Tiny Homes

The tiny homes movement (sometimes known as the small-house movement) is an architecture and cultural movement that promotes downsizing, simplification, and “living with less.” A tiny home is defined as a “dwelling unit with a maximum of 37 square meters (400 sq ft) of floor space, excluding lofts,” according to the 2018 International Residential Code, Appendix Q Tiny Houses. While tiny housing is usually associated with a return to simpler life, it has also been viewed as a potential environmentally friendly alternative to the existing housing sector, as well as a viable transitional option for those who are homeless. This distinction is critical since many individuals are looking to build tiny houses on vacant sites. If a tiny home is missing any of the basic utilities for a dwelling unit, it is considered an auxiliary structure and must be built on the same land as a principal building, according to the International Residential Code. There are a multitude of reasons why people choose to live in a little house. Many individuals who choose this lifestyle reassess their priorities in life and decide to devote more time and energy to improving their communities, mending the environment, spending time with their family, or conserving money. The difficulty of finding a location to live in a tiny house is one of the movement’s main roadblocks. While small houses save money on some expenses, depending on the cost of land, they can still be costly.

The tiny home movement is evermore popular these days as prices in the housing market are soaring. It takes a specialty type of architectural creativity to make the maximum functional use out of a relatively small area to use as a living space, but there are many advantages. We’ll show you a wide variety of tiny home designs to inspire you to join the movement, if you wish to.