Microhousing

Fast disappearing are the days when a country estate is an indespensible part of a powerful person's assets. That's not to say the Mittal, Kennedy or Koch families don't enjoy themselves a sprawling mansion every once in a not infrequent while. The point is, the overall trend in home size is apparent - it's chic to shrink.

A short story of how we came to build our very own Tiny House. It all started with a meeting at the Apple Store. My husband Chris, while at work, had a chance encounter with a very adventurous lady. She tells him about this idea she has for living small, Chris is intrigued by this and asks to know more.

Tim Eddy and Hannah Fuller live in Tahoe, California in their 196 square feet Micro Cabin. Hannah grew up in a home her parents built (her father is a boat builder), so it was only natural for her to follow in their footsteps.

The story of Raven loft started with the idea to live simply, sustainably, and low-cost. Geoff de Ruiter, owner of Raven Loft, bought a half acre forested plot of land for $35,000 through a court ordered sale on Pender Island, BC, Canada, and built the treehouse

A 224 square feet tiny house on wheels in Delta, British Columbia, Canada. Built by Tiny Living Homes.

The Small House Society is a voice for the Small House Movement. The movement is the result of concerns about what we are doing to our environment, and what our environment is doing to us (wild fires, flooding, hurricanes), as well as a shifting economy.

Minimalist Living This 196-square-foot house near Boise, Idaho, is home to Macy Miller, her partner James, their daughter Hazel, and their Great Dane, Denver. A 27-year-old architect, Macy designed the home from scratch and built it on a 24-foot flatbed with help from friends and family.

Tiny Houses, Big Living - Throw out the rulebook for a second- how much space do we really need to live comfortably? If you test it yourself, the answer might surprise you.