“Alkmaar positive about Tiny Houses, but only temporarily” headlines the Noordhollands Dagblad on Friday, January 15. This article comes as a surprise to me. But the content unfortunately does not. This group of councillors does not want Tiny Houses. That has been clear to me for a long time. They find our temporary project here […]
Tiny House projects in the Netherlands
Last Saturday I did a photo quiz with my students during the course meeting. I showed pictures of thirteen Tiny House projects in the Netherlands and the students had to guess in which municipality those projects are located. It was a nice and playful way to show how many projects have already been established; how […]
Living the way you want
I see more and more publications from municipalities that want to create space for Tiny House projects. So, you probably think: ‘isn’t that great?’ Well, yes and no. Because the way they want to create these projects is the old-fashioned way that has nothing to do with freedom of choice. It will provide neighborhoods with […]
Municipality of Alkmaar says yes to Tiny Houses
The redeeming word has come! I received a message from the municipality of Alkmaar last Wednesday announcing that I may live in my Tiny House for the period of one month on the site at the Gasfabriek in Alkmaar!! Oh guys, I’m so happy! This is such a relief and a huge step forward for […]
The Tiny House movement live on RTLZ
There I am, covered in a thick layer of makeup in the RTL studio in Hilversum. “Move your chair slightly to the left please”, I am asked. The makeup artist is busy with the final touches… and three, two, one, and we are live. I am a guest on the program ‘Van Liempt Live’, Next […]