The Tiny House Movement is Taking Off, But What is it About?

Sixty percent of Americans are concerned about the state of the environment, and committing to making environmentally conscious changes in their lives. But with the recent increase in understanding of the severity of the global climate crisis, many individuals are looking to slightly more drastic environmental lifestyles than reusable straws and grocery bags. One of these lifestyle trends is that of the tiny home and living more off the land.Log Cabins and Living off the LandUsing log cabin plans to build a tiny log cabin is much cheaper and environmentally friendly, as it requires far fewer materials than an average home built from scratch. Small homes also use less energy, as they require much less to heat and cool, and don’t afford as much space for energy sucking modern conveniences. Building a small log cabin on a larger piece of land, will allow you to live on more environmentally friendly means such as an extensive fruit and veggie garden and housing chickens for the majority of your nutritional needs.Shipping Container HomesBuilding a home from a shipping container is cheap, efficient and environmentally friendly. A larger container only costs about $4,500, and the construction to make it liveable can be completed in as few as eight weeks. In addition to the eco friendly nature of using an already existing and reused material, shipping containers are tough, impervious to pests, and with their size and level of insulation, take very little energy to heat and cool, making them an ideal option for people who want to downsize their carbon footprint.Tiny House on WheelsThe benefits of downsizing the amount of space you live in is certainly environmentally responsible, and somewhat freeing, but putting your tiny house on wheels offers the added benefits of avoiding some of the annoyances of owning a home, and allowing you to move around without having to worry about selling or renting out your house. Many people are opting for life on the road in small homes on wheels. Whether they choose a trailer or a converted bus, the pull of a simpler life on the road is clearly being felt by many.For many, it may be impossible to imagine living in such a small space, but many individuals have already proved that it is possible. The benefits to the environment, affordability and freedom provided by living in such a small house is unmatched.