Tiny House Living: Ideas For Building and Living Well In Less than 400 Square Feet PDF
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TINY HOUSE LIVING Ideas for Building and Living Well in Less Than 400 Square Feet Ryan Mitchell BETTERWAY HOME CINCINNATI, OHIO WWW.BETTERWAYBOOKS.COM Photo courtesy of Mark Walters Photography. CONTENTS Introduction 1 The Tiny House Lifestyle CASE STUDY: Andrew and Crystal Odom CASE STUDY: Brittany Yunker This chapter examines what a tiny house is—and isn’t —and what living tiny means. It’s an overview of some of the benefits of downsizing. 2 Why Choose Voluntary Simplicity? CASE STUDY: Laura LaVoie and Matt Belitsos There are many reasons people choose to live tiny: they want more free time, they do it to reduce their carbon footprint, they do it to save money, they do it for personal or moral reasons. This chapter delves into the various reasons people choose to live tiny. 3 The Tiny House Movement CASE STUDY: Deb Delman and Kol Peterson of Caravan— The Tiny House Hotel Since more and more people are choosing tiny houses, a genuine movement is afoot. This chapter explores the origins and future of the movement. 4 How Consumer Culture Impacts the Movement CASE STUDY: Dan Louche and Kathy Truhn CASE STUDY: Christopher Carson Smith and Merete Mueller This chapter examines our culture of consumption and offers useful tips for determining what possessions are really needed for day-to-day life. 5 The Path to Living Tiny CASE STUDY: Macy Miller This chapter covers everything you need to know to make your decision to live tiny. It covers many of the decisions you’ll need to make in the planning stages, and tips for navigating the world of building codes and zoning laws. 6 Designing a Tiny Life CASE STUDY: Lee Pera and Jay Austin of Boneyard Studios This chapter is about defining your personal mission statement and designing your tiny life. 7 Designing a Tiny House CASE STUDY: R D Gentzler CASE STUDY: Hank Butitta This chapter covers the ins and outs of designing a tiny home, including design styles, storage solutions, and options for foundations. 8 Realize Your Dream to Live Tiny CASE STUDY: Andrea Tremols and Cedric Baele This chapter is meant to inspire. Putting to use what we’ve learned in the previous chapters, it’s time to take the leap. Resources Copyright Photo courtesy of Mark Walters Photography.
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