The tiny house movement is gaining traction, especially among Gen Z, due to its focus on sustainability, affordability, and simplicity. These small dwellings, often constructed from recycled materials, feature energy-efficient designs such as solar panels and composting toilets.
might not be easily accessible for disabled people
if you want to move your tiny house you'll need a truck which can be expensive (gas and repairs as well)
tiny homes aren't legal housing in some states for some reason (zoning laws and tiny houses on wheels)
tiny homes have awful resell values so they lose value fast once they become used
might be a lack of privacy for families with kids/teens
less space than a traditional home
Pros
costs around 20k-50k to build
you can go off the grid with how most tiny homes are built
lower electricity bills and lower carbon footprint
tiny homes can even be mobile so you can move and take your house with you
uses less building materials and takes up less space
cheaper than a normal sized house
"tiny house talk" blog
includes vans (van life) as a part of the tiny house movement
also used as a way to advertise tiny houses for sale
many many different people and stories
blog space for people with tiny homes
"the tiny house movement" intro
"more and more North Americans see themselves as consumers first"
family tried out tiny house living before fully committing to it
discusses and gives a helpful overview of what each chapter will cover (will refer to this to find support on specific details probably)
talks about having too much and the storage market
family
sustainability benefits
lower emissions during construction process
many tiny houses are designed for "off-grid" living which means they're built with solar panels, composting (often toilet composters), and even wind turbines
lower water consumption
uses less materials when being built
often has a lower carbon footprint
lower resource use as well
smaller area means less space to have to use energy to heat and cool
"tiny house stats"
average income of a tiny home owner is around $42k
more female tiny home owners than male
most tiny home owners are above the age of 30 or are 30
tiny homes are cheapest in North Dakota and most expensive in Hawaii (makes sense)
tiny homes are most popular in Vermont (the forgotten state) but Idaho has the most tiny home listings
more people are starting to or have considered living in a tiny home
only around 10k tiny homes in the US
average price is around $67k
average size is 225 square feet
"Living large in a tiny home"
has solar panels and a composting toilet
"Tiny is just any small house that meets the minimum needs of the occupants and edits out everything else that gets in the way"
roadblock of where to put the tiny house. common roadblock within the movement
family of three with a 7 YO daughter
160 square feet
two loft bedrooms
built tiny house from mianly recycled materials
scene in doc
"this could be the most serious recession in decades"
dining table doubles as work desk
"How much money do I have to spend?"
lots of shelf space in tiny home- able to fit a lot but not be cluttered
Jay Austin is a tiny home designer
"element of affordability, simplicity, and sustainability"
"they dont have 500K, they have a loan that guarantees that"