Rich Richardson

Rich is proud of his work. “I built it to international building code,” he says, “which was my challenge to myself.” A deck leads to a wide doorway that invites you inside. The walls are painted a soft white and all the windows are open, creating a bright, airy feel. He describes the home as “off-grid ready.” The “tiny” home is comfortably sized by tiny-home standards, measuring 18 feet long by 8 ½ wide and 11 feet tall.

After noticing all the homeless on Oahu and trying to think of a solution to the housing crisis, Rich was motivated to build a tiny home. He has listed this one on the market and plans to build more in the future. “I really love the hands-on nature of the work,” he says, pointing outside and smiling. "I like to imagine the future owner having a campfire outside. Living the indoor and outdoor lifestyle. It’s a great way to live simply - expand your feeling of having a nice place to live without expanding your footprint.”