ON-CENTER

I'm trying a new thing here.

I’ve been working diligently behind the scenes exploring better ways to connect with y’all, provide authentic value, and continue this conversation around our narratives of ‘Home’.

The term, “on-center”, often abbreviated "OC" (or "o.c.)," is commonly used in construction drawings, architectural plans, and woodworking designs to indicate the distance between the center of one framing member to the center of the next member.

As a mirror to this technical convention, Micro Modula aims to align design, materials and process with intentions. It's a constant work in progress to get in right relationship with design for the self, community, and the natural world.

So welcome, and pull up a *virtual* seat.

‘on-center: aligning design with intention’ is a new monthly snapshot of tips, stories, and tools to help you align with your personal journey towards ‘Home’. I hope you enjoy!

Let's build.

Do I think tiny houses are the end-all be-all solution for our current housing crisis? Probably not. But if 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that Capitalism is fragile. The housing system we currently have in place is un-sustainable (with deep roots in racism and inequality). Even the tiny house movement has layers of privilege and whiteness that needs to be more openly addressed (but more on that later).

We need to collectively re-imagine housing options that serve everyone, not just those grandfathered into wealth or resources. One of the main reasons sought a tiny house back when I started in 2015 was to become a more resilient person. For that, I’m super grateful and feel privileged now at times like this.

So let’s get in it. I hope you enjoy.

But let me back up a little, have you peeped my mini-doc yet? With the help of the SUPER talented Sarah Winters and Julie Cohen, I was able to tell a little more about my tiny house backstory and process.

Check it out:

Photo: Stacy Keck

Photo: Stacy Keck