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Alabama Students Build Solar Tiny Homes for Campus Community
Innovation4d ago

Alabama Students Build Solar Tiny Homes for Campus Community

High schoolers in Birmingham just completed their fourth tiny home, this time powered entirely by the sun. The wheelchair-accessible house will showcase sustainable living on UAB's campus, with three more student-built homes coming soon.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
Grandma's $200K Backyard Tiny Home Saves Money, Helps Family
Acts of KindnessFeb 16

Grandma's $200K Backyard Tiny Home Saves Money, Helps Family

A 65-year-old grandmother traded her Arizona house for a 400-square-foot "granny pod" in her daughter's Oregon backyard, cutting costs while providing childcare for two granddaughters. Her story reflects a growing trend as families tackle housing affordability and childcare expenses together.

Google News - Business2 min read
Woman Buys Dream Cottage on a Whim, Regrets Nothing
Acts of KindnessFeb 15

Woman Buys Dream Cottage on a Whim, Regrets Nothing

After spotting a charming stone cottage in a historic New Zealand gold rush village, Eunice Golder made a spontaneous decision that changed her life. Four years later, she's only moving to be closer to family.

Stuff NZ2 min read
New Zealand Tiny Home Feels Like a Full-Size Apartment
SolutionsFeb 13

New Zealand Tiny Home Feels Like a Full-Size Apartment

A spacious tiny house in New Zealand proves downsizing doesn't mean sacrificing comfort. The English Garden offers full-height ceilings, separate rooms, and all the amenities of a traditional home in just 39 feet.

New Atlas2 min read
Tiny Home for Two Delivers Big on Rustic Charm
InnovationFeb 12

Tiny Home for Two Delivers Big on Rustic Charm

A new cottage-style tiny house brings affordable, mobile living to couples seeking simplicity. The compact Ynez model proves downsizing doesn't mean giving up comfort or style.

New Atlas2 min read
Ukraine's Glass Tiny Homes Blend Ancient Design With Modern Flair
Daily MixFeb 11

Ukraine's Glass Tiny Homes Blend Ancient Design With Modern Flair

Three stunning vacation homes in Ukraine combine traditional thatched roofs with floor-to-ceiling glass walls, proving sustainable architecture can honor the past while embracing the future. The innovative design solves privacy concerns while celebrating natural beauty.

New Atlas2 min read
$53K Tiny House Brings Affordable Downsizing Dream to Life
SolutionsFeb 3

$53K Tiny House Brings Affordable Downsizing Dream to Life

A new 20-foot tiny house is making simple living accessible at just under $53,000, proving you don't need a fortune to embrace a minimalist lifestyle. Dragon Tiny Homes' latest design offers everything two people need to live comfortably full-time in 240 square feet.

New Atlas2 min read
Australia Approves First Tiny Home Village for 40 Families
SolutionsJan 29

Australia Approves First Tiny Home Village for 40 Families

A small Australian town just made history by approving the country's first permanent tiny-homes-on-wheels community, offering affordable housing where rental vacancies have hit just 0.4%. The 40-site village in Boyanup could open new pathways for tiny home living nationwide.

ABC Australia2 min read
Officer Gives Widow Living at Husband's Grave a New Home
VideosJan 24

Officer Gives Widow Living at Husband's Grave a New Home

A Syracuse woman spent seven months living at her husband's cemetery grave after losing everything to grief. One police officer's compassion gave her a second chance at life.

Sunny Skyz2 min read