouse Diaries: How to Live Wild in the Woods, has moved out of his treehouse in England and has setup a new humble living space inside an old barn. By comparison he’s now living a modern life with electricity, a gas stove, and running water (just outside from a garden faucet). It might not be the lap of luxury but Nick likes it just fine and as he says, “its as cheap as chips”. Read more about Nick’s tiny house in a barn.

More sheds than households in UK says new report

Posted July 4th, 2010 by Michael Janzen and filed in sheds
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I think this new report from Screwfix confirms my suspicion that tiny outbuildings are much more popular in the UK than America. It’s estimated that there are as many as 30 million outbuildings in Britain, which is more than the total number of households.

More sheds than households in UK says new report

Shedworking on BBC Breakfast

Posted July 4th, 2010 by Michael Janzen and filed in sheds
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Just to give you a peek inside the shed craze in the UK… the BBC recently covered the popularity of shedworking in a recent broadcast.

Shedworking on BBC Breakfast

Canopy & Stars

Posted June 27th, 2010 by Michael Janzen and filed in lodging
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If you are planning a holiday in the UK and prefer a simpler lifestyle, you might want to check out the vacation rentals Canopy & Stars offers. There are quite a wide variety of tiny spaces available like shepherd huts, domes, and tents. I first spotted this on Shedworking.

Canopy & Stars

MicroPod

Posted May 31st, 2010 by Michael Janzen and filed in builder
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This tiny garden office is available from Pod Space in the UK. It’s available with options like a living roof, underfloor heating, high efficiency windows, and custom integral furniture.

MicroPod

Shepherd’s Hut

Posted May 31st, 2010 by Michael Janzen and filed in builder
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Taylors Garden Buildings builds these shepherd’s huts customized to each buyer’s needs. This one measures 12′ by 8′ but they can be made as large as 22′ by 12′. They are available in the UK.

Shepherds Hut

Beach Huts by James Ward

Posted April 25th, 2010 by Michael Janzen and filed in Beach House
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James Ward, a carpenter and builder in the UK offers unique custom made beach huts. His website even says his huts are available outside the UK.

Beach Huts by James Ward

Microlodge

Posted April 18th, 2010 by Michael Janzen and filed in Uncategorized
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The Microlodge is conceived to be a vacation rental unit or camping alternative and is made in the UK. It’s a refreshing new take on the shape of what a cabin can be.

Microlodge

The Shepherd’s Rest

Posted March 5th, 2010 by Michael Janzen and filed in builder
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The Shepherd’s Rest, located in the UK, builds shepherds huts similar to those that were used for centuries in rural England. These are built with new materials and to a very high level of quality.

The Shepherd’s Rest

Ecospace – Extreme Tiny House Luxury

Posted March 5th, 2010 by Michael Janzen and filed in builder
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Here’s a tiny house for those who crave luxury and have the money to afford it. It costs about $55,000 and features a green roof, SIP (structural insulated panel) construction, and environmentally friendly building materials. Ecospace is located in London.

Ecospace – Extreme Luxury