microhome

Definitions

A very small domestic dwelling, constructed at that size in order to conserve environmental resources.

Examples

“Containertopia and Mr. Kloehn’s mobile shelters draw⟳ from the tiny house movement, a shift to a more ascetic way of living that has inspired entire microhome villages in places like⟳ Olympia, Wash⟳., and Madison, Wis., as well as isolated examples in countless backyards.”

“Get⟳ ready for a new wave⟳ of “micro-homes” – tiny flats, often in converted office buildings, that are roughly the size of a typical bedroom yet supposedly big enough for two people to live⟳ in.”

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