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.
What's Driving This Trend
- Tiny House Movement
- This trend presents an opportunity in the real estate industry for innovative small-space construction and sustainable living solutions.
- 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.
- 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.
Who This Affects Most
- Real Estate
- The construction of tiny homes presents an opportunity for real estate developers to create affordable, sustainable and creative living solutions.
- Home Improvement
- DIY building is becoming increasingly popular, leading to opportunities for companies to offer innovative products and tools.
- Crowdfunding
- As more individuals turn to crowdfunding for support, there is potential for disruption across various industries outside of traditional financing.
