I was thinking of a tiny house. I wonder how small a house has to be to qualify
Tell me what makes a tiny house a tiny house
I think a residential house qualifies if it is small enough
Ok when was the term first used
I'm not sure. There is a tv show all about them called Tiny House World
Ok what was the motivation behind that TV show?
Tiny house movement
The tiny-house movement (also known as the "small-house movement") is an architectural and social movement that advocates living simply in small homes. there is no set definition as to what constitutes a tiny house. However, a residential structure under 400 sq. ft is generally considered a tiny home. The tiny-house movement promotes financial prudence, economically safe, shared community experiences, and a shift in consumerism-driven mindsets.
Background.
In the United States of America
drive to Downe. The small quiet village was away from main roads, and though local scenery was beautiful on a good day, the house "being situated on rather high table-land, has somewhat of desolate air ... The charm of the place to me is that almost every field is intersected (as alas is our's) by one or more foot-paths— I never saw so many walks in any other country".
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