This tiny home was erected in Ybor City in 2015 will be in a new book -Prefabulous Small Houses / by SHERI KOONES- will be released this coming week on September 20,2016 . There are 32 beautiful examples of smaller houses profiled in Prefabulous Small Houses, which show how living in a house with a smaller footprint does not compromise comfort or lifestyle. It shows that building "better" is preferable to building "bigger." These houses show how building an energy efficient, healthy environment beats living in a large drafty house that contains rooms that may rarely, if ever, be used.
There are numerous advantages to living in a smaller space.
Smaller houses cost less to build. They obviously require fewer materials. Saving on building materials for a smaller house not only saves money but also helps preserve the environment.
This also means a smaller HVAC system to maintain comfort with smaller utility bills.
Smaller houses generally mean smaller mortgages.
Small houses are cozier. They bring families together for activities, rather than the family members disappearing into separate distant spaces.
There is less to clean and to maintain. People today want to spend more time enjoying the house (and their gardens), rather than taking the time to maintain it.
There is a good amount of interest these days in living "smaller." Popular television shows demonstrate the enthusiasm for tiny houses and a simpler lifestyle. These smaller houses are very popular with empty nesters, a growing segment of the popular looking to downsize. Young people newly out of school and starting their professions want houses of their own but are often on a limited budget. Even established families are recognizing that they don't need so much space, but they do want space that is versatile and can be used for all their regular needs. Some families choose to build a small vacation house, which they can use for weekends and vacations. These small houses create an intimate environment when the family is away. Sometimes these houses later become retirement homes.