Tiny Building Experts

Tiny Building Experts, based in Colorado Springs, is one of the most code-forward, compliance-driven tiny home builders in the United States. Founded by industry veterans Austin Baker (“The Code Guy”) and Tracy Manchego-Baker, the company brings over a decade of direct experience in tiny home consulting, design, building, and certification—including involvement in over 600 builds and personal guidance for more than 1,000 customers pursuing tiny living.

Tiny Building Experts specializes in RV-Certified THOWs built through Pacific West Tiny Homes (a division of Pacific West Associates). Unlike purely artisan builders, TBE positions itself at the intersection of tiny living, RV standards, legal compliance, and municipal legalization efforts. They are highly active in the movement to legitimize tiny homes in Colorado and across the U.S., advocating for safe, inspected, legally recognized dwellings.

Their builds range from 8.6 ft to 10 ft wide and up to 34 ft long, with fully customized layouts that can include ground-floor bedrooms, ADA-accessible designs, loft-free floor plans, toy hauler configurations, seasonal/all-climate builds, and specialized off-grid systems. Clients can choose finishes, colors, rooflines, appliances, storage concepts, and accessibility features, making each home personal while remaining structurally consistent with RV and THOW code requirements.

A major differentiator: Tiny Building Experts offers full-spectrum services, from trailers and steel frame kits to shells, near-complete builds, and fully turnkey models. They also provide consulting for DIYers, new builders, and developers—helping create templates, plans, workflows, and code-compliant practices that prevent costly mistakes. Their “Plan Before You Build” worksheet is an industry-recognized tool that helps streamline projects.

Beyond individual homes, TBE is also experienced in community-scale development. They are the builder for the Working Fusion at Mill Street project in Colorado Springs, a supportive tiny home village designed to provide safe, attainable housing for at-risk youth. Their involvement in community projects reinforces their expertise in compliance, permitting, and scaling multiple-unit developments.

TBE’s customer experience extends beyond construction. They guide clients on legal placement, site selection, ADU rules, permits, RV certification implications, delivery logistics, insurance options, credit repair, and financing connections. They also built the popular Tiny Urban Overlook Airbnb in Denver, which serves as a real-world example of their craftsmanship and design aesthetic.

Tiny Building Experts is one of the strongest fits for customers who want a safe, certified, code-compliant THOW, prefer a guided and educational build process, or need support for multi-unit or community projects. They are ideal for buyers who want industry expertise, structured workflows, nationwide delivery, and a build that meets legal and technical standards from day one.