I was shocked and intrigued when AOL News posted an interesting story about a growing trend of mini houses. Jay Shafer created the Tumbleweed Tiny House company in1999, creating houses that range anywhere from 65 to 774 square feet in size. Just to compare, 774 square feet is about half the size of an average ranch house. Sixty-five feet is the size of a small bedroom. The houses, which are fully furnished, offer stoves, refrigerators, closet space, full bathroom, and all the living necessities. The most innovative thing about this tiny human habitats is that they can be solar powered, are energy efficient, and they are wired to run electricity easily off of an AC outlet. Better yet, all the materials used in building these homes incorporate sustainable materials and reclaimed lumber. These mini homes are really great for the environment, not to mention that they come on wheels and can travel anywhere.
For a video tour of these tiny houses, and more interesting information (such as where to buy them!), check out the Tiny House Blog!
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