Housing > Small House Society > Resources > Glossary Summary. This page describes how Accessory Dwelling Units are defined according to typical housing codes. The backyard studio pictured here, from DecoratedShed.com, is an example of an Accessory Dwelling Unit. The text below is taken from the City Code of Iowa City, Title 17 (Building and Housing), Chapter… Continue reading Accessory Dwelling Unit ADU and Accessory Building Use Structures as Defined by Housing Code
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Small Houses and the Impact of City Housing Codes and Zoning
Housing > Small House Society Summary. The video below presents some insights into the challenge of finding a suitable location for a tiny home on wheels intended to be lived in year-round. As explained in the video, in most cities, small homes on wheels are considered to be the equivalent of an RV or camper.… Continue reading Small Houses and the Impact of City Housing Codes and Zoning
Off-The-Grid Living (video)
Housing Summary. The video below presents a couple who are living off-the-grid.
Small House Society 2011 Midwest Workshop & Conference in Saint Louis, MO from 26-27 December 2011
Summary. The Small House Society 2011 Midwest Workshop & Conference in Saint Louis, MO took place from 26-27 December 2011. Below are videos from the event. Many thanks to those who participated by sending in comments and questions via Facebook, email, and our online discussion group. We’re looking forward to next year’s events. Let us… Continue reading Small House Society 2011 Midwest Workshop & Conference in Saint Louis, MO from 26-27 December 2011
Bickering, Infighting, Finger Pointing, Complaining, Blame Shifting…
The message below is a post I originally sent to the public discussion forum for the Small House Society. I felt it was worth sharing more broadly by posting it here for those who aren’t active in the discussion forum, and also for those involved in any kind of activism or social reform/transform efforts. As… Continue reading Bickering, Infighting, Finger Pointing, Complaining, Blame Shifting…
BBC Television Seeks Small Housers for Downsizing Show
Organization: BBC America Type of media: Television Address: 1321 Florida Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20009-4807 Contact: Leigh Paterson Phone number: (551) 689-3113 Email: lspaterson@gmail.com Request: I’m working on a TV news story about tiny homes and the economy. Is the recession causing people to live more simply an downsize. What are some of the reason that people… Continue reading BBC Television Seeks Small Housers for Downsizing Show