Monthly Archives: December 2015

Why Does Portland Have ALL the ADUs?

As you read through the ADU Case Studies on AccessoryDwellings.org, it may seem like ALL the ADUs in America are centered in the immediate vicinity of Voodoo Donuts. I’m here to assure you that’s not true. It’s really not about the donuts. … Continue reading

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ADU Case Studies Project Update

Over the past two years I’ve had the opportunity to interview more than 60 ADU owners and 20 designers and builders. In 2016 here’s what you can expect: each week on Friday we’ll post a new piece of the ADU Case Studies Project. Continue reading

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Early Bird Special for Downsizing E-Course

In 2011, I radically downsized my possessions for a short stint in a 15’ travel trailer. A year later I took on My 200 Things Challenge. I’ve now lived in a 12’ diameter yurt and three tiny houses on wheels with … Continue reading

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Visiting Orlando Lakefront RV & Tiny House Park

After living at Simply Home Community for a year and a half, this past weekend I had a unique opportunity to visit another tiny house community. My friend James Taylor, whom I met at the Tiny House Jamboree 2015, invited … Continue reading

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Less Is More: A 1-Week Small Home Design Intensive

Five years ago I created my first tiny house design in a Yestermorrow Design-Build School course called Less is More. Less is More is a 1-week-long design intensive that includes field trips, presentations, and design time. For the past three … Continue reading

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A Year Living in the Lucky Penny

It’s my one year anniversary of living in The Lucky Penny! November 15th last year was my Move in Day & Housewarming. But Raffi and I officially moved out of the basement of The Big House and began living in … Continue reading

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