For anyone thinking about purchasing a home, or building one, Airbnb lets you experience a variety of homes, and even visit various cities for those seeking a new community to call home. The videos below offer an introduction to Airbnb. There are some wonderful tiny homes as well.
KLM Airlines
The video below shows how KLM airlines created an apartment in the sky.
Airbnb in Delhi
Nalin works in the software industry in Delhi. Hosting is one of the most fulfilling things he does, and he also enjoys being the guest on his various travels.
Hosts of Airbnb
Here are various stories about hosts of Airbnb.
Airbnb Events and Venues
Videos about special Airbnb events and venues.
Belong Anywhere
In May 2012, an Airbnb guest, Cathrine, told us a powerful story of a trip she took to Berlin with her father, Jörg, a Berlin Wall guard at the height of the Cold War. She wanted to show him the vibrant city Berlin had become, but it was the man they met at their Airbnb apartment that changed everything for Jörg. Discover more at http://belonganywhere.com
[The following request comes from Praeger Publishing. This is a great opportunity for the right author to partner with a team that has over 60 years of success in the publishing business.]
23 November 2014
I am an acquisitions editor at Praeger Publishing (www.praeger.com). I am interested in developing a book on the small house movement, and am seeking an author for same. The book would examine the origins of the movement, how widespread it is, its broader environmental and social goals, etc… This would not be a how-to book but would provide a serious discussion and analysis of this phenomenon.
If you know of anyone–or more than one person–I might get into contact with about such a book project, please get back to me with their name and contact information. (If you do not feel comfortable giving out contact info, have them get in touch with me at: james.ciment@ca.rr.com
Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
James Ciment, PhD
Praeger Publishing
130 Cremona Drive
Santa Barbara CA 93117
About Praeger Publishing
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The clean lines and minimalist design of shepherd huts make them highly desirable as tiny homes. Although small in size, their open and spacious interior accommodates a variety of changing floor plans for multiple uses throughout the day. With plenty of windows and available wall space, there is plenty of natural light, and a feeling of openness to the world around you.
Interiors
The photos below show interiors of various shepherd huts that people have designed.
Low Maintenance Design
Because of their practical and simple design, when properly constructed, shepherds huts can be very low maintenance. They typically have metal roof design, and some have metal siding as seen in the examples below.
Shepherd Hut Manufacturers
Rebecca and Larry Cameron of Northern Michigan have been shepherd hut enthusiasts for years, and after extensive research into their design, they now offer some of the finest quality shepherd huts in North America. Their business is Pixie Palace Hut Company. Their shepherd hut design is shown below.
Insulation
In creating a dwelling for year-round use, it’s important to have plenty of insulation. Below you can see the flooring insulation in Rebecca and Larry’s shepherd hut design.
Transporting a Shepherd Hut
Because of their relatively light weight, one-level design, and low profile wheels, the shepherd hut can be transported using a standard vehicle trailer as shown below.
Global Interest
The maps below show some of the visits to this page from around the world in the first few hours after posting the article. This suggests a broad interest in shepherd huts.
This is a group for anyone interested in designing, building, living in, renting, or maintaining a tiny house and sustainable lifestyle.
The tiny house movement is a return to houses less than 1,000 square feet, some as small as 80 square feet (7.4 m²). Building types include cottages, cabins, trailers, containers, caravans, house boats, tree houses and many more. The typical tiny house on wheels (THOWs) is usually less than 8 ft by 20 ft, with livable space totaling 120 square feet or less, for ease of towing and to exempt it from the need for a building permit.
Dream big, live tiny!Living with less is freeing – both financially and by allowing more time for personal development, community involvement and the ability to react on opportunities when they’re presented.
Our Goals:
Supporting each other by sharing resources and knowledge
Working on projects together, lending a helping hand
Visiting builders, tiny houses and events together
Sharing ideas of small living and sustainability
We have a bi-weekly format, alternating between Round Table Meetings and Workshops. We look forward to meeting you, hearing about your ideas and experiences with simple living, and sharing discussions on everything— from environmental focuses and financial concerns, to building, parking, zoning, and more!
Thanks for joining us and being a part of this vibrant movement!
I am on the look out for a caretaker for my land. It can be 1 person and I will consider couples. I am building a brand new cabin for you. It is called The Caretaker’s Cabin.
I am especially looking for someone who wants to put down roots and wants to be a part of a community.
You must have skills in landscaping, some mechanical and building skills to make tiny house furniture.
Please read all my posts on The Caretakers’s Cabin to get an idea of the skills I desire and what I am hoping for as a person. We love, love dogs.
I look forward to helping you build the cabin of your greatest imagination and to meet others that love tiny houses and want to join my community.
We’re very appreciative to everyone who is helping spread the word. In the past few hours we’ve had about 10,000 visitors to this page. The maps below show the most recent visitors. Click a map for a larger gallery view.
Page Views – Global
Page Views – North America
Page Views – Europe
Visits @ 10AM on 1 Dec. 2014
Facebook Views and Shares
Thanks to everyone on Facebook who are liking and sharing the post about this story. As of 30 November 2014 we had 292 people share this story and over 97,000 views.
I have 2 acres in rural central Washington State. The tiny town is 2 hours from Spokane and 40 minutes from Moses Lake. We are 15 minutes from Odessa, a small town of 900 people and it has a hospital.
My desire for a community is for each of us to have our own sovereign unit where we can all have our privacy and cherished alone time and come together as supporting friends.
