Tag: Small House Builder

From the Frontlines to Off-Grid Freedom: The Story of H7shelter

by Greg Johnson, posted in designers and builders

Hello friends of the Small House Society,

We’re honored to introduce you to H7shelter—a project born from urgency, shaped by experience, and guided by the desire to bring dignity and comfort to people living in extreme conditions.

For years, we worked in humanitarian crisis zones where “temporary” often meant years. Families slept in tents that collapsed in the wind or boiled in the sun. If lucky, they might eventually get a container. But the truth is: most never do.

That reality sparked a question that grew into a 10-year journey:
Could we design a shelter that travels like a tent, but lives like a home?

The answer became H7shelter.

It’s a modular, flexible, insulated, off-ground structure that can be adapted for emergency use, glamping, off-grid living, event hosting, or nomadic lifestyles. It’s not a one-size-fits-all product, but an open system—adjustable in form and materials, depending on your climate, needs, and dreams.

During the pandemic and beyond, as humanitarian budgets collapsed and crises escalated, we realized this design could serve far more people:
Adventurers. Minimalists. Culture Hosts. Sports Nomads. Builders of small, resilient worlds.

So, we shifted strategy:

  • Bring H7shelter to new audiences
  • Maintain our humanitarian heart
  • And give back: a portion of every sale funds organizations still doing the hard work in forgotten corners of the world.

We’re not a big corporation. We’re still refining the system. We’re preparing for production. But we want to grow with you, not for you. That’s why we’re here, asking:

👉 What matters most in a small living structure?
👉 Do DIY assembly, mobility, foldability matter?
👉 Would you want something you can leave behind and rebuild when needed?

Drop us a message. Share your ideas. Let’s co-imagine.

With gratitude,
Luca & Michiko
www.h7shelter.com
#OffGridDesign #TinyHouseMovement #DesignWithPurpose

📩 You can reach us directly at luca@H7shelter.com or michiko@H7shelter.com
🌐 Find out more at: www.H7shelter.com
If available, we’d love to schedule a brief online interview to connect and hear your feedback. Alternatively, feel free to fill out this short form—it would mean a lot to us. Grateful for your support. Thank you!

Small House Society Contact for Washington, Oregon, and Idaho

by Greg Johnson, posted in announcements, Outreach

Introduction

My name is Janet Thome and I am a Washington state, Oregon, and Idaho contact for the Small House Society. I am starting a small Tiny House Community on my property in rural, central Wa. in a tiny town called Marlin (also known as Krupp, Washington).

Janet Thome
Janet Thome

I am a dealer of Tiny Portable Cedar Cabins and I will be having open houses and showing a model on my  property by late December 2014.

I represent Dave Bates, the builder of Portable Cedar Cabins, built in Spirit Lake, Idaho. The cabins are inspected and certified  like an RV. The great advantage you will receive is having the quality and longevity of a log home.

Models Of Tiny Portable Cedar Cabins

We have many affordable models to choose from that range from 144 to 400 sq feet built on a superior custom steel frames. The cabins have pine interior and a rich cedar exterior.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAYou are never limited to our floor plans, we work with you to create the cabin of your dreams. We also offer Bunkhouses and Workforce Housing with a discount on multiple units. We can also create your cabin off the grid. We offer delivery for an extra, affordable fee.

Options

We offer a basic shell, standard shell and completed turnkey cabins with many upgrades. Click on any image below for a larger gallery view.

Kitchen Sink & Counter
Beam Support
Wood Panels
Loft Ladder
Doggy Door
Entry Deck
Kitchen and Laundry

Bank Financing

We offer bank financing for those who reside in the state of Washington or Idaho with 20% down with approved credit. It will be a 10 year loan with very affordable payments. You can also live in another state and if you have a second residence in these two states, you will also qualify.

Affordable

Tiny Portable Cedar Cabins are affordable, from $12,000 to $38,000 with many upgrade options. We will try our best to work within your budget.

Stained Glass Accents

We offer stained glass accents for your windows by the talented artist, Cheryl Bates.

Upgrade Options

  • Radiant Floor Heating
  • Propane Heat
  • Wood Stove
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Extra Loft
  • Bedroom added

Uses for our cabins

  • MIL
  • An alternative to assisted living
  • Small Business
  • Concession stand
  • Mountain cabin
  • Small Home
  • Man cave
  • Storage
  • Guest House

Hearthouse Tiny House Community

I have 2 acres in rural, central Wa. The tiny town is 2 hours from Spokane and 40 minutes from Moses Lake. We are 15 minutes from Odessa, a small town of 900 people and it has a hospital. My desire for a community is for each of us to have our own sovereign unit where we can all have our privacy and cherished alone time and come together as supporting friends. I have a brand new Tiny House available now, 1 spot for someone who has their own Tiny House and needs parking, starting in May. I will also consider bartering with the person who wants the parking spot for someone who loves to make beautiful gardens. I can barter for 6 months., especially if you can grow beautiful food.

I am desiring to find others who want to make a stand with me and be the change we want the world to be.  No GMO seeds or poison are allowed and you must use biodegradable products. We have a greenhouse and are doing Aquaponics.

Dreaming Of A Caretaker For My Land

I am on the look out for a caretaker  for my land. It can be 1 person and I will consider couples. I am building a brand new cabin for you. It is called The Caretaker’s Cabin. I am especially looking for someone who wants to put down roots and wants to be a part of a community. You must have skills in landscaping, some mechanical and building skills to make tiny house furniture. Please read all my posts on The Caretakers’s Cabin to get an idea of the skills I desire and what I am hoping for as a person. We love, love dogs.

I look forward to helping you build the cabin of your greatest imagination and to meet others that love tiny houses and  want to join my community.

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