I live in a house smaller than some people’s closets. My decision to inhabit just 90 square feet arose from some concerns I had about the impact a larger house would have on the environment and because I just do not want to maintain a lot of unused or unusable space. My house meets all of my domestic needs without demanding much in return. The simple, slower lifestyle it affords is a luxury for which I am continually grateful.
If smaller, well-designed houses aren’t the wave of the future, they certainly are a significant ripple on that wave. On these pages, I explain why. I also share my personal experiences with living in diminutive homes, meeting codes, and designing small spaces that work.
This book is a revised edition of the one I published several years ago under the same title. To this edition, I’ve added a section on how to build your own tiny house and a portfolio of my own designs. I hope you enjoy it.
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Sincerely,
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Jay, at home. |
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" There is only one success — to be able to spend your own life in your own way. ” — Christopher Morley
PART ONE:
CONFESSIONS OF A CLAUSTROPHILE
