In our service to the many people who make up the small house movement, we’re grateful for all the people we’ve connected with over the years.
There are four primary groups of people involved in advancing the small house movement:
Our various supporters help us have a world-wide impact. The maps below show recent visitors to our website from around the world. Click any map for a larger view.
Small House Society – News 201308 | 31 August 2013 | Saturday
Dear Friend,
It’s been a busy month at the SHS headquarters. Here’s a recap of what’s been going on.
Local Small House Society Chapters. We’ve had a great response from people wanting to be recognized as a local contact for the Small House Society. With support requests pouring in from all over the world, it’s important to establish local chapter offices for the Small House Society in various countries, regions, states, and cities. Please let me know if you’re interested in being a local representative and contact.
Tiny House Conference 2013. If you’re interested in small houses, you’ll want to consider attending The first annual tiny house conference is scheduled in Charlotte, North Carolina. Many of the well known builders and presenters will be there.
Workshops. For those of you who’ve not yet been to a workshop, you’ll want to consider connecting with Jay Shafer of Four Lights Houses. I normally don’t include advertising in these newsletters, but you can click on the image below for more details about the workshops.
Thanks. I want to thank the global team of volunteers and contributors “behind the scenes” who help make all this possible. I’m very grateful to the many people who continue to uphold and advance the mission of the Small House Society. Thanks again for your support. Please let me know if there is any way that the Small House Society can serve you better.
Regards,
Gregory Johnson, Facilitator, President, Co-Founder
Small House Society
Internet: http://www.smallhousesociety.org
E-Mail: shs @ resourcesforlife.com (without spaces)
Postal: c/o Resources for Life, PO Box 2717, Iowa City, IA 52244-2717
Phone: (319) 621-4911
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Global Reach. During a typical week, we have thousands of visitors from over 120 countries visiting our website. The map below is just a snapshot of just a few hours. So, the need for additional helpers is great. We have over 8000 people that we communicate each month through email, phone, or these updates. Click for a larger image.
Small House Society – News 201307 | 31 July 2013 | Wednesday
Dear Friend,
I know that time is precious for everyone, so I’ll try to keep this update short. The approximate reading time is about 3 minutes.
Radio Interview. The Small House Society was featured along with Sue and Bill Thomas of HobbitatSpaces.com on Midday with Dan Rodricks (WYPR). Click here to read more.
Seeking Colorado Small House Builders. Today I heard from a developer who plans to build 5 or more small homes somewhere in Colorado. If you’d like to help with the project, please contact me.
Local Small House Society Chapters. With support requests pouring in from all over the world, this year we hope to establish local chapter offices for the Small House Society in various countries, regions, states, and cities. Please let me know if you’re interested in being a local representative and contact.
Thanks. I want to thank the global team of volunteers and contributors “behind the scenes” who help make all this possible. I’m very grateful to the many people who continue to uphold and advance the mission of the Small House Society. Thanks again for your support. Please let me know if there is any way that the Small House Society can serve you better.
Regards,
Gregory Johnson, Facilitator, President, Co-Founder
Small House Society
Internet: http://www.smallhousesociety.org
E-Mail: shs @ resourcesforlife.com (without spaces)
Postal: c/o Resources for Life, PO Box 2717, Iowa City, IA 52244-2717
Phone: (319) 621-4911
Subscribe. Enter your email address below and click the Join Now button to be notified when the latest Small House Society newsletter is available.
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Global Reach. During a typical week, we have thousands of visitors from over 120 countries visiting our website. The map below is just a snapshot of just a few hours. So, the need for additional helpers is great. We have over 8000 people that we communicate each month through email, phone, or these updates. Click for a larger image.
Summary. The Small House Society was featured along with Sue and Bill Thomas of HobbitatSpaces.com on Midday with Dan Rodricks (WYPR).
Audio. Click the play button below for the audio of the radio show.
Resources. Here are some links to more information about the show.
Show Description. From the WYPR website:
The size of the typical American home has been growing steadily since the 1970’s. But the tiny house movement turns that upside down. We discuss the challenges and opportunities of minimalist living with Bill Thomas, a historic restoration specialist who established “Hobbitat,” an outfitter of tiny homes in Garrett County; and Gregory Johnson, president and co-founder of the Small House Society established in 2002 in Iowa.
Show Contact Information. Below are contact details for the show.
