Welcome to the Housing Resource Group. Be sure to visit the Small House Society, which is our initiative to promote simpler, smaller, more sustainable living. Below are links to our resources and some articles related to housing.
Here are some resources for housing with an emphasis on green, simple, sustainable, and/or small.
- Articles, Documents, and Writings about Housing – From our Documents Library
- Building Green Sustainable Buildings, Homes, and Communities – Directory of Resources
- Choosing a Home or Apartment Based on Community Resources – The size of your home depends on what’s easily accessible nearby.
- Iowa City Housing and Apartments – Resources for living efficiently in Iowa City
- Mobile Hermitage – The Mobile Hermitage is an inspiring example of simple and small living
- Put Your Life on a Diet – The effective living book by Gregory Paul Johnson
- Right Size Homes – Thoughts on finding the home that suits your needs.
- Small House Society – Greater effectiveness through simpler and smaller living
Open-source Architecture. Below is a feature video on the topic of open-source architecture. We had one person complain about the volume level of this video being too high. Please turn your volume down and adjust slowly up to the desired listening level. This video is produced by, hosted by, and the responsibility of TED. If you have any difficulties viewing or hearing it, please contact TED.
The JotHouse Online Interactive Small Home Planning Survey
In 2007 we learned of the inspiring small homes from the wonderful people at JotHouse.com. Now, you can visit JotHouse.com and use their interactive online survey for those planning to build a small home. Take a look! http://JotHouse.com/
New City Council Members May Result in Better Representation
The City Council of Iowa City recently approved another multi-million dollar tax-payer TIF-funded development in the downtown area. The project is called The Chauncey. I have been and continue to be a strong supporter of the Chauncey, and wrote an article in its...
Disney’s Tomorrowland – Athena (Video Trailers)
Summary Tomorrowland is a Disney movie based on a story line where all the greatest minds in the world collaborate to make the world a better place. The film is scheduled to launch on 22 May 2015. Below are some resource links for the movie. Disney Movie Page Facebook...
Media Request: HGTV Seeks Small Housers
Organization: HGTV Type of media: Video Contact: Jason Preston Email: [email protected] Deadline: (to be announced) Request: Are you looking for or about to buy a tiny house - 500 square feet or smaller? If so, the producers of HGTV’s “Tiny House Hunters” is...
Converting Bamboo into Bamboo Cloth & Bedding
The journey from a bamboo stalks into a yard of soft bamboo bedding results into 100% organic bedding that is both environment and skin friendly. This chemical free conversion process helps you sleep comfortably in the Night that helps your skin to breath all Night....
Ford Video Ad Promotes Sustainability and Minimalism as a Response to Arrogant Cadillac Nationalistic Materialistic Video Commercial
Cadillac created an arrogant nationalistic materialistic commercial about why the USA is wealthy. Ford responded with a clever and creative video commercial about sustainability and minimalist living. Take a look at the commercials below.
Berkshire Polartec Fleece Throw Blanket 55″ x 70″
Fleece blankets come in a variety of weights and qualities. The best bring the right balance of form and function, for a blanket that is soft, comfortable, and warm while maintaining its aesthetic appeal and durability. All of our fleece blankets are made with the...
Black and Decker CHV1410L 14.4-Volt Lithium Ion Dust Buster
The Black and Decker Lithium Ion Cordless Dust Buster Vacuum offers longer battery life per-use, between charges, and for the lifetime of the unit. [Buy on Amazon] Uses replacement filter VF110FC Smart charge technology uses up 50-percent less energy Rotating, slim...
Historic Downtown Iowa City Buildings Map Guide Directory Tour
Historic Downtown Iowa City Buildings 1 - Blackstone Building 118 S. Dubuque St. c. 1882, Italianate Originally a two story carriage and harness manufacturing shop, the third story Mansard roof was added sometime in the late 1880s. A number of businesses have been...
Small House Interview on CJBK 1290 News Talk Radio London, Ontario, Canada – 7 October 2013 at 12:15 ET
Click here for the recorded interview on Soundcloud. Summary. Small House Society President, Greg Johnson speaks with Don Landy of CJBK in London, Ontario, Canada about the Small House Movement. Don Landry - About the host of the show. Small House Society Greg Johnson...
Tiny House Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina on April 5-6, 2014
The first annual Tiny House Conference is scheduled to take place in 2014 from April 5-6 in Charlotte, North Carolina. With multiple breakout sessions on different topics, conference attendees can choose what best fits their interests. The conference presenters are a...
Iowa City Hawkeye Court Apartments at the University of Iowa Scheduled for Renovation and Rebuilding
The Iowa City Hawkeye Court Apartments managed by The University of Iowa are scheduled for a major rebuilding. The rendition of the new housing complex shown above is from Balfour Beatty. Below is a photo showing the demolition of the original apartments. "Hawkeye...
