Inspiring, empowering and uplifting are not even words that can describe Alexis and Christian’s Tiny House Expedition.
The awesome duo are building a tiny house on wheels. But they are not doing it on their own.
With local community roundtable discussions and group builds they are empowering those around them to get involved in the tiny house movement.
They hold community build days where people can come out and see the tiny house being built and contribute if they like.
The community roundtable discussions in their local area are geared to spread awareness about tiny houses and the innovative housing opportunity for everyone.
Once the tiny house is complete Alexis and Christian will be heading out on a journey around the U.S to show off their tiny house and let thousands of people see it and tour it. All while documenting other tiny houses and tiny house communities they encounter along the way.
“The purpose: document tiny house community building projects across the nation and tell the story of how each came into being, the people behind them & how they are making a difference in their communities.” – Tiny House Expedition
Tiny House Expedition: Think BIG, Build Small
Images © Tiny House Expedition
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I’m excited to let you know about an awesome upcoming tiny house event called the National 2015 Tiny House Jamboree in Colorado Springs, Colorado from Friday, August 7th, to Sunday, August 9th, 2015.
The event calls for all tiny housers, builders, and tiny living fans to get together for this incredible FREE event. But even though it’s free, registration is required.
If you decide to go you’ll get to meet other amazing people who are interested in a better way of life, listen to speakers, enjoy book signings, talk to and meet leaders in the tiny house world, and so much more.
2015 Tiny House Jamboree in Colorado Springs
Image © Tiny House Jamboree
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If you’re an Airstream travel trailer lover like I am, I think you’ll really enjoy this renovation. It’s a story about a family of four who partnered with Anthropologie to transform an old Airstream trailer into a beautiful tiny home on wheels.
This little home has been named the Wandering Star. I think you might agree that you’ve never seen an Airstream that probably looks and feels like a cozy home more than this one. It’s just awesome, isn’t it?
Oh wait, you probably haven’t even seen it yet! Just wait until you see inside. I think you’ll be pretty amazed. Not only is it awesome, but it serves as a reminder that you can live tiny in a renovated travel trailer too! Especially if you desire to travel often. Remember, there are many ways to live tiny (and stick-built tiny homes on trailers aren’t the only way). So please enjoy the tour, visit Sarah Schneider, and re-share this with your other Airstream-loving friends below. 🙂
Woman’s Airstream Renovation with Anthropologie (Wait Until You Go Inside…)
Images © LoveSarahSchneider
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Right now I’m showing you a tiny house builder in Toronto called Tiny House Construction Company.
The organization is run by two experienced builders, Vic and Greg, who are now building tiny houses in Toronto.
So if you’re in Canada and you’re looking for help building your own tiny house then maybe you might want to consider hiring Tiny House Construction Company for the job.
Below you’ll be able to see their first tiny house on wheels that they’re building.
Tiny House Construction Company in Canada
Images © Tiny House Construction Co.
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Learn how this family consistently grows 6,000 pounds of food per year on their 1/10th acre urban farm that’s just a stone throw away from a major highway and only 15 minutes away from downtown Los Angeles.1
And the family is generating $20,000 a year in front porch sales to locals selling their organic grown food right from their property. Especially to local chefs for restaurants nearby.1
Think about it. That means a family with an entire acre can possibly do over $200,000 per year selling their crops. And now they’re teaching others how to do it, too.1
The family’s utility bill is up to $12 per month thanks to their solar panels. In addition, they provide themselves with their own recycled ‘gasoline’ (used cooking oil) thanks to local restaurants who deliver it to their front door.1
“The Dervaes family grows over 400 species of plants, 4,300 pounds of vegetable food, 900 chicken and 1,000 duck eggs, 25 lbs of honey, plus seasonal fruits throughout the year.”1 – FoodAbundance/YouTube
Family Grows 6000 Pounds of Food on 1/10 Acre Urban Homestead
Images © UrbanHomestead.org
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I’ve been finding many people who are living and building the tiny house dream.
And I’m excited to introduce you to Trevor and Mary of Heart of It All House. They are building a 28 ft tiny house on wheels.
Their journey began 4 months ago when they visited Joe of Tennessee Tiny Homes to pick up their 28 ft trailer and haul it back home to Dayton, Ohio.
They are using building plans from Tiny House Build to construct their hOMe.
“I’ve been waiting for this day for nearly 5 years. The day we would begin to build & frame our first Tiny House.” – Trevor, Heart of It All House
So does that mean there will be more tiny houses in their future?
The tiny house is not done yet but we can continue to follow the progress on their website and Instagram.
Heart of it All House: 28′ Tiny House on Wheels
Images © Heart of it All House
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In celebration of TWO upcoming hands on tiny house building and design workshops that my friend Deek Diedricksen is putting on (see below) we’ve teamed up to give away quite a few tiny house books (about $200 worth).
In addition, Deek is tossing in a hard copy of his Transforming A-frame tiny cabin plans that can be found on RelaxShacks.com.
If you want to win this contest we’re just looking for “the best” and most creative and space efficient 8′ by 12′ cabin/tiny house design. All you have to do is submit your design via e-mail to contest@tinyhousetalk.com by Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Thanks!
8×12 Tiny House Design Contest And Book Giveaway
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Check out this 236 sq. ft. zen teahouse that can easily be a backyard office or guest retreat.
The owner of the zen teahouse was a internationally known architect, Pietro Belluschi, who was known during his lifetime for designing skyscrapers and churches with steeples in Portland, Oregon.
His son, Anthony Belluschi, has now restored the original 1944 tiny house into what you see below.
Pietro used to use it for reading architect plans, drafting, napping and as a simple getaway in his own back yard.
Inside the zen teahouse you will find three defined sections that are separated by sliding shoji screen doors.
This is to separate the kitchen from the bathroom and living/sleeping area.
Would you make a backyard office like this? Or could you live in a space like this full time?
236 Sq. Ft. Zen Teahouse in Portland
Images © Blaine Covert/Oregon Live
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Is it possible to live in a tiny house on wheels with two kids? Well, of course it is.
Check out Nathan and Sarah and their two kids, Emma & Ethan, who are building a 24′ tiny house on wheels.
After attending a two-day Tumbleweed workshop they were so inspired and ready to start building a home for themselves.
With no building experience what so ever they purchased the plans and the trailer to build the Cypress 24 from Tumbleweed.
Thanks to the help and support of family and friends they are able to make this happen.
Follow their journey (Tiny House on a Farm) as they continue to build their tiny house on wheels that will soon be their awesome home.
Home is where the heart is no matter how big or tiny the house.
Family of 4 Build Tiny House on a Farm
Images © Tiny House on a Farm
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