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Jay Shafer, company founder My name is Jay Shafer and since 1997 I have been living in houses smaller than some people’s closets. I call the first of my little hand built houses Tumbleweed. My decision to inhabit just 96 square feet arose from some concerns I had about the impact a larger house would have on the environment, and because I do not want to maintain a lot of unused or unusable space. My houses have met all of my domestic needs without demanding much in return. The simple, slower lifestyle my homes have afforded is a luxury for which I am continually grateful. Read more…

  • Tumbleweed travels across the U.S.
  • See houses built by our customers
  • Take the video tour of Jay’s home
  • Watch a clip from The Hour TV show on CBC
  • Watch a quick montage of our homes