Who We Are

We are a collective of non-traditional builders with a passion for solving the housing crisis through small & simple solutions.  Our crew is 33% female, 33% transgender, and queer as a three dollar bill.

Meet the Dandys

  • Murphy kneels as he uses a saw to cut a piece of lumber

    Murphy Robinson

    HE/THEY

    Murphy is a former wilderness guide who loves hiking in the woods with his dog, hosting potlucks, and planting ridiculously large gardens. He built a 72 square foot off-grid Tiny House in 2012 and has been living in it ever since.

  • Silas smiles happily wearing heart shaped sunglasses and holding a drill

    Silas Wood

    HE/HIM

    Silas went to clown school, worked in a warehouse, and then threw it all away for the Tiny house dream. He and Kiana built their Tiny House in 2023.

  • Stef smiling at the camera

    Stef

    HE/HIM

    Stef is our 2025 carpentry intern. Stef is a computer programmer and hobbyist woodworker who’s passionate about regenerative agriculture. He has practiced the art of organic farming on small farms in Tennessee.

  • Clyde, a black and white dog sits happily in a red vest

    Clyde

    HE/HIM

    Clyde keeps a watchful eye on our building site and greets all visitors with loud barks and enthusiastic wags