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Custom Woodworking by David Naso – Iowa City

David Naso of Iowa City builds custom wood furniture using hand picked specialty woods. This bio is excerpted from his website. Since 1980 my passion has been providing fine furniture for businesses, homes and places of worship. During these many years I have tried to emphasize three elements. The first is to have reverance for… Continue reading Custom Woodworking by David Naso – Iowa City

Bedford Falls or Pottersville – How Developers Determine the Character of Your Community

In the movie It’s a Wonderful Life, George Bailey see’s what his town might have been like had he not influenced the development of the community. Developers largely determine the attractiveness of a city or lack of attractiveness. The character of a city can hinge on whether it’s a George Bailey or Mr. Potter who… Continue reading Bedford Falls or Pottersville – How Developers Determine the Character of Your Community

Architectural Use of Reflective Materials in Building Design – Benefit Analysis – Reducing Shade and Increasing Ambient Light

Housing | Art As a photographer, I’m probably more aware of light because it’s largely what determines the quality and character of a photograph. Yesterday, on my evening bicycle ride home, I noticed some very bright warm evening light coming from the east. I like evening light because it can illuminate in a way that you… Continue reading Architectural Use of Reflective Materials in Building Design – Benefit Analysis – Reducing Shade and Increasing Ambient Light

Apple WWDC 2012 Keynote Features Small Treehouse Bed and Breakfast of Lincoln, Vermont (Ellie Bryant, Owner)

The keynote presentation for the 2012 Apple World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC), on 11 June 2012, featured the tiny treehouse of Ellie Bryant in Lincoln, Vermont. The Tiny Fern Forest Treehouse is a Bed & Breakfast that Ellie Bryant runs. Travelers are able to find her business using a Bed and Breakfast App for the… Continue reading Apple WWDC 2012 Keynote Features Small Treehouse Bed and Breakfast of Lincoln, Vermont (Ellie Bryant, Owner)

Dee Williams – Dream big, live small – TEDx Portland

Video Learn More Below are links to learn more about Dee and her home. Living Large in a Tiny House, Yes Magazine PAD Tiny Houses — Originated as Portland Alternative Dwellings in 2012. Shrinking Down the House, Time Magazine Photo Below is a photo from July 15, 2008 showing Jay Shafer visiting Dee Williams at… Continue reading Dee Williams – Dream big, live small – TEDx Portland

Media Request: Photographer/Filmmaker Seeks Small Housers for Project

Organization: Contact us for more details Type of media: Documentary photography/film Address: Contact us for more details Contact: Contact us for more details Phone number: Contact us for more details Email: Contact us for more details Request: “As I understand the Small House Society has inspired thousands  across the country. I was hoping to find a family or couple living  in the Los Angeles… Continue reading Media Request: Photographer/Filmmaker Seeks Small Housers for Project

EcoSphere Self-Sustaining Tiny Ecosystem Enclosed in Glass

  EcoSphere sculptures come in a variety of designs. Those shown above are open, yet self sustaining ecosystems. The example below is a closed EcoSphere requiring no maintenance, food, water, or even air. Click here to learn more or buy online.   Learn More. Below is an excerpt about the EcoSphere and how it works.… Continue reading EcoSphere Self-Sustaining Tiny Ecosystem Enclosed in Glass

Self Storage: Downsize, Simplify, De-Clutter, Organize, De-Stress, Save Time, Save Money

Start Now. Click here or the image above to begin your journey to a simpler more organized life. The Sparefoot Storage Finder service helps you find the right storage facility for your needs. Benefits. Here are some of the benefits to using self storage services: Organize. Using uniform boxes that are stackable, it’s easy to create a directory… Continue reading Self Storage: Downsize, Simplify, De-Clutter, Organize, De-Stress, Save Time, Save Money

“We the Tiny House People” by Kirsten Dirksen – a Video Documentary of the Small House Movement

TV producer and Internet-video personality Kirsten Dirksen invites us on her journey into the tiny homes of people searching for simplicity, self-sufficiency, minimalism and happiness by creating shelter in caves, converted garages, trailers, tool sheds, river boats and former pigeon coops. — “This extraordinary recalibration of what it means to live the good life”- TreeHugger… Continue reading “We the Tiny House People” by Kirsten Dirksen – a Video Documentary of the Small House Movement