https://www.collaborativehousing.org.au/ This website explains how it all works with a focus on community building.
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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
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!
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.
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.
Another approach to affordable housing
http://tinyhouseswoon.com/uhu/ This is Boston’s approach. There are other examples such as IKEA’s flat pack design for refugee housing done in conjunction with the UN. There are a variety of different approaches around the world which can become part of the Australian approach too
The rise of the eco village in Australia
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/weekend-australian-magazine/the-ecovillage-people/news-story/cec37af71d0722b53d7f83678bb0e154 Whilst the origins can date back to the 1960’s with around 300 in 1990 there is a desire for greater community & sustainability all over the country.
The Australian property system needs a complete overhaul!
http://citymag.indaily.com.au/commerce/paying-for-it/ This is from South Australia but applies across the rest of the nation. Negative gearing is only one part of the problem the whole banking related system needs a complete renovation!
Co working/living space coming to Melbourne next year
https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2016/aug/23/creative-co-living-in-australia-did-beethoven-knock-off-at-six-oclock Aimed primarily at the creative millennial this international trend is planned to happen in Melbourne by April 2017. Currently they are still looking for an appropriate property.
Australian Independents Movement for Political Integrity 