Jay Shafer’s Tiny Houses, A Simple Living Evolution

Tiny house pioneer, Jay Shafer is widely credited with jumpstarting the modern movement. His last two tiny houses showcase an evolution of simplicity. As he puts it, simple pared-down living reflects nature—thriving through efficiency (the original “green” term). Meaningful living is key to his design approach. Everything in his tiny homes has to be beautiful and functional—Jay is a self-described “addict of meaning”

When we first visited Jay in 2016, he was living in his beautiful American Craftsman Style 119 sq. ft. tiny house. It cost less than $25,000. Fast forward to present-day, he’s now living in a tiny home less than half the size. From stylistic fortress feel to a light & airy, Japanese-style micro adobe. Though only 51 sq. ft. and under $4,000, it’s practically fire-proof and can easily expand with a detachable bathroom & kitchen add-on (raising the cost to approx. $6,000). Jay also envisions a kind of tiny house village with homes clustered around a common house with shared amenities.

While Jay’s tiny house designs are intended for anyone who wants to live more efficiently, his latest creation works well for those who can’t afford housing. His enduring legacy is that simple, high-quality living is accessible by all. Thanks for all the inspiration, Jay!

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Contact: jay@fourlightshouses.com
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