| stiphoudtleefhuis.nl | Stiphoudt Leefhuis | The residential facility, founded by Ad van den Brand, offers a safe and home-like environment where residents can live, work, and relax. Permanent care is available for the residents, both during the day and at night. The website contains information about the organization, its story, and contact details. | | residential facility 22 intellectual disability 72 resident 3245 housing 4378 environment 4873 care 12338 | Helmond → Stiphout 96 |
| abcwaterwoningen.nl | ABC Waterwoningen | The company offers a wide range of services, including designing and building waterfront homes, offering job vacancies, and selling new and existing floating homes. ABC Waterwoningen emphasizes sustainability, reliability, craftsmanship, and a good price-to-quality ratio. The company works on a project basis and offers a step-by-step plan from A to Z, including a 20-year guarantee and low energy costs. | Construction Companies → Construction Contractors 536 | prefab 417 home 7976 sustainability 18451 | Zaanstad → Westknollendam 39 |
| wooninitiatiefnieuwland.nl | Nieuw Land | The initiative seeks to realize a special housing complex with two living groups for fourteen residents. The project emphasizes predictability, clarity, and a customized home, creating a safe and comfortable environment. The goal is to offer an independent place where residents, parents, and staff can connect, with attention to continuity and high-quality care. | | resident 3245 environment 4873 family 6462 home 7976 care 12338 | Tilburg → Old South 72 |
| woonbootverenigingamsterdam.nl | Woonbootvereniging Amsterdam | The association combats issues such as high housing costs, insecurity, and nuisance experienced by houseboat residents. The association seeks to represent the interests of all houseboat residents in Amsterdam by organizing and proposing constructive solutions. The association’s team consists of houseboat residents with diverse backgrounds and experiences in living on the water. | Water Recreation → Houseboats 36 | housing costs 11 houseboat 130 association 8562 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| woonbootvanhetjaar.nl | VLOT | The ‘Boat of the Year’ competition, organized by the VLOT water living platform since 2014, showcases the creativity and innovation of Dutch houseboat dwellers. The competition aims to make water living more attractive, comfortable, and sustainable, and to promote better regulations and recognition for this living style. In 2023, eleven water homes were submitted, demonstrating the sustainability and innovation of houseboat living, including a striking design with a double-curved roof. | Building & Construction → Sustainable Building 1004 | houseboat 130 competition 4759 sustainability 18451 | |
| kinderenopstap.nl | Kinderen op Stap | The farm offers a variety of activities such as milking lambs, trampoline jumping, and walks in the polder, geared towards promoting the well-being of the children. The farm is located in the Haastrecht meadows and offers short-term accommodation, full or partial residence and individual guidance in line with the Jeugdwet. The guidance is based on the values of care, safety, love and respect, with the central goal of ‘enjoying’ and ‘growing’ the children.” | | farm 2622 accommodation 4921 child 11566 | Krimpenerwaard → Haastrecht 193 |
| transfarm.nl | Transfarm | Transfarm facilitates communal living on rural locations, with affordable homes that can be designed to individual specifications, without compromising on comfort and luxury. The website offers various living concepts, such as co-living for starters, young families, singles and retirees, and can also assist with the repurposing of farms. Transfarm manages the entire process, from design and zoning changes to construction coordination and the establishment of a collective living format, and provides a step-by-step plan for splitting farms. | Alternative Living → Rural Living 13 | co-living 14 farm 2622 resident 3245 home 7976 | Noordenveld → Peize 227 |
| tinystee.nl | TinyStee | TinyStee has developed the MMES (Modular Move Easy System) frame to reduce the costs of transporting a tinyhouse, making it suitable for various transportation methods such as a trailer, lowloader, and tractor. The MMES frame can be integrated as standard into tinyhouses or as a base for building a tinyhouse yourself, making it suitable for heavier models as well. The website provides information on building a tinyhouse, including energy provision, and refers to TinyStee's facebook page for the latest developments, as well as contact details for questions and a newsletter subscription. | Freight & Logistics → Truck Transportation 13 | tiny house 292 freedom 848 frame 883 cost 1990 transport 6105 energy 9075 | |
