TentMakers Inc.

04/18/2025

Building Smarter, Greener, & Stronger 🌱🏗️

How do we build sustainably while keeping costs down and ensuring durability? 🤔

THBA (SHAC/THIMBY/TMI) students from UC Berkeley’s Architecture & Engineering program explored the latest eco-friendly materials and innovative building techniques to answer these big questions!

Here’s what they asked:
❓ How can EPS foam be managed sustainably?
❓ Can modern panels be adapted to any architectural design?
❓ Are there limits on size, height, or width when using new materials?

Every step we take in learning about cutting-edge building technologies brings us closer to our next THBA build!

By prioritizing energy efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effective construction, we’re not just designing spaces, we’re shaping the future of housing.

💡 What’s one feature you think should be standard in sustainable homes?

02/23/2025

2025 is off to an incredible start! 🚀

We’re making big moves at THBA! Our students are putting their skills to work, and it’s amazing to see everything coming together.

THBA BuildLab Program just hit a major milestone-our last tiny home build is officially being transported to its new home!

THBA (SHAC/THIMBY/TMI) Design Studio Program - students at UC Berkeley have wrapped up their Autodesk Revit sessions and took a field trip to the office of ThermaSteel West where we learned about factory built steel insulated panels.
From designing to experiencing real-world applications, they’re bringing fresh ideas into the world of attainable housing.

And this is just the beginning. We’re gearing up for bigger builds, smarter designs, and even more hands-on learning. 2025 is going to be huge!

10/25/2024

Are ADUs a Smart Solution for Your Home?

Whether you're planning an ADU for rental income, extra family space, or maximizing your property, we assist with planning, permit processing, architectural design, and offer attainable options tailored to your budget. TentMakers Inc., a nonprofit, helps households of all income levels find the right attainable and sustainable housing solution.

Book your free consultation now!

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Visit our website at www.tentmakersinc.org

09/02/2024

✨🏡 Check out the amazing tiny house built by students and instructors at the Tiny House Building Academy! 🏡✨

If you're curious about ADUs, prefabs, manufactured homes, or Tiny Homes, you won't want to miss this event!

Join us at TinyFest Events Bay Area for a weekend packed with tiny house tours, inspiring speakers, and incredible insights into sustainable living and financial freedom! 🌱💰

What: TinyFest Bay Area
When: Sept. 14th & 15th
Where: Santa Clara Fairgrounds, San Jose, CA
Who: Anyone interested in sustainable homes, alternative living, and achieving financial freedom!

Nonprofit, not only is committed to assisting low income families find affordable housing, they offer job training programs, such as , where participants can learn the trades needed to build a tiny house!
Learn more about what they’re doing in the community at:

What: TinyFest Bay Area
When: Sept. 14th & 15th
Where: Santa Clara Fairgrounds, San Jose CA
Who?: People who are interested in sustainable homes, alternative living & financial freedom! 🏡💵🚌🇺🇸🚐

09/02/2024

TinyFest celebrates tiny living, van conversions, gypsy wagons, skoolies and more! Be inspired, gain insight, connect with your tribe and have fun!

08/09/2024

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨

Catch our CEO, Joe Serrano, at TinyFest Bay Area this September 14-15, where he'll be talking about "How to Permit an Unpermitted ADU." 🏡✨ Learn all about ADUs, prefabs, manufactured homes, and—most especially—Tiny Homes!

Join us for a weekend full of tiny house tours, inspiring speakers, and incredible insights into sustainable living and financial freedom!

What: TinyFest Bay Area
When: Sept. 14th & 15th
Where: Santa Clara Fairgrounds, San Jose, CA
Who: Anyone interested in sustainable homes, alternative living, and achieving financial freedom! 🏡

🎟️ Save $10 on your ticket by using our Promo Code: THBA
Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/860588101177 or https://www.tinyfest.events

See you at TinyFest! 🌟