Tiny House Movement

Homeowners or homebuilders: have you been following the small house movement? Here’s an interview with Jay Shafer of Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, and a New York Times article from a few years ago. It’s human nature to be curious about living in 100 square feet, but what are the implications for the build? Has anyone ever worked on a tiny house (either professionally or personally)? What is different than normal home construction?

One of Tumbleweed Homes' tiny houses

There’s also a “Small House Society” out there. In one couple’s experience, they were able to use higher-end materials since they were using less of them. Their goal was to stick to natural materials like wood and metal and avoid plastics when possible. They even used sheep’s wool insulation. Have you used these materials? Any reviews?

Sheep wool insulation

So readers, we’re curious: Could you live in a house that fits in a parking space?

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