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The Tiny House Movement

Published January 5, 2017 Submitted by: Madison

The tiny house movement is quite active in America today, ranging from small cabins to sheds. The Library has numerous books on tiny homes that will inspire you and also provide examples. Check out the following titles and see if the tiny life is for you.

 150 Best Tiny Home Ideas by Manel Gutierrez Couto

A lavish, full-color guidebook showcasing the most up-to-date innovations and latest trends in efficient and successful small space design.

 Tiny House Design and Construction Guide: Your Guide to Building a Mortage Free, Environmentally Sustainable Home by Dan Louche

Take the first step to achieving your dream of building and living in your very own tiny house! The "Tiny House Design and Construction Guide" is your road map to the entire build process. This guide will help you to understand each step that needs to be taken and, more importantly, give you the confidence to start building your own tiny house.

 Jay Shafer's DIY Book of Backyard Sheds and Tiny Houses: Build Your Own Guest Cottage, Writing Studio, Home Office, Craft Workshop or Personal Retreat by Jay Shafer

 Designed for anyone interested in the tiny-dwelling movement, this book gives a brief overview of its history and philosophy; a look at plans for several box bungalows; a portfolio featuring photos of a variety of tiny house interiors and exteriors; and illustrated guides to construction techniques building a tiny house may require.

 Tiny House Living: Ideas for Building and Living Well in Less Than 400 Square Feet by Ryan Mitchell 

This book explores the philosophies behind the tiny house lifestyle, helps you determine whether it's a good fit for you and guides you through the transition to a smaller space...Inside you'll find everything you need to design a tiny home of your own.

Tiny House Floor Plans: Over 200 Interior Designs for Tiny Houses by Michael Janzen

Inside "Tiny House Floor Plans" you'll find over 200 interior designs for tiny houses--230 to be exact. A tiny house is exactly what it sounds like, a house with many of the amenities you'd expect in a home tucked neatly into a super small space. Often these homes are built on trailers giving them the added benefit of mobility. But these designs could also be built on your choice of foundation...This book is mostly illustrations with a short introduction.

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