Tiny House Workshops

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Sick of cleaning expanses of floorboards, 3 bathrooms and acres of carpet? Maybe it's time to downsize? Want to reduce your footprint? The Tiny House Movement has taken off in America, and the Japanese have made an art of it for centuries, but there is increasing interest in the Tiny House movement in Australia too.



The pioneers in Australia are right here in Melbourne - Fred & Shannon Schultz - Fred spent 3 years designing and building his first Tiny House (literally - they are 10m sq) on wheels on sketch-up - which is fully off-grid, with a wood burning heater and looks just like a dolls house. They are much more than a caravan or trailer - they are insulated, use the same materials as any normal house, and weigh around 4.5 tonne - you can even get a permit from Vic Roads to move them if they are built to the right specs.



Fred has 3 different models of Tiny Houses which you can order, starting at $40,000. For those interested in learning more, or who are intrigued by the idea of building their own Tiny House one day (and I have to say, the kid in me is totally enamoured of the idea!) Fred offers tours of his own Tiny House when you can ask everything you might possibly want to know about Tiny House building and living. Rumour has it Fred is very generous with his knowledge and time. There also offer workshops looking at where you can locate Tiny Houses, using Sketch-Up, meeting council regulations, going off-grid - everything you need to know. Tours fill up quickly as they are very popular, and cost $35 for one and $65 for two. Kids are free. while you are out at Edendale Community Environment Farm in Eltham visiting the House, take the time to check out the other family friendly activities on the farm.



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