Fred Schultz designed, built and lived in an off-grid, fossil-fuel-free tiny house with his wife Shannon and their daughter back in 2015. Inspired to share it all, Fred founded Fred’s Tiny Houses where he teaches best practices on how to build safe, lightweight, well designed tiny houses on wheels.

An experienced advocate of tiny house legalization across Australia, Fred has led the tiny house movement in Australia since 2015.

Having taught thousands of students in workshops and online, and having built more than 200 tiny house trailers since 2015 he has supported the builds of hundreds of tiny houses, both from DIY builders and professionals, alike.

There is no-one in Australia more experienced or well versed in tiny house topics than Fred Schultz. He is an innovator, thought leader and expert on all tiny house issues in Australia.

What You Will Learn:

In this weekend workshop, you will learn:

• Risks with Tiny House Builds: Material selection, weight, transport, and compliance.
• Planning and Building Essentials: Key elements you need to get right.
• Building Terminology: Speak with confidence at your local timber yard.
• Building Methods: Suitable for tiny houses on wheels, ensuring strength and light weight.
• Construction Material Comparisons: Pros and cons of wood, steel, and SIPs.
• Safety and Mobility: How to make your tiny house safe to travel.
• Going Large: Considerations for going over size by width, height, length or weight.
• Going Off-The-Grid in a THOW Fred's done it all and can show you how too.
• Roof Design: Key considerations for different situations, including solar panel optimisation.
• Cyclonic Conditions: Adapting construction techniques for mobile structures.
• Design for Climate: Keeping cool in the Australian summer.
• Design Features: Trailer choices, roof styles, ladders vs. stairs, and more.
• Unified Construction Method®: Producing the strongest and lightest attachment between tiny house and trailer.
• DIY-able: Insulation, off-grid solutions, and total DIY capability.
• VSB1 Revision 6 Compliance: Essential knowledge for all builders about the national vehicle standards.
• Bracing Ply Dos and Don’ts: Ensuring structural integrity.
• Condensation Management: Tips for various climates, including information on different membranes.
• Floor Construction: Detailed guidance on reducing weight, increasing strength and attachment options.
• Building Corners: Best practices for tiny houses on wheels.
• Site Assessment: How to level your tiny house.
• Transport Issues and Options: What to consider.
• Loft Construction: Tips for optimal space usage.

Tiny House Weekend Workshops - Information

Cost: $450 per person or $750 for a double pass (save $150 on second person's ticket).

Includes free access to Online Course, valued at $288

Get informed, clear, and honest information from an expert who knows and has done it all.

How to Build a Tiny House in Australia: Comprehensive Workshop + Free Online Course

Attend our detailed in-person workshop and get lifetime access to How To Build A Tiny House - The Australian Online Course for free (usually $288). Build it light, safe, and strong.