You’ve perhaps heard of Dunbar’s Number: 150. Put forward by anthropologist Robin Dunbar, humans can only maintain stable social relationships with around 150 people; a cognitive limit based on the size of the neocortex. While 150 is the most famous figure suggested by Dunbar, there were others. Best viewed as nested concentric circles of 5 […]
Originally presented by Steve Hardy on January 18, 2025 at the Virtual Tiny Home Show. This presentation was in part inspired by The Herd of Cats 10 years earlier.
In computing, a tech stack is a collection of independent components that work together to support the execution of software. For example, to develop a web application, the architect defines the stack as the target operating system, web server, database, programming language, and so on. In permaculture, the practice of stacking functions ensures that every element […]
Join Natalie Brake of Tiny House Listings Canada for a “deep dive” conversation with Big Calm cofounder Steve Hardy. Wide-ranging topics include nature, permaculture, edge space, zones, supply chains, prefab tiny houses, pocket neighbourhoods, Dunbars numbers, resilience, birding, community, and more!
Tiny Houses on Wheels (THoWs) are odd creatures. They seldom move, yet are lumped into the recreational vehicle (RV) category. They are, increasingly, all-season residences yet they must connect to permanent houses or to basic campground pedestals for services. And they are often someone’s highly curated, minimalist nest yet they aren’t considered fixed property in […]
While Airbnb reviews are great, it’s the notes that guests at The Pocket Getaway at Big Calm leave that really warm our hearts. So many wonderful people – individuals, couples, families, fur-families, friends, and even colleagues – have visited our charming tiny house in the peaceful woods of the Slocan Valley. Here’s what they had […]
We’re thrilled to welcome the first tiny house to Big Calm! Last month, a 25-foot Jaunt tiny house on wheels (THoW), a first-of-its-kind model by pro builder ZeroSquared of Calgary. And it sure does look pretty in its perch between the maple and cedars, opposite the garden! Move-in called for some muscle and finesse. Access […]
When we first contemplated building a tiny home community in the Slocan Valley, we thought a lot about how it would impact, and ideally, benefit both the land and the larger community.
We presented to hundreds at the Global Tiny House Conference about “Macro Forces, Market Trends, and #WorkFromHomestead”.
Tiny home living is especially popular amongst women. More than 64% of tiny house owners are women. Web forums indicate, and many builders confirm, that women are the ones driving the surging sales of premium tiny houses on wheels (THoWs). The reasons? Life style, life events, and life stage.
