Have you always wanted to live off-grid, but haven’t worked up the nerve to actually go out and do it? Well, this family did. For the last twelve years, this family has been. That’s right: No electricity or water bills, no nothing. This is how it’s going for them. (1) The Family Who Has Been...
A young designer from Finland has bypassed building permits and created a tiny cabin home, which is quite affordable too. The home is under 100 sq. feet. Houses that have a floor area between 96-128 sq. feet do not need a building permit, in Finland. Robin Falck chose to build a tiny cabin in Sipoo...
A hobbit hole meets futuristic architecture in this curvaceous home in Moscow, Russia. Niko Architect created a house built halfway into a hill called “House in the Landscape.” Its wide, rounded windows overlook the pond and the green landscape. The lush grass sweeps over the walls and roof of the home, adding color to the black...
Homelessness is a problem in nearly every city in the world. There is not one sure-fire solution to getting people off the streets. In Toronto, Canada, which experiences cold and snowy winters, providing homes for the homeless that are safe and warm is difficult. A resident carpenter started building tiny wooden shelters for these people,...
Personal space is important to us all, especially to teenagers. At that age, we feel like we know everything and mostly just want to be left alone. Some chose to isolate themselves in their room while others try to spend as much time as they can outside the house. But Thomas Lear has taken it...
No one ever chooses to be homeless. Mounting debt, illness, inability to find work, and many other problems can cause someone to end up on the street. A charity in Australia has found a way to address the shortage of shelters by turning parking garages into homeless shelters overnight. (1) Australian Shelter Turns Parking Garages...
Many of us follow the traditional life path that involves getting a job that we spend 40 or more hours per week just to afford a roof over our heads. Lulu, a single mom in California, decided that this was not the life for her and her daughter. She spent $4000 to build their very...
Most people dream of living in their own home eventually but sadly, it’s a dream most people are never able to fulfill. Other people just build a shipping container home! Every year, the cost of living increases while the income of millions remains stuck at the same levels. It’s no surprise that people started looking...
In a world where minimalism and sustainable living are gaining prominence, one Swedish man is redefining the concept of cozy living spaces. He recently gave a tour of his tiny apartment, showcasing how he maximizes every inch of space to create a comfortable and functional home. This article will explore his innovative approach to small-space...
Homelessness affects people all around the world. In the United States, about 567,715 people were left without a home “on any given night” in 2019. To make matters worse, 37% of these people sleep outside with no shelter. [1] While homelessness is a growing issue with no clear solution, there are ways to immediately help individuals residing in...
Let’s be honest, apartments are expensive, and we pay through our noses for tiny spaces and no views. California is particularly known for its more expensive lifestyle. One only has to browse through a few rental ads to realize that the average earning citizen cannot afford the cost of housing. There are, however, other options…...
As of January 2020, the homeless population in Los Angeles increased to over 66,000 and still climbs higher. And with it, the demand for housing only grows, the faster the better. [1] So The People Concern, a homeless services agency, turned to shipping containers. They are cheap and quick to provide much-needed housing for people...
