With this in mind, the Czech Republic's Pin-Up Houses is selling plans for a no-frills tiny house that can be built for approximately US$10,000.

Dan Louche set up Tiny Home Builders in 2009 after he built a tiny house for his mom. It offers a range of plans, with prices starting at about $200 for a 20-foot "Simple Living" plan.

Exploring Alternatives According to the company's website, the Rising Sun shipping container house is for sale, starting at a base price of $85,000 and ranging up to $120,000 with upgrades.

Still, since this is a DIY tiny house, it's obviously up to the builder to choose what siding they want. Plans for the Bunk Box will set you back US$99.

The Patara Tiny Home, which measures 9.6 meters long, 3 meters wide and 3.75 meters tall, is designed to sit on a trailer for easy transportation and can hook up to amenities on different sites.