gordon.coale
 
Home
 


Weblog Archives

   
 
  Sunday  August 31  2003    02: 15 PM

architecture

TUMBLEWEED TINY HOUSE COMPANY

My name is Jay Shafer, and I designed, built and inhabit a house smaller than some people’s bathrooms. I call my tiny home Tumbleweed. The decision to live in 130 square feet arose, in part, from some concerns I had about the impact a larger house would have on the environment, and mostly because I just do not want to pay for and maintain more space than I need to be happy. Tumbleweed meets my needs without exceeding them. The simple, slower lifestyle my home affords is a luxury for which I am supremely grateful.


[more]