I have a brand new Tiny House available now, 1 spot for someone who has their own Tiny House and needs parking, starting in May 2015.
I will also consider bartering with the person who wants the parking spot for someone who loves to make beautiful gardens. I can barter for 6 months, especially if you can grow beautiful food.
I am desiring to find others who want to make a stand with me and be the change we want the world to be. No GMO seeds or poison are allowed and you must use biodegradable products. We have a greenhouse and are doing Aquaponics.
Map
Below is a map showing the area near the tiny house village.
My name is Janet Thome and I am a Washington state, Oregon, and Idaho contact for the Small House Society. I am starting a small Tiny House Community on my property in rural, central Wa. in a tiny town called Marlin (also known as Krupp, Washington).
Janet Thome
I am a dealer of Tiny Portable Cedar Cabins and I will be having open houses and showing a model on my property by late December 2014.
I represent Dave Bates, the builder of Portable Cedar Cabins, built in Spirit Lake, Idaho. The cabins are inspected and certified like an RV. The great advantage you will receive is having the quality and longevity of a log home.
Models Of Tiny Portable Cedar Cabins
We have many affordable models to choose from that range from 144 to 400 sq feet built on a superior custom steel frames. The cabins have pine interior and a rich cedar exterior.
You are never limited to our floor plans, we work with you to create the cabin of your dreams. We also offer Bunkhouses and Workforce Housing with a discount on multiple units. We can also create your cabin off the grid. We offer delivery for an extra, affordable fee.
Options
We offer a basic shell, standard shell and completed turnkey cabins with many upgrades. Click on any image below for a larger gallery view.
Kitchen Sink & Counter
Beam Support
Wood Panels
Loft Ladder
Doggy Door
Entry Deck
Kitchen and Laundry
Bank Financing
We offer bank financing for those who reside in the state of Washington or Idaho with 20% down with approved credit. It will be a 10 year loan with very affordable payments. You can also live in another state and if you have a second residence in these two states, you will also qualify.
Affordable
Tiny Portable Cedar Cabins are affordable, from $12,000 to $38,000 with many upgrade options. We will try our best to work within your budget.
Stained Glass Accents
We offer stained glass accents for your windows by the talented artist, Cheryl Bates.
Upgrade Options
Radiant Floor Heating
Propane Heat
Wood Stove
Washer and Dryer
Propane Fireplace
Extra Loft
Bedroom added
Uses for our cabins
MIL
An alternative to assisted living
Small Business
Concession stand
Mountain cabin
Small Home
Man cave
Storage
Guest House
Hearthouse Tiny House Community
I have 2 acres in rural, central Wa. The tiny town is 2 hours from Spokane and 40 minutes from Moses Lake. We are 15 minutes from Odessa, a small town of 900 people and it has a hospital. My desire for a community is for each of us to have our own sovereign unit where we can all have our privacy and cherished alone time and come together as supporting friends. I have a brand new Tiny House available now, 1 spot for someone who has their own Tiny House and needs parking, starting in May. I will also consider bartering with the person who wants the parking spot for someone who loves to make beautiful gardens. I can barter for 6 months., especially if you can grow beautiful food.
I am desiring to find others who want to make a stand with me and be the change we want the world to be. No GMO seeds or poison are allowed and you must use biodegradable products. We have a greenhouse and are doing Aquaponics.
Dreaming Of A Caretaker For My Land
I am on the look out for a caretaker for my land. It can be 1 person and I will consider couples. I am building a brand new cabin for you. It is called The Caretaker’s Cabin. I am especially looking for someone who wants to put down roots and wants to be a part of a community. You must have skills in landscaping, some mechanical and building skills to make tiny house furniture. Please read all my posts on The Caretakers’s Cabin to get an idea of the skills I desire and what I am hoping for as a person. We love, love dogs.
I look forward to helping you build the cabin of your greatest imagination and to meet others that love tiny houses and want to join my community.
Type of media: A Kansas City news and talk radio station at 98.1 FM and 980 AM.
Contact: Sarah Scott
Email: sscott@entercom.com
Phone: (913) 744-3943 or (816) 405-2325 [mobile].
Address: 7000 Squibb Road, Mission, Kansas
Deadline: (to be announced)
Request:
KMBZ is working on a story about tiny homes in the Kansas City area. I’m looking for every aspect for this story – someone who’s planning to build, someone who’s in the process, a person who already lives in a tiny home, and anybody who is working to build up a tiny home community in the Kansas City area.
Looking for people in the Kansas City area. I’m willing to drive a bit for interviews.
I will be out of the office over the weekend, but feel free to try my cell phone if you’d like to set something up. (816) 405-2325.
Organization: Freelance writer and editor working on an article for AARP magazine (which reaches 23 million readers)
Type of media: Magazine, Print Media
Contact: Lorraine Glennon
Email: lorraineglennon1204@gmail.com
Deadline: 2 December 2014
Request:
For a feature in AARP magazine, I am looking for couples in their mid to late 60s who have retired in the past five years to a tiny house in an especially scenic setting–no particular state, since AARP has a nationwide readership. The inside of the house, too, should be visually appealing in a way that design-conscious readers will appreciate. The house will be photographed for the article, as will the owners. If someone you know meets this description, please contact me asap at the email or phone number above. I am on very tight deadline for this story, so feel free to email or call during the weekend. I’ll be at my desk! LG
Small House Society 