Build a fully compliant, high quality tiny house in Ireland or the UK with confidence.
The Tiny House Handbook is a clear and practical guide to taking a small home from idea to completed build. It brings structure to a complex process and sets out a path you can follow with clarity.
Written by Cormac Whelan, a former site foreman from County Galway who designed, built, and lives in his own 28 square metre home, the book moves step by step from site selection to long term living. Each stage is grounded in real decisions, real costs, and the systems you will need to navigate.
This is a working manual shaped by direct experience.
Inside, you will find:
How planning works in Ireland and the UK, with clear steps to secure approvalBuilding regulations explained, including NZEB in Ireland and Part L in the UKRealistic 2026 cost ranges in euro and sterling, from groundwork to final fit outA clear build sequence for both self builders and contractorsGrants and financial supports, including SEAI and UK VAT reclaimSix years of real living costs, averaging €1,436 per year
For anyone building a first home, downsizing, or creating a long term, low cost housing solution, this book keeps the process clear, focused, and grounded from start to finish.
A complete guide to building a tiny house that performs in real life.
