As you may have noticed, there is a common theme preventing the tiny house market from exploding and that is zoning and building codes. These codes were originally designed as regulation for large square footage homes and residences, which poses a problem when contractors try and shrink down the code to fit tiny square footage … More The Truth behind building codes
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women make up less than 10 percent of those employed in the construction industry. In the world of our tiny house class, I am proud to say we make up the majority. As a student, I have been lucky to have a lot of very strong, female role … More A Word on Gender Stereotypes
Math is so much more fun when its on cardboard boxes. Spent an entire work day cutting over 60 pieces of wood with this gal for the flooring! I will forever have the numbers 91.5″ and 89.5″ stuck in my head…
Though this film isn’t specifically about Tiny Homes, its content and the questions explored throughout the film are very relevant to the Micro-living movement. The documentary explores how the American Dream has shifted to become synonymous with compulsory material consumerism. A minimalist lifestyle is one of the many types of movements that people are using to … More Minimalism: A Documentary about the Important Things
I recently read a Live Science article by Cari Nierenberg titled “Living Small: The Psychology of Tiny Houses” (linked below). In it the Cari describes some of the psychological aspects associated with the tiny house lifestyle. She states that the appeal of tiny houses to younger generations comes from their ability to meet the needs … More Why “Tiny” Gets You Psyched!
Atlanta has one of the most popular Airbnb listings in the US and to no surprise it’s a tiny house. Tiny tree house (pictured in the featured photo). https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1415908 Tiny houses are often viewed at cost cutters. Downsizing to reduce cost, utilities, and upkeep. They also have great potential for revenue. If used as a … More Tiny House, Big Money
The hickory tree, a close relative of pecans, is another important source of food for wildlife in the forest. While the nut is typically too bitter for people, many animals love the nuts, including black bears, squirrels, and many other mammals and birds. As early settlers introduced pigs, they noticed that the pigs loved the … More Carya glabra
The tulip tree, or liriodendron tulipifera, is a beautiful local hardwood, and one of the largest hardwoods in the eastern US, growing to over 100 feet tall. It typically grows very straight and tall, making it a valuable timber tree.This tree can be easily identified by the unique shape of its leaves, which you can … More Liriodendron tulipifera
“If oak is the king of trees, as tradition has it, then the white oak, throughout its range, is the king of kings.” – Donald Peattie The white oak tree is found throughout forests in the eastern half of the United States. It is tall, stately tree which can grow up to 100 feet tall, … More Quercus alba
The majority of the non-structural wood used for the UGarden’s Tiny House is coming from the most sustainable place imaginable: its own back yard. In the winter of 2015-2016 a large storm blew over several trees, and the faculty and staff were quick to find a great use for these downed trees. The oak, tulip … More Sustainable Wood
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