Students in Associate Professor of Engineering Vicki May’s “Structural Analysis” class have designed and built components for a prototype that could influence The $300 House project designs for the neediest families displaced by the 2010 earthquake in Fond des Blancs, Haiti. A construction team will be led by Thayer School of Engineering lecturer Jack Wilson and Geisel School of Medicine Professor Peter Wright in collaboration with the St. Boniface Haiti Foundation. [More…]
“The $300 House was first described in a Harvard Business Review blog post by Vijay Govindarajan and Christian Sarkar. Initially, we just wanted to put the idea out there, but now, due to the tremendous response, we’ve decided to see how far we can go toward making it a reality. We are now working on pilot projects in Haiti and multiple locations in India.” [More…]
As illustrated in the diagram above, the $300 House seems to have some contradictions to it. The “house” is more of a shelter, and a disclaimer should state that the tablet computer, water filter, and solar panels aren’t included in the $300 price. It seems odd that someone would have a $300 house, but a tablet computer that might cost as much as the house or more.
In the video below, Cheryl Martin of SkylineProjectManagement.com discusses a presentation on small house living and tiny house communities. Hosted by Greg Johnson of SmallHouseSociety.com and ResourcesForLife.com.
Below is a sketch of the Napoleon Complex small house community planned for development by Jay Shafer of Four Lights Tiny House Company. This is one of the tiny house communities discussed in the above video.
Small House Society – News 201306 | 30 June 2013 | Sunday
Dear Friend,
I know that time is precious for everyone, so I’ll try to keep this update short. The approximate reading time is about 3 minutes.
New Website. This past month we began moving much of the Small House Society website content to the SmallHouseSociety.net website. Hopefully having a dedicated site will help serve people better.
Support Requests. We’re continuing to get support requests from people in all areas of the small house movement as well as journalists.
Seeking Twin Cities Minnesota Small Housers. Today I heard from a small house enthusiast who will be visiting the Minneapolis and Saint Paul area this week. If anyone knows of small home dwellers or builders in the area, let me know so I can pass along the information.
Local Small House Society Chapters. With support requests pouring in from all over the world, this year we hope to establish local chapter offices for the Small House Society in various countries, regions, states, and cities. Please let me know if you’re interested in being a local representative and contact.
Thanks. I want to thank the global team of volunteers and contributors “behind the scenes” who help make all this possible. I’m very grateful to the many people who continue to uphold and advance the mission of the Small House Society. Thanks again for your support. Please let me know if there is any way that the Small House Society can serve you better.
Regards,
Gregory Johnson, Facilitator, President, Co-Founder
Small House Society
Internet: http://www.smallhousesociety.org
E-Mail: shs @ resourcesforlife.com (without spaces)
Postal: c/o Resources for Life, PO Box 2717, Iowa City, IA 52244-2717
Phone: (319) 621-4911
Subscribe. Enter your email address below and click the Join Now button to be notified when the latest Small House Society newsletter is available.
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Global Reach. During a typical week, we have thousands of visitors from over 120 countries visiting our website. The map below is just a snapshot of just a few hours. So, the need for additional helpers is great. We have over 8000 people that we communicate each month through email, phone, or these updates. Click for a larger image.
Small house construction workshops by Four Lights Tiny House Company offer a comprehensive introduction to building small. With workshops all over the country, there’s likely one near you. Click here to learn more.
Organization: CBC News, Canadian Broadcasting
Type of media: Television, radio & web content
Address: Toronto, Canada
Contact: Lysanne Louter
Phone number: 416-205-2799
Email: lysanne.louter@cbc.ca
Area: Seeking people in Canada
Request:
I’m a producer with CBC’s The National working on a series of stories about alternative housing for seniors (outside of traditional nursing homes and long-term care facilities).
I’m curious if you know of any interesting/alternatives places where seniors are living? I’m looking for really unique examples… such as small houses in the backyard or laneway of their kids’ house or in a small house seniors community. I am looking for people in Canada, but I would be interested in American examples too if they’re really unique and not too far from Toronto. Are there any architects/designers/activists who I should talk to as well?
I am putting together a pitch for later this week and would like to begin filming the second week of May 2012.
LYSANNE LOUTER
Producer
CBC News, The National
office 416 205 2799
email lysanne.louter@cbc.ca
twitter @lysannelouter
web www.cbc.ca/thenational
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