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Sanctuary Magazine of Australia features the Small House Society and ResourcesForLife.com

Effective Living > Housing > Small House Society Summary. The Small House Society and ResourcesForLife.com are featured in the Australian Sanctuary Magazine (issue #9). The Small House movement is to homes what the Slow Food movement is to dinner: a celebration of sustainability, simplicity and nourishment. It’s a trend that’s gained momentum in recent years thanks… Continue reading Sanctuary Magazine of Australia features the Small House Society and ResourcesForLife.com

The Space of Our Desire – A Story of Smaller and Simpler Living featured in Off Deadline

Effective Living > Housing > Building Green | Environment Summary. The Space of our Desire is a compelling story by Kurt Cunningham about smaller and simpler living. The story was featured in the Fall 2009 print version of The Daily Iowan magazine, Off Deadline and appeared in the online edition with the title Tiny Space,… Continue reading The Space of Our Desire – A Story of Smaller and Simpler Living featured in Off Deadline

Housing Matters: Can Building Green be Affordable? … an ICPL Sustainability Event by Eco Iowa City

Effective Living > Housing > Building Green | Environment Summary. In cooperation with Eco-Iowa City, the Iowa City Housing and Community Development Commission presents a discussion on building sustainable and affordable housing. When. Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 7-9PM. Location. Iowa City Public Library, Room A. More Information. Call 319-358-0828. Speakers. Gregory Paul Johnson of the… Continue reading Housing Matters: Can Building Green be Affordable? … an ICPL Sustainability Event by Eco Iowa City

Compact Cabins: Simple Living in 1000 Square Feet or Less; 62 Plans for Camps, Cottages, Lake Houses, and Other Getaways

Effective Living > Housing > Small House Society Summary. Compact Cabins by Gerald Rowan , published by Storey Publishing, is now available in our store. Click Here to Buy Now Overview. Below is a description from Amazon. The setting might be a sparkling lakefront, a cool clearing in the woods, a breathtaking mountaintop, or an… Continue reading Compact Cabins: Simple Living in 1000 Square Feet or Less; 62 Plans for Camps, Cottages, Lake Houses, and Other Getaways

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Natural Home Magazine Features Put Your Life on a Diet by ResourcesForLife.com Director Gregory Johnson

Housing > Small House Society | Put Your Life on a Diet Summary. The November/December 2009 issue of Natural Home Magazine features an article about Gregory Johnson’s book Put Your Life on a Diet: Lessons Learned Living in 140 Square Feet. “What excites me most is how micro decisions can have a macro impact. For… Continue reading Natural Home Magazine Features Put Your Life on a Diet by ResourcesForLife.com Director Gregory Johnson

Continental Airlines Magazine: “The Next Little Thing” (June 2009)

[The following article is from the June 2009 issue of Continental Airlines Magazine.] The Next Little Thing As the era of McMansions fades, wee houses promote simpler, more efficient living Gregory Paul Johnson comes across as a normal guy, typical of many people you’d find in Iowa City, Iowa, where he lives. But Johnson, 45,… Continue reading Continental Airlines Magazine: “The Next Little Thing” (June 2009)

Continental Magazine – Idea of the Moment: The Next Little Thing

Effective Living > Housing > Small Living Summary. The June 2009 issue of Continental Magazine has as their Idea of the Moment feature article the story The Next Little Thing by Joe Bargmann. Below is an excerpt from the full article. Johnson is a leading figure in the micro-housing movement. He’s a co-founder of the… Continue reading Continental Magazine – Idea of the Moment: The Next Little Thing

Penguin House – Tiny Japanese Micro Home For Small Living

Effective Living > Housing > Small House Society Summary. The Penguin House uses very innovative engineering and architectural design to achieve a better use of space. Through creative channeling of light, and specializing designing of walls, hallways, and windows, the home is illuminated using natural light rather than being dependent entirely on artificial lighting. Notice… Continue reading Penguin House – Tiny Japanese Micro Home For Small Living