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 appeal of the Tiny House movement in Australia

January 5, 2018 by Marty

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

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.

Perth artists get creative with alternative housing!

February 23, 2017 by Marty

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!

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 approach to affordable housing

February 6, 2017 by Marty

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

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.

The rise of the eco village in Australia

September 5, 2016 by Marty

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!

August 27, 2016 by Marty

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!