| helmgras.nl | ‘t Helmgras | Since 1990, 't Helmgras has operated as a nursery in Enschede Zuid, offering a variety of plants and vegetables. In 2025, 't Helmgras merged with Mediant geestelijke gezondheidszorg (mental health care), ensuring a secure future for the community and its residents. The site details activities like growing vegetables, making candles and ceramics, and showcases the history of the location, which began with a farmhouse on the Rondemaatweg. | Plants → Nurseries 1012 | farmyard 19 candle 792 nursery 926 ceramics 1271 community 7931 workshop 19325 | Overijssel → Enschede 5554 |
| depaalchalets.nl | De Paal Chalets | The chalets are inspired by traditional techniques and built with craftsmanship, utilizing a robust steel frame and lightweight materials such as earth-concrete and tempexbeton. A unique feature is the loose roof structure, allowing the chalet to move with the ground and prevent damage from subsidence, contributing to the durability and sustainability of the homes. De Paal Chalets originated from the experiences of the owner, Ad Schellekens, who visited timber chalets during a world trip and subsequently founded his own company, inspired by the natural environments of Canada, Alaska, and Russia. | Wood & Timber → Timberwork 1596 | chalet 1264 craftsmanship 1858 building 3204 inspiration 4081 sustainability 18451 | |
| thuisbijsanne.nl | Thuis bij Sanne | The logeeropvang offers weekend care (Friday afternoon to Monday morning) as well as daily care, including activities such as wagon rides, outings to the forest, and swimming, always considering the individual needs of the children. In addition to regular care, Thuis bij Sanne also provides holiday care to support parents during their vacations, always in consultation and with care for the child. The facilities include a secure logeerroom with bunk beds, a bath lift, and a ceiling lift, and a wheelchair bus for transport. | Housing → Social & Supported Housing 858 | wheelchair bus 46 facility 2616 child 11566 care 12338 | |
| lemama.nl | Gezinshuis en Fasehuis LeMaMa | The family home accommodates children between the ages of 4 and 21 who cannot live with their parents due to various reasons, offering a family-oriented living arrangement. The phase house supports young adults between the ages of 17 and 23 in their development in various areas, preparing them for independent living. Robert & Mieke Voorwinden run the house together with their three children in Nieuw-Lekkerland and have been active since 2018 in supporting young people. | Social Services → Youth Support 530 | foster care 70 family home 158 youth 3126 home 7976 | Molenlanden → Nieuw-Lekkerland 188 |
| gezinshuisboncourage.nl | Gezinshuis Bon Courage | Gezinshuis Bon Courage is part of Gezinshuis.com and focuses on providing a place where young people can experience peace, attention, and warmth in a normal family life. The family home is located in Koudekerk aan den Rijn, in a former farmhouse, and accommodates young people on their way to independence, with a focus on independence and personal development. Furthermore, Gezinshuis Bon Courage offers the day care program 'BuitenGewoon,' where young people are supported toward independence under daily supervision. | Social Services → Youth Care 566 | family life 32 family home 158 independence 435 young people 1045 daycare 1365 | Alphen aan den Rijn → Koudekerk aan den Rijn 136 |
| stichtingdroomhuis.nl | Stichting Droomhuis | The Droomhuis is a parent-initiated initiative established in 2012 in Wijk bij Duurstede, consisting of 15 residents with a cognitive and/or physical disability. Care is provided by Syndion from Gorinchem, based on the theories and practical applications of the 'triangle of care' by Chiel Egberts, with close collaboration between residents, caregivers, and parents/relatives at its core. The website offers information about the organization, activities, volunteers, finances, history and job vacancies of the Droomhuis. | | resident 3245 volunteer 8367 care 12338 | Utrecht → Wijk bij Duurstede 857 |
| droomunit.nl | Droomunit | The website sells a wide range of prefabricated living units, including care homes, tiny houses, container homes, and flexible homes. Droomunit also offers mobile sanitary units, including private sanitary units for campsites and office units. The website highlights the benefits of purchasing or renting these units, such as direct delivery, customization options, flexibility, and a complete service. | Services → Business Solutions 44 | living unit 13 prefabricated 69 sanitary 750 rental 7257 assortment 7799 | |
| villavita.nl | Villa Vita | Villa Vita offers 24/7 care and support to adults with disabilities, enabling them to actively participate in the community due to its central location and open character of the petting zoo. The care farm features residential areas with apartments and shared spaces, as well as various facilities such as a petting zoo, woodworking workshop, creative space, garden, and tea house. Villa Vita values equality, talent development, and providing a safe and peaceful environment with close links to residents, family, and caregivers. | Farms & Farm Businesses → Care Farms 473 | petting zoo 110 daycare 1365 housing 4378 environment 4873 care 12338 | Emmen → Emmer-Compascuum 144 |
