NSW introduces collaborative housing

July 5, 2019 by Marty

https://www.collaborativehousing.org.au/ This website explains how it all works with a focus on community building.

The story behind one of the more innovative tiny houses Kasita

March 10, 2017 by Marty

https://www.fastcoexist.com/3068712/what-living-in-a-dumpster-taught-this-startup-founder-about-designing-tiny-homes

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.

The rise of micro lots!

February 20, 2017 by Marty

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/perth-real-estate-micro-blocks-of-80sqm-to-go-on-sale/news-story/fb75cd088bc1186db42ddf87033ea375

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

February 17, 2017 by Marty

https://www.domain.com.au/advice/the-smallest-premade-tiny-house-opens-to-public-at-federation-square-20170216-gue5ke/

Another example which actually has a lot of corporate support behind it of alternative living options.

Co-housing in Frankston

February 16, 2017 by Marty

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/south-east/frankston-cohousing-supporters-drawn-to-sense-of-community-sustainability-and-less-isolation/news-story/2dcae7adde9f9faf82206ef1561f4b87?nk=a31d236018a8ef000cf05ecd5a4a8648-1487286315

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

February 8, 2017 by Marty

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.

Another option in response to Australia’s housing affordability crisis!

January 30, 2017 by Marty

https://www.crikey.com.au/2013/02/19/co-operatives-an-answer-to-affordable-housing/

I have read other articles on the experience of people overseas with this option some also have a combined living/ workspace! Back when I was a uni student living in one of the colleges on campus 30+ years ago it was a lot more affordable.

Big World Homes an Australian builder with a difference!

September 22, 2016 by Marty

http://www.treehugger.com/tiny-houses/tiny-flat-packed-grid-homes-aim-be-bridge-between-renting-and-owning.html A paradigm shift in affordable housing through easy to assemble flat pack prefabricated homes. They are based in Sydney & will be at the Sydney Architecture Festival in Chippendale over the October long weekend.