The Tiny House Archive Set

Welcome.

I am Michael Janzen. Between 2008 and 2019, I produced a library of designs to help owner-builders construct their own tiny homes.

Before I return to the design studio in 2026 with a new focus on new tiny house designs, I am opening this "archive" for one week. This set of plans contains my complete back catalog of digital plans and design books.

When these were available, this full set of tiny house plans would have retailed for over $600, so this is effectively a 90% discount.

These plans were drawn to be built by regular people. They read more like assembly instructions than traditional architectural blueprints, demystifying framing for rooflines, dormers, and bay windows. Even the smallest designs offer valuable lessons in extreme space optimization.

Once this week is over, these files will be retired permanently to make way for the new portfolio.

What Is Included

This digital download includes PDFs for 20 separate tiny house on wheels designs, 4 fixed-foundation cabins, and 4 books on design theory.

The Tiny Houses on Wheels (20 Plans) Ordered by length (longest to shortest).

• Carrack 1042 (10' x 42') 
• Carrack 836 (8'6" x 36')
• Westport 28 (8'6" x 28')
• Redwood Valley 24 (8'6" x 24')
• Laytonville 24 (8'6" x 24')
• Little River 24 (8'6" x 24')
• Comptche 24 (8'6" x 24')
• Leggett 24 (8'6" x 24')
• Potter Valley 24 (8'6" x 24')
• Boonville 22 (8'6" x 22')
• Covelo 20 (8'6" x 20')
• Talmage 20 (8'6" x 20')
• Caspar 20 (8'6" x 20')
• Navarro 20 (8'6" x 20')
• Calpella 18 (8'6" x 18')
• Albion 16 (8'6" x 16')
• Cleone 16 (8'6" x 16')
• Anchor Bay 16 (8'6" x 16')
• Manchester 14 (8'6" x 14')
• Philo 12 (8'6" x 12')

The Cabin Collection (4 Plans) Traditional framing for fixed foundations.

• The Colonist’s Cabin (12' x 24') Two-story
• Homesteader’s Cabin (12' x 24') Versatile loft
• Pioneer's Cabin (16' x 20') Standard framing
• Prospector's Cabin (12' x 12') Balloon framing

The Design Library (4 eBooks)

• Tiny House Floor Plans (2nd Edition, 2021): Over 350 layouts.
• Tiny House Design System (2023): A modular design method.
• 101 Tiny House Designs (2017): Concepts on spatial compromises.
• Tiny House Floor Plans (1st Edition, 2012): The original illustrations.

As I look toward 2026, I am excited to share new ideas drawn by hand and mouse. I hope these legacy plans serve you well on your own building journey.

Warmly, 

Michael Janzen

P.S. A quick note on the files: You will notice the website TinyHouseDesign.com printed on many of the plans. I founded that site in 2008, but when I sold the website years ago, I retained ownership of this specific library of work. While I am no longer associated with that domain, these are the original, authentic files. Please direct all future questions (and excitement!) to my new home: TinyHouseLiving.com.