| bij-def.nl | Gezinshuis Bij Def | The residential home offers a small-scale environment with a maximum of four young people, enabling an individualized approach and attention to the young people’s network. The organization focuses on identifying the core of a young person's behavior and providing tailored care, considering their individual needs and the relationship with their caregivers. Gezinshuis Bij Def works on restoring relationships between caregivers and young people when it is in the best interest of the young person, and develops an action plan within six weeks, which is evaluated after three months. | Social Issues & Welfare → Youth Services 313 | residential home 12 plan 2566 youth 3126 care 12338 | |
| gezinshuismasido.nl | Gezinshuis Masido | Gezinshuis Masido is located in Enschede (Twente) and offers a safe environment for children and youth who need a temporary home, often after specific circumstances. In addition to providing a home-like environment, the family home also offers short-term accommodation for children up to 18 years of age with multiple or intellectual disabilities, with the option for parents or caregivers to temporarily take over care responsibilities. The founders, Simone and Maarten, have a background in care for people with disabilities, which is why they specifically focus on children with complex medical or support needs and are recognized by the Stichting Kwaliteitsregister Jeugd (Dutch Quality Register for Youth). | Houses → Family Homes 54 | family home 158 youth 3126 accommodation 4921 home 7976 child 11566 care 12338 | Enschede → Lonneker 96 |
| hetwittevoorhuis.nl | Logeerboerderij Het Witte Voorhuis | The farm stay originated from a spontaneous desire to utilize and share an empty farmhouse with children and their parents, particularly those in need of support. The facility primarily caters to children with ADHD, autism, intellectual disabilities, or multiple disabilities, offering weekend stays and holiday care weeks. The farm stay also provides day care for children who cannot attend school for various reasons, using PGB and care in kind. | Farms & Farm Businesses → Farm Shops 172 | brochure 1642 board 3438 family 6462 child 11566 | |
| kotmadam.nl | KotMadam | The concept originated from the experiences of Christine Gerlich, who worked for many years in the regular support sector and encountered young people who felt misunderstood and limited by advice. KotMadam offers young adults the opportunity to live freely, while also being able to rely on the support of a trusted helper for personal growth and problem-solving. The organization emphasizes personal responsibility, warmth, and trust in the relationship between tenant and helper. | Special Needs & Support → Support 2006 | helper 71 freedom 848 tenant 920 life 2673 housing 4378 | |
| micromondo.nl | Micromondo | There is a growing demand for alternative living spaces in Valkenswaard, focusing on small living, affordability, and sustainability. Micromondo is focused on realizing these housing concepts, ranging from small houses in the town center to modular and eco-friendly solutions in the countryside. The website provides information about the projects, offers inspiration, and shares news and press releases about Micromondo's activities. | Living → Sustainable Living 817 | tiny house 292 housing 4378 sustainability 18451 | North-Brabant → Valkenswaard 1179 |
| bjenr.nl | Jisse and Riekje | The family home is located in a quiet new residential area in Oosterwolde and offers individual bedrooms for clients with mild intellectual disabilities. The family home started in 2006 as a foster family, originally under Talant and later Reik, and was renovated in 2008. Clients are also placed and supported through various care providers, including the municipality of Ooststellingwerf. | Community → Social Issues & Welfare 28159 | foster family 53 family home 158 bedroom 2051 | Southwest-Friesland → Bolsward 566 |
| gezinshuizendewij.nl | Gezinshuizen de wij | The organization is led by Eddy, Ingo, and Ilva, supplemented by Lotte and Tessa, who provide daily personalized guidance. The family houses, ‘Houtduif de Wij’ and ‘Torenvalk de Wij,’ are family homes where residents and their network, including the family caregivers and support staff, live together. The organization values the motto ‘Not I, not you, …..but we!’ and strives to offer a safe, pleasant, quiet, creative, and homely living environment that stimulates personal development. | Community → Social Issues & Welfare 28159 | resident 3245 environment 4873 | Lingewaard → Gendt 190 |