Inhabitants of small houses
In 2010 they were called crazy and went viral on the internet. Today their lifestyle is considered logical, even commendable. They are the inhabitants of small houses.
PARTRIDGE MAGAZINE | 27.05.2013 | Article by Soledad Amado
In 2010 they were called crazy and went viral on the internet . Today their way of life is considered logical and even advisable. They are the inhabitants of small houses. Those who, for economic reasons or in an attempt to simplify their lives, decided that they did not need hundreds of square metres to be happy.
It all started in the US, and no wonder. From 1978 to 2007, the average house size went from 165 m (165 sqm) to 1,000 sqm. 2 a 230 m 2 . Disproportionate growth, but assumed to be natural. So natural that having a house that is too small in the US is even illegal. Far from discouraging him, the illegality was one of the reasons that encouraged Jay Shafer to move into their small 6 m house. 2 .
Today he is one of the visible heads of the movement and is dedicated to sell small mobile homes in which there is only room for the essentials .
In the words of Kirsten, the creator of the documentary ". We, the tiny house people "When we talk about happiness, the things you own are irrelevant. It has more to do with your own mindset. The small houses can help you focus your attention on what will make you happy and not be distracted by things that don't affect your happiness.
Many moved into a tiny house because it was the only way to afford a home. A tiny house, as well as being cheaper, means fewer bills and fewer possessions. A tiny house allows you to save enough money to pay for your tiny house.
But not everyone is a champion of extreme austerity. Some have opted for this way of life in order to enjoy other things that are more important to them. Macbooks Pro, the most sophisticated architectural designs o to be able to live in the centre are luxuries only possible when your home does not eat up the entire budget.
In any case, the inhabitants of the small houses exude serenity and seem satisfied with their decision. Have they found the formula for happiness? Some say that knowing where all their things are brings them peace of mind. Others feel liberated by not having to work like mules to pay for a house they don't need.
According to Kirsten, "many people try to focus their lives less on 'things' and more on experiences. And it's the experiences that have been shown to affect our happiness. Would you be able to move into a tiny house?
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