Micro Homes

The m-ch Micro Compact Home I pointed out in my last post isn't the only micro home out there. Given that the housing trend has been to ever larger homes I find the micro homes surprising. But there are a number of factors that are leading people to consider micro homes. First is the economic slump, people simply can't afford McMansions at this time. A second is the need for energy conservation both because of global warming and for personal cost savings. Third, the homes themselves cost less to purchase and site, lot sizes can also be smaller, and since many are prefabs they take far less time to become move in ready. Fourth, micro homes cost less to maintain and have less to clean. Fifth, many of them are built with sustainable materials and have a 'light' footprint on the environment.

They are obviously not for everyone, families with children, those with lots of personal possessions, who like to entertain large groups, or those who have hobbies that require a lot of work space would not enjoy living in a micro home.

-Tumbleweed House Company
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-Top 5 Tiniest Prefab Homes
-Why Live In A Micro Home?
-Americans Seen Living Large in 'Micro Homes'
-Small Sells: Homes on Micro-lots Prove that Size Doesn't Matter