Our take on tiny houses…and not-so-tiny houses. Here we focus on small, efficient homes, with elements of natural building. There are lots of ways to build small. In particular we’re excited to explore what really works, and to share from our experience building, collaborating, and teaching about tiny houses.
The idea of building a tiny house is so cool and appealing. It’s like taking your childhood blanket-fort building to the next level, taking a step toward making a smaller ecological footprint, and becoming a homeowner, all at once! But, there are a lot of practical questions that come up. Indeed, one of the biggest […]
Turn off the taps and lower your water bill. It’s easy to use rainwater to irrigate your garden. Here are 3 steps to help you get an effective system set up. Once you’re using rainwater instead of groundwater to irrigate, you won’t need to run up your water bill for a green and thriving garden. […]
A few simple, creative outdoor kitchen ideas will help you put together a lovely, functional space for food prep close to your home. Cooking outdoors isn’t just for camping trips. Creating an outdoor kitchen gets you outside every day, even during “ordinary” life. You’ll enjoy the beauty of the season and connect with the […]
We suspect a lot of you are just as excited about tiny houses as we are. That’s why we’re going to walk you through how to build your own tiny house in 5 basic steps. Step 1: Dreaming and Designing Your Tiny House Before you pick up a hammer or go buy a trailer, […]
What is Natural Building, Anyway? Are “natural buildings” all made of mud, with fanciful designs sculpted into them? Aren’t most houses made of wood, isn’t that natural? Can a “natural” building also be comfortable and full of modern conveniences like heating and cooling systems and electric lights? Is natural building easier to learn than conventional building? Is […]