Building of the week: Minor Homes

Tiny houses are entirely normal in many parts of the world. In developing countries, they’re very much a lifestyle choice, and in recent years a bit of a movement has emerged around the idea. Living in a tiny house is about simplicity. There’s no room for lots of stuff, and you have to be deliberate about what you own. It’s also cheap. Small homes cost less to build or to buy, and they cost less to run. Energy bills are low when there is less space to heat and fewer appliances to run. So there a...