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Janine will be speaking at the Global Online Tiny House Conference! Connect with like-minded individuals from around the world as builders,...

Ever wondered what the difference is between a tiny house on wheels and a caravan?   Although many councils consider tiny houses on wheels as...

I have some exciting news! I am partnering with a registered builder to bring quality built, competitively priced tiny houses onto the market and...

If you prefer to listen to this episode, you can do so here: If you are thinking about going off grid, then you’ll have a range of things to...

Feel free to listen to the podcast version of this blog here! In my experience working with tiny houses, I’ve talked a lot about how to construct...

Feel free to listen to the podcast version of this blog here! The materials you choose to use for your tiny home are very important. But the options...

And now the fun part, let’s talk about design. Feel free to listen to this blog in podcast form here 🙂 I’v got a whole treasure trove of tips and...

Hi, I’m Janine - and I'd love to tell you how my love affair with tiny houses began. I champion tiny houses in the Australian market. With a wealth...

Green Design Solutions director Janine Strachan is also working behind the scenes to see the regulations changed. She is part of a Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) steering committee that’s identifying possible changes to statewide planning schemes and local council regulations. Ms Strachan said many councils were trying to reduce the regulatory barriers, particularly for tiny homes on wheels which faced additional challenges.