Sicily Kolbeck, a 14-year-old girl, constructed a fully functioning home on her own. Initially, two years prior, she had the help of her father, but he was unfortunately killed in a car accident.
It started off as a school project -- quite the elaborate one -- but Kolbeck, with the support of her family and friends, decided to finish the house as a tribute to her late father. The support grew to sprawl across the world via the Internet and she soon raised just under $10,000 through Indiegogo to buy all of the needed materials.
A year and a half later, after a lot of painstaking work, her tiny house 'La Petite Maison' was completed and boasts two stories, a fully equipped bathroom, a kitchen and a loft.
Tiny Tribunal Dwellings
Sicily Kolbeck Built a Small Home as a Homage to Her Late Father
Trend Themes
1. Tiny House Movement - This trend presents an opportunity in the real estate industry for innovative small-space construction and sustainable living solutions.
2. DIY Building - There is potential for disruptive innovation in the home improvement industry, as the DIY trend gains traction and empowers individuals to build and design their own living spaces.
3. Crowdfunding for Projects - Crowdfunding sites such as Indiegogo offer opportunities for individuals to fund and bring their innovative ideas to life, opening new avenues for entrepreneurship.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - The construction of tiny homes presents an opportunity for real estate developers to create affordable, sustainable and creative living solutions.
2. Home Improvement - DIY building is becoming increasingly popular, leading to opportunities for companies to offer innovative products and tools.
3. Crowdfunding - As more individuals turn to crowdfunding for support, there is potential for disruption across various industries outside of traditional financing.