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Microshelters: 59 Creative Cabins, Tiny Houses, Tree Houses, and Other Small Structures

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If you dream of living in a tiny house, or creating a getaway in the backwoods or your backyard, you’ll love this gorgeous collection of creative and inspiring ideas for tiny houses, cabins, forts, studios, and other microshelters. Created by a wide array of builders and designers around the United States and beyond, these 59 unique and innovative structures show you the limits of what is possible. Each is displayed in full-color photographs accompanied by commentary by the author. In addition, Diedricksen includes six sets of building plans by leading designers to help you get started on a microshelter of your own. You’ll also find guidelines on building with recycled and salvaged materials, plus techniques for making your small space comfortable and easy to inhabit. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Storey Publishing, LLC


Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 31, 2015


Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1612123538


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 30


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.13 x 0.63 x 9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #239,082 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #81 in Small Homes & Cottages #116 in Carpentry #376 in Home Design & Construction (Books)


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    • Inspired, value-packed "tiny" shelter resource
I received this book as an early birthday present from my daughter, Belle, a few days ago. My head and heart have been pouring over it for two days now and I love it! I am a THOW (tiny house on wheels) designer/builder/dweller. I own several versions of Deek’s books and all of them evidence his effluvient creative spirit and inventive use of resources. Back in 2012, when I attended his workshop (and slept in the Gypsy Junker, page 142), there were only a few books on the market on tiny houses and/or plans. This Rennaissance man (father, builder, designer, musician, artist, boy scout leader, community founder) has authored several previous books that are chock full of his amazing drawings and unconventional dream shacks. This publication stands out as a wonderful collection of many micro-shelters around the country that he has filmed and includes some structures we have built in his workshops. Deek’s writing style is charming and his observations succinct. A plethora of tiny shelters are presented with each of their customized storage innovations and construction materials in bold living color. I highly recommend it as a first book to any tiny house enthusiast for all of its tips on tools, salvaging strategy, construction basics, micro shelter plans and affordable décor ideas. Whether you are planning to construct a backyard tree house, mini-studio, office or a year-round tiny home, this book needs to be in your hands, dog-eared, enjoyed, used, and cherished for years to come. Those of us who live in tiny houses are very minimal in what stuff we keep. I have only 30 treasured books in my 184 square foot tiny house on wheels; and this is the third one from Deek! He inspired me three years ago to fulfill my Silver Bullet Tiny House challenge, and I passionately believe Deek’s micro shelters book will inspire you too! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2015 by Belle Struck
    • Lots of ideas
Great designs and ideas
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2025 by caligirl57
    • Great book of ideas and examples.
This book is mostly examples of completed in a few pages, but 3-4 pages each of 59 working examples makes for a pretty full book. There are just about any variation of a micro shelter/house/playhouse/tree house. Many of them have schematics or drawings of net little features. If you are looking for ideas this is a very handy little book at a reasonable price. I have gotten many concepts from it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2019 by John Swanteck
    • Buy this book and prepare to embark on a journey with your "boom stick" in hand on a mission in primal creativity.
Derek "Deek" Diedricksen is a true creative genius. Not only are his visual depictions and photos of his own microshelters and those of others stunning, his written words, in true deek-speak fashion, bring out his personality. It is almost as if you are there with him exploring with total wonderment these amazing and whimsical small abodes. There is something truly primal that this book reaches in your soul. I don't know if it is from our past ancestors living in trees or caves, but this book ignites a spark of creativity in us all to truly go out and make a space where we can kick back and relax, away from hectic modernity and the stresses that accompany the modern world. One word of warning, if your children get their hands on this book, they will be pulled away from their televisions and PS4s or Xboxes, they will want to build something that requires true imagination and skill. Buy this book and prepare to embark on a journey with your "boom stick" in hand on a mission in primal creativity; you will not be disappointed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2015 by RealGenius
    • Iwatch Deek on Youtube often and was pleasantly surprised when ...
I watch Deek on Youtube often and was pleasantly surprised when he came out with a book. This book shows many possible options for micro shelters. There is just about any style example that you can imagine in this book. Shelters for those with little money and those with a bit more to spend. It's fun to see the creativity that has gone into a lot of these shelters. People re-purposed many of the materials and ended up with some cool results. I would recommend this book to those that would like their own space or would like to share a tiny house with someone or two. It would also be great for dads that would like to build the infamous tree house or playhouse for their child. If you are a writer, or a mom or dad building one of these micro shelters could provide you with a quiet space to capture your thoughts. The photos are beautiful and colorful. I really can't say anything negative about this book. I love it! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2017 by Amazon Customer
    • Not Bad, Most Info. Available Online
Its not a bad paperback book. I guess it provides inspiration for a backyard build. However, most if this information is available online. It does include 5 or 6 BASIC "Plans" for small structures. Unfortunately, it doesn't include any plans foe the authors own very popular "Transforming A Frame". I found that very disappointing. The author recently bought a 5ac parcel near an area I go to often. Hopefully I'll bump into him and strongly recommend he include it in the next printing!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2024 by Kindle Customer
    • Great ideas and inspiration
This book delivers on ideas and inspiration for your micro-shelter dreams. While it doesn’t have planning info for every design, there are basic plans for a few of the designs at the end. A fun and inspiring read with really diverse micro shelters.
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2023 by Jes
    • Not worth it.
If you're looking to build the time structures featured, don't get this. There are only 6 building plans included at the end of the book which is disappointing. The 59 small structures are mostly just talked about. Not really worth the price honestly.
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2025 by Kimberly Snodgrass

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