Organization: CBC News, Canadian Broadcasting Type of media: Television, radio & web content Address: Toronto, Canada Contact: Lysanne Louter Phone number: 416-205-2799 Email: lysanne.louter@cbc.ca Request: I’m a producer with CBC’s The National working on a series of stories about alternative housing for seniors (outside of traditional nursing homes and long-term care facilities). I’m curious if you know of any interesting/alternatives places… Continue reading Media Request: CBC News, Canadian Broadcasting, Seeks Small Housers
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Media Request: Harvard Magazine Seeks Alumni Living Small
Organization: Harvard Magazine Type of media: Print magazine and website Address: 7 Ware street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Contact: Nell Porter Brown Phone number: 617-496-6698 Email: nell_porter_brown@harvard.edu Request: I am writing an article about people who live in smaller (2,000 sq or less) or tiny houses (1,000 or less) in New England, with less stuff. The trick is that because this… Continue reading Media Request: Harvard Magazine Seeks Alumni Living Small
The Pros and Cons of Tiny Homes
16 March 2012 by Sonya Kanelstrand “Every second source of information on the Internet is discussing living in tiny homes these days. A typical tiny home seldom exceeds 500 square feet (46 m2) and often has wheels underneath. The idea behind small homes is not just to reduce size but to utilize practical design that… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Tiny Homes
Temporary Housing as Defined by Housing Codes
Housing > Small House Society > Resources > Glossary Summary. This page describes how Temporary Housing is defined according to typical housing codes. The tiny home on wheels pictured here, from Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, is an example of an dwelling that is considered temporary housing. Despite this legal definition, people are able to live in these small houses year-round… Continue reading Temporary Housing as Defined by Housing Codes
Accessory Dwelling Unit ADU and Accessory Building Use Structures as Defined by Housing Code
Housing > Small House Society > Resources > Glossary Summary. This page describes how Accessory Dwelling Units are defined according to typical housing codes. The backyard studio pictured here, from DecoratedShed.com, is an example of an Accessory Dwelling Unit. The text below is taken from the City Code of Iowa City, Title 17 (Building and Housing), Chapter… Continue reading Accessory Dwelling Unit ADU and Accessory Building Use Structures as Defined by Housing Code
Small Houses and the Impact of City Housing Codes and Zoning
Housing > Small House Society Summary. The video below presents some insights into the challenge of finding a suitable location for a tiny home on wheels intended to be lived in year-round. As explained in the video, in most cities, small homes on wheels are considered to be the equivalent of an RV or camper.… Continue reading Small Houses and the Impact of City Housing Codes and Zoning
Off-The-Grid Living (video)
Housing Summary. The video below presents a couple who are living off-the-grid.
Small House Society 2011 Midwest Workshop & Conference in Saint Louis, MO from 26-27 December 2011
Summary. The Small House Society 2011 Midwest Workshop & Conference in Saint Louis, MO took place from 26-27 December 2011. Below are videos from the event. Many thanks to those who participated by sending in comments and questions via Facebook, email, and our online discussion group. We’re looking forward to next year’s events. Let us… Continue reading Small House Society 2011 Midwest Workshop & Conference in Saint Louis, MO from 26-27 December 2011
Bickering, Infighting, Finger Pointing, Complaining, Blame Shifting…
The message below is a post I originally sent to the public discussion forum for the Small House Society. I felt it was worth sharing more broadly by posting it here for those who aren’t active in the discussion forum, and also for those involved in any kind of activism or social reform/transform efforts. As… Continue reading Bickering, Infighting, Finger Pointing, Complaining, Blame Shifting…
BBC Television Seeks Small Housers for Downsizing Show
Organization: BBC America Type of media: Television Address: 1321 Florida Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20009-4807 Contact: Leigh Paterson Phone number: (551) 689-3113 Email: lspaterson@gmail.com Request: I’m working on a TV news story about tiny homes and the economy. Is the recession causing people to live more simply an downsize. What are some of the reason that people… Continue reading BBC Television Seeks Small Housers for Downsizing Show
Small House Living – Questions and Answers (Video)
Los Angeles Journalist Seeks Small Housers for Switzerland Magazine Article
Organization: Wendekreis Type of media: Print Magazine in Switzerland Address: 1832 El Cerrito Place #1, Los Angeles, CA 90068 Contact: Marelene Vonarx Phone number: (323) 804-9424 Email: marlene.vonarx@gmail.com Request: As part of our theme issue on “sizing down”, we would like to visit and interview someone who traded living large(r) for living small in the LA area.… Continue reading Los Angeles Journalist Seeks Small Housers for Switzerland Magazine Article