UPDATE: On the morning of 12/31/11 I got a “recap” version of the webinar up on YouTube for those of you who missed the event, were unable to get in, or were simply unable to make it. Click here to watch it now.

In case you’re not already aware I’m hosting a FREE Tiny House Living Webinar on 12/29 at 9pm EST.

Everyone is welcome but there’s only enough seats for the first 100 people who show up after registering.

If you already receive my emails, you probably know all about this. If you’re NOT on my list yet, you can get in here so you can be one of the first to get notified of news like this in the future.

Tiny House Living Webinar with Free Q&A

If you decide to jump in you’re going to watch me give you a short presentation related to tiny house living on your screen.

After that I’ll be passing it over to Dan Louche, of Tiny Home Builders, for your Q&A time.

My Latest eBook as Gift to You for Free Just for Participating

But that’s not all.. Dan has a couple of special announcements that will be “revealed” at the end.

To summarize:

• When: 12/29 Thursday at 9pm EST
• Where: Your computer!
• Register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/480213742

Please show up early because we have 200+ registered participants so far, but only have room for 100 tomorrow.

I’ll be there to hangout with you if you get there early.

• Yes, you will be offered something you can buy, if you wanted, at the end
• But nobody expects you to buy unless you want, so no worries!

That’s all! See you tomorrow! I get to go set it all up and test tonight! Wish me the best!

Alex

P.S. Big thanks to Derek for the plug earlier today! Stay tuned because I’ll be publishing a review of his latest book soon, can’t wait to show you that.. Got it in my hands today but I’m busy, busy!

To register follow this link: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/480213742

If I told you that working in your backyard office will be a big trend in the future, would you agree?

Thanks to the Internet the idea is becoming real for more people than ever. The 45 second commute… Doesn’t that sound appealing?

Backyard Offices for the Information Age

The idea of converting a shed into a workspace or studio isn’t all that new. People have been doing it for decades and possibly even centuries.

But it’s certainly growing in popularity right now as writers, artists, consultants, programmers, web designers and other professionals are realizing they can be their own boss and build a sustainable business for themselves from anywhere in the world.

A Modern Writer’s Shed

I would absolutely love to have a modern writer’s shed to work out of so today I want to introduce you to a company called 3rd Space. They specialize in creating inspiring backyard office spaces for their clients.

The structures are modular so you can add on to your shed later and enjoy the most flexibility. The use of timber, Birch plywood and full-height glazed panels offers an unbelievable feeling while inside.

Outside you’re greeted by Red Cedar cladding which is durable and beautiful. Fortunately with 3rdSpace you can customize, configure, extend and relocate your structure with ease because it’s all part of the modular design.

 

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Photos Courtesy of 3rdSpace

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I don’t know about you, but when I first saw a tiny house on a trailer it gave me hope for my dreams.

So today I wanted to introduce you to Molly, Zack, and Neil. They’ve built their own tiny house and used it so they can chase the best spots to pro ski! That’s living the dream for them.

What’s your version of living the dream?

Tiny Houses so you can Live your Dreams

Life is short. That’s why I’m encouraged when I see people who are truly pursuing what they want out of life. We have scarce, precious time to pursue our passion. So what’s yours?

What is it that you’ve always wanted to do but have put off for whatever reasons? I bring this up because there’s nothing like the energy from someone who is enthusiastic about what he or she is doing. Don’t you think?

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“Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. It is about learning how to dance in the rain.”

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I had to show you this tiny house on the beach…

The little home has three levels. When you walk into the first it’s an open porch with a hammock to relax on.

It’s a tiny stick-built structure with an upstairs balcony which is one of my favorite features.

Living the Dream in a Tiny House on the Beach

On the top level is where you can probably set up your own sleeping loft. If you look at the photo carefully you might notice that they left it open for the sea breeze to blow through.

Via Pinterest

I don’t know about you, but living here would be a dream come true for me. [continue reading…]

I ran into four awesome small space bedrooms that I just had to share with you tiny house/small space enthusiasts.

Three of the rooms are from small houses and apartments and one of them is in a tiny house, you’ll see..

These Small Space Bedrooms Sleep up to Four People

My question is… Do you think it would be comfortable to raise up to four kids in a 2-bedroom home if they’re all under the ages of.. let’s say, 13?

Before your mind takes you anywhere else… take a look at the bedrooms below. I think it’s totally doable with bedroom systems like this.

Do you remember that show Home Improvement? The kids in that show had a pretty cool shared bedroom if I remember correctly.

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Photo Courtesy of Houzz

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The Tetra-Shed is a modern backyard structure designed to be used as an office or studio.

At first glance, when it’s all closed up, you might not recognize what the heck it is.

Designed by architect David Ajasa-Adekunle, the Tetra-Shed can be combined with other units.

Modular Backyard Office Studio: The Tetra-Shed

In the photos below you’ll get to see an illustration of how these units can come together.

Since the Tetra-Shed opens up it can be used for a variety of purposes like a tiny retail store, guest quarters, playhouse and more.

It first started to be offered in the United Kingdom in January 2012.

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I ran into this time-lapse video on the construction of a geodesic dome greenhouse and thought I’d show you.

It took the owner approximately four hours to put together and you get to see it being done in a couple of minutes.

Geodesic Dome Greenhouse

The windows that you see on it are hinged and covered with polythene along with a flashing strip on the top edges.

If you’re new to geo-domes, they were invented/popularized by R. Buckminster Fuller in the 1940s. One of my favorite authors, Lloyd Kahn, has covered them too.

These efficient structures can be used for living, working or gardening, but do they have too many drawbacks to be practical?

Photo Courtesy of Pauly1060/YouTube

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The TRIVIA is a concept vehicle created at the Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Parana in Brazil.

It’s an electric tricycle that can protect you from excessive wind, rain and extreme temperatures.

It’s slightly larger than most motorcycles and has just enough room one person.

It’s designers include Felipe Degasperi Aranega, Sergio Tadeu Almeida Curitiba, and Felipe Andretta Costacurta.

The TRIVIA is an Electric Tricycle Concept Vehicle

Although it has an electric engine it’s designed to have pedals to increase fuel efficiency and get exercise.

It uses gears similar to that of a bicycle. The design also includes air conditioning and a luggage rack. In 2009, it earned the iF concept award.

Photo Courtesy of TRIVIA/YouTube

If you like this little electric scooter-car, watch the video clip to see exactly how it works: [continue reading…]