Effective Living > Mobile Hermitage Summary. The Mobile Hermitage and owner Gregory Paul Johnson have been featured by various print and television media including: American Profile, Better Homes and Gardens (200608 page 72), CBS Affiliate KCCI of Des Moines, PBS Affiliate WQPT, National Public Radio, New York Times Real Estate, Radish Magazine, and Wall Street Journal Real Estate. Radio Interviews. Audio is now available for… Continue reading Mobile Hermitage – Media Coverage
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Building Green Sustainable Buildings, Homes, and Communities
Activism > Environment > Housing Summary This document provides access to resources and information for building green sustainable buildings, homes, and communities. Home Carbon Calculator This interactive tool shows the difference the average household can make, in the equivalent trees planted and flights saved. [View] Featured Resources Our currently featured resources are: The PVcase “Guide… Continue reading Building Green Sustainable Buildings, Homes, and Communities
Choice of Apartment or Home Size and Quality Determined by Community Surroundings
Effective Living Summary. In choosing a home or apartment, characteristics such as the size, available natural light, appliances, and other amenities may be largely determined by the quality and richness of the local community. Eating and Grocery Shopping. When restaurants and grocery stores are within walking or biking distance from home, it makes it easier… Continue reading Choice of Apartment or Home Size and Quality Determined by Community Surroundings
Hawks Ridge Apartments Student Housing Rental Dorm-Style in Iowa City (Formerly The Lodge)
UPDATE: 7 Nov 2023 This document was originally posted on 16 Mar 2008. Some updates have been made to keep it current and most of the information is still relevant. However, the latest information is best obtained from the Hawks Ridge website. The original post from 2008 is below. Summary. This is a review… Continue reading Hawks Ridge Apartments Student Housing Rental Dorm-Style in Iowa City (Formerly The Lodge)
Iowa City Housing, Apartments, and Property Management
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Bread Garden Market – Iowa City
We’ve recognized The Bread Garden Market as the best combined restaurant, coffee shop, and grocery store in downtown Iowa City. Visit their beautiful website (as shown below) for the latest news and information. [Visit Website] Update: 5 October 2023 Iowa City is known for having great restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores. The Bread Garden… Continue reading Bread Garden Market – Iowa City
Mobile Hermitage – Heating
Effective Living > Mobile Hermitage The heater in the mobile hermitage is the same as that used to heat the small water-tight cabin of a boat. Seen at right, the heater is mounted on the wall by attaching it to a stainless steel surface. This helps protect the wall and reflect heat into the room.… Continue reading Mobile Hermitage – Heating
Mobile Hermitage – Fresh Airflow Control
Effective Living > Mobile Hermitage Because the Mobile Hermitage is so tightly constructed, fresh airflow can be precisely controlled by using a combination of the front door, the three windows, and the exhaust vent. If there’s a breeze and a decent temperature outside, then climate control can be achieved without any energy at all. There… Continue reading Mobile Hermitage – Fresh Airflow Control
Mobile Hermitage – Acoustics
Effective Living > Mobile Hermitage There are very few sound absorbing surfaces, fabrics, or textures in the Mobile Hermitage. The wood surfaces create a warm rich acoustic environment. Sound waves move freely throughout the Mobile Hermitage due to the minimalist and utilitarian use of surface space and the lack of furnace or other appliance noises.… Continue reading Mobile Hermitage – Acoustics
Small House Dimensions – Guide to Defining Small Houses and Right-Size Homes
Housing > Small House Society > Resources > Glossary Small House Dimensions. People often ask how small a house needs to be in order for it to be considered small. There are various names floating around to describe smaller than usual homes. Below are some names with square meter / feet cutoff points to offer guidelines. You… Continue reading Small House Dimensions – Guide to Defining Small Houses and Right-Size Homes
Small House Quotes for Simple and Sustainable Living
Effective Living > Small House Society > Resources The Small House Movement has inspired great interest in smaller and simpler living. Below are some quotes about simpler and smaller living that help encourage the use of tiny, little, small, miniature, and micro homes. Please contact us if you know of any other quotes that should… Continue reading Small House Quotes for Simple and Sustainable Living
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