The Big Calm Blog
Little Wonders
Tiny Houses for Mature Audiences
When we first conceptualized Big Calm, we figured it would appeal to individuals and couples purchasing their first home. We…
Power to the Permies!
Permie-paralysis - it’s deep and it’s real. It’s the state of having acquired from your permaculture design course (PDC) so…
Do What You Can
Earlier today we presented to hundreds at the Global Tiny House Conference. Our talk, "Macro Forces, Market Trends, and #WorkFromHomestead",…
Little Women
On our social media channels – particularly Twitter – we keep tabs on some of the biggest trends nudging people…
The Language of Water
In this short film by Kai Cabodyna, Sinixt Elder & Matriarch, Marilyn James, speaks to the two laws of the…
Groundwork Underway
“Every moment is a fresh beginning.” – T.S. Eliot While most are eager for 2020 to end, we are instead focused on new starts. Big Calm is beginning…
Packt Like Sardines in a Crushd Tin Box
Was Radiohead referring to tiny houses? Ok, it’s not that bad, but I’d be lying if I said adjusting to…
A Head Full of Dreams
The secret to good sleep? Move to a mountain acreage. I’ve heard about “sleep quality,” but I never understood it…
Setting Forth
The day after tomorrow, we will be moving from Calgary to a rental in Silverton (until the Shangri-loft is complete).…