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Monday, March 29, 2010

Low Road Part Two - Tiny Houses Movement

There's a movement across the world of people who are dedicated to the idea that we don't need to live in huge monster McMansions. These are the tiny house people. They promote the idea of living in small dwellings. By small I mean as little as 60 square feet. And boy do they have some neat looking houses. 

Here is a selection of some intriguing tiny homes. Just think of how life can be simplified by going smaller. Less heat, electricity and water used. Less upkeep and quicker to clean. Easy to add on to. Easy to find room for. These are just a few examples of the tiny homes people are building and living in today.

Think of how many people that can't afford a standard half million dollar mortgage, can afford a home like this. They might be cramped when the kids come, but hey, just build another right?

Below are some links to these four examples and to some websites that might be of interest.

Photo One - Kjellander + Sjoberg Arkitektkontor Designs
Photo Two - Arkiboat Houseboat by Drew Heath
Photo Three - Caree de'Toiles
Photo Four - Stefan Doll House by Lloyd House
Tiny House Design
The Tiny Life
Coming Unmoored - One woman's adventure in tiny living

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