The tiny home trend seems as if it’s here to stay, and many people are coming around to the benefits of simple living. There are also those who take it to the extreme, and I think Paul Elkins fits into that category. Elkins built a tiny home and put it on wheels. It’s not only tiny, but it’s also extremely tiny. He can even pull it with his bicycle!
Elkins used to be an employee of Boeing but he now creates tiny structures associated with transportation, such as micro boats, teepees, and vehicles that are powered by pedals. Each of his designs are weatherproof, lightweight, and you can take them on the go. The tiny home he built is referred to as a micro mobile home and it rides along on 20-inch bicycle wheels.
The space includes everything, including a small bed, a tiny kitchen area, insulation, some drawers and shelves, and even a stove and sink! The price was only $150. Plans for DIY boats, teepees, dog houses, and even a cycle cart are also available for purchase. The tutorial, according to his website, includes everything you need to build one yourself, from photos to drawings and written instructions.
A conduit blender, some basic hand tools, and a drill are required. Kirsten Dirksen, a filmmaker, paid Elkin a visit at his home in Washington. She conducted an interview with him for the Tiny House Design website. “His work is inspiring because he pushes minimalism to its logical conclusion,” Dirksen wrote.
“His tiny structures are lightweight, weatherproof, and portable, but they are also functional and include all of the necessities.” From the standpoint of tiny house design, his work serves as an extreme example that sets the standard for small and outside-the-box thinking.” You can learn more about Elkin’s lifestyle and take a virtual tour of his nomad bicycle camper on his YouTube channel.