https://www.collaborativehousing.org.au/ This website explains how it all works with a focus on community building.
Author Archives: Marty
Former Senator Vanstone rallies against Independents & minor parties
Whilst she does make a few valid points in relation to the Senate preference lottery & concedes that there have been a few with common sense whilst encouraging contact with politicians on a regular basis between elections if you have matters of concern it is basically a rejection.
The appeal of the Tiny House movement in Australia
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-20/tiny-houses-who-wants-them-and-why-the-conversation/8959734 Also deals with the need for reform to planning laws to make it more accessible
Why Australian politics is collapsing!
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/victoria/a-decade-lost-to-political-pointscoring-20180103-h0cqcq.html Our greater problems are in the too hard basket as our politicians around the country play political football.
The story behind one of the more innovative tiny houses Kasita
Inspiration can be found in a wide variety of situations. This American example started in one of the smallest places a 33 sq ft dumpster. It is now one of the better examples of Tiny House design around.
Perth artists get creative with alternative housing!
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-14/housing-and-homelessness-explored-by-perth-artists/8269108
Whilst they are separate pieces of art they share a common theme & are very well done!
The rise of micro lots!
This is a new development in WA but apparently is happening in QLD & elsewhere. The price of land is still relatively expensive but if planned well can help first home buyers who prefer lower maintenance with nearby facilities like parks etc.
Prefab Tiny House on display at Sustainable Living Festival in Melbourne
Another example which actually has a lot of corporate support behind it of alternative living options.
Co-housing in Frankston
Great to see this happening although currently awaiting the outcome of an appeal in the VCAT.
Why Tiny Houses are an important part of the housing mix
This TEDx talk was recorded last March in Brisbane. Lara Nobel along with her partner Andrew Carter are the founders of the Tiny House Company & here she explains why they went along this path. They both come from an architectural background. Lara actually quit her architecture career to do a carpentry apprenticeship which she also completed last year with a Queensland Apprentice of the Year award. They have also had a legal victory with Brisbane City Council over the definition of their Tiny House which occurred in early November just after their daughter Charlie was born. The video is 10 minutes long.
Australian Independents Movement for Political Integrity 