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Tiny Houses: Living Large in a Small Space
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Tiny House or Big House?That is the question!
• How big is your home?
• Would you like for your home to be larger or smaller? Why?
• How much space do you think is necessary to live comfortably?
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Living in a
Tiny House
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Tiny Houses?What are They?
• Social movement where people are downsizing the space they live in
• Typical traditional home is 2600 sq.ft. but a typical tiny house is 100-400 sq. ft.
• Come in all shapes, sizes, and forms
• Focus on smaller spaces and simplified living
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Why People Choose to Live in Tiny Houses
• The Four Top Reasons People Choose Tiny Houses:– Environmental concerns– Financial Concerns– People seeking more
time and freedom– Want to downsize
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Facts About Tiny House People
• 68% have no mortgage• 55% have more savings
than the average American
• 78% own their own home compared to 65% of traditional home owners
• More females own tiny houses than males
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Planning a Tiny House
• Good tiny house plans have two parts:– Mental Planning• How big?• How will it look?• How familiar is the owner to
building?– Material Planning• Sketches• Material lists• Timeline• Budget
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Construction of a Tiny House
• Most are built and then moved to location
• Some are built on trailers to be portable
• May need to require a special permit
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Interiors of a Tiny House• The interior design of a tiny
house can be challenging due to the size
• Multifunctional furniture is often used due to limited space
• Interiors are often very open
• Homes are very livable and stylish with full baths, kitchens, and even fireplaces
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Eco-Friendly? Most tiny houses are built to be eco- friendly because:• They enhance sustainability by
voluntarily restricting your living area to a practical, economical space
• These houses use less lumber and other materials from the environment when building due to less square footage
• Many tiny houses use recyclable materials such as metal, lumber, and plastic bottles
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