Northwestern Tiny House

Northwestern Tiny House Student Project At Northwestern University. Jan 2010-August 2013 Our Philosophy
Space is a resource. Human impact does not end at the walls of a home.

Despite designers’ attempts to achieve a balance between nature and architecture, their best efforts result in nothing more than substitutions. However, the reality is that centuries of natural selection have created an environment impossible for humans to recreate. Every square inch of a home is a lost square inch for the surrounding biosphere. Therefore, a reduction of space is the first step to

wards sustainable living. The sewer, water, and power lines, power plants, and wastewater facilities are all parts of the ecological footprint. An off-grid home is not just a reduction in consumption, but also a commitment to personal responsibility for natural resources. Tiny Houses
In 1997, social activist Jay Schafer founded the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, a business that plans and constructs small homes. His line of Tiny Houses range in size between 65 to 140 total square feet, significantly smaller than the average 2,000+ square-foot house and substantially more environmentally friendly. Jay himself lives in one of his designs, a testament to a person’s ability to comfortably inhabit limited spaces. Purpose
Inspired by Jay’s actions, our team, a group of six dedicated individuals, has made it our mission to improve upon the Tumbleweed Tiny Houses by incorporating their efficient use of space with interdisciplinary innovations in the area of materials, electricity, and plumbing for ultimate sustainability. Cool Links

Jay Schafer's blog: http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/blog/

Tiny Houses:
http://tinyhouseblog.com/
http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/
http://gungy.livejournal.com/
http://vimeo.com/tocycle2gether
http://thistinyhouse.com/
http://www.cubeproject.org.uk/test
http://www.resourcesforlife.com/
http://naturalpapa.com/alternative-lifestyle-experiment/16-excellent-tiny-house-resources/

Engineers for a Sustainable World: http://www.eswusa.org
ESW at Northwestern: http://www.eswnu.org

Wow this is gorgeous
08/10/2020

Wow this is gorgeous

Happy Birthday to Molly!
03/31/2019

Happy Birthday to Molly!

I find this very encouraging. Now if only zoning laws would keep up with consumer innovation.
11/05/2018

I find this very encouraging. Now if only zoning laws would keep up with consumer innovation.

NAHB regularly conducts national polls of American adults and home buyers in order to understand new trends and preferences in the housing market. This is the first in a series of posts highlightin…

Very interesting. As I am looking forward to my next home I am looking at all my options to make my own unique but affor...
06/13/2018

Very interesting. As I am looking forward to my next home I am looking at all my options to make my own unique but affordable.

Frustrated by her lack of self-determination in the housing market, Sarah Murray created a computer game that allows home buyers to design a house and have it delivered to them in modular components that can be assembled on-site. Learn how her effort is putting would-be homeowners in control of the....

Love the storage in this tiny home!
05/30/2018

Love the storage in this tiny home!

Urbanization is increasing rapidly, as more and more people flock to big cities from rural areas to find better opportunities for themselves. This is putting a lot of pressure on housing, and people are finding themselves cramped into ever-smaller spaces as prices go up.

05/02/2018

Emma Appel, a casting associate for the television show Tiny House Nation reached out to me today. She’s looking for folk to cast for their next season. Applicants should have an allotted, av…

Loving it!❤️🏡
04/21/2018

Loving it!❤️🏡

Bryce Langston visits Paul and Annett in Australia in a remote spot near Byron Bay. Their tiny house is totally off-grid but is like a case study or showcase of a variety of off-grid technologies i…

Ooo I am loving this table/shelf. A bit pricey but beautiful and space saving
04/15/2018

Ooo I am loving this table/shelf.
A bit pricey but beautiful and space saving

Experience the highlight of the imm cologne 2018 furniture show: SWING! The brand new masterpiece of the manufactory EVE collection is easily and intuitively...

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