Be welcomed to the second entry where you can know a bit more about the **Tiny House Movement**, previously I explained briefly **_What_** a tiny house is and **_Why_** we should go tiny. On this post, you'll know more about **_Who_** can live in them, some cool **_Eco Technologies_** and some useful **_design tips_** you should know if you decide to live **tiny** one day. >You should though

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### So, who can live inside a **_Tiny House_**?

![lines.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRTNWwWsWWrJDtdnUUfgm5UwmwTN6fNgyKQd79sXk55TR/lines.png) # TINY HOUSE PEOPLE

The tiny house movement is **adaptable** for all types of people and families because it is a flexible concept at a spatial and functional level, each space is designed to take full advantage and usually everything is multifunctional within these houses. However this alternative proposes minimalism as a way of life, so the challenge is to learn that **_less is more_**, being this way a tiny house is more popular among middle – aged and retired people, as they can lead a calmer daily routine.

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For that kind of lyfe style, more **women** own tiny houses than men. ![Tiny9.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmeugat1xQfmTXgNmz3swryojifmDRnRusZooMZCyn7Nog/Tiny9.png) >Girlpower

![lightline.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWmRXv8zitmnSuRUGkH4gMCud4ipfxe3LsJwNNxVevcbR/lightline.png) # ECO TECHNOLOGY

One of the characteristics that makes tiny houses attractive today is that they work with *_ecology and high-technology_* as **green roof** which filters carbon dioxide and pollutants from the air, plants can absorb **85% of air particles** from the environment depositing the heavy metals in the substrate. A square meter of grass **generates** the oxygen required by a person throughout the year. ![Tiny6.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXyTjaWzYqEP74h8yNQuAgzcmkUwe4BWxV6h5KiiHfP4a/Tiny6.gif) A **_Green roof_** also regulates the natural temperature, it makes the structure below **cooler in Summer** and **warmer in Winter**, plants also absorb high and low frequency sounds. It also reduces the amount of stormwater which run off roofs, filling up a city *_sewage systems_*, the attractive **Green roof** adds on to an aesthetically pleasing modern home. ![Tiny5.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRQXVFf8WVAJjiLXHcckPaebQj6ZNGZte59c7MRxRZr2M/Tiny5.gif) ![lightline.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWmRXv8zitmnSuRUGkH4gMCud4ipfxe3LsJwNNxVevcbR/lightline.png) **Solar energy** has the least negative impact on the environment compared to any other energy source, it does not produce **greenhouse gases** and does not pollute the water. It also requires very little water for its maintenance, unlike nuclear power plants for example, needing **20 times more water**. *_Solar energy_* production does not create any noise, which is major benefits since a lot of solar installations are in urban areas. ![Tiny7.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRst2tNNAJVq7Eq2CfMUHgFvg58h3wvYF71bcKh5MbMDj/Tiny7.gif) With that been said, **Tiny Houses** can apply for solar panels to generate their own electricity using less from the utility supplier which mean it will immediately translate to *_savings_* on the energy bill. ![lightline.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWmRXv8zitmnSuRUGkH4gMCud4ipfxe3LsJwNNxVevcbR/lightline.png)

# DESIGN PARAMETERS

There are certains design parameters recommendable to consider when designing **_Tiny Houses_**, those are meant to take full advantage of the whole space, these are: * Carefully place windows to provide daylight and views, open up to the outdoors. * High windows can allow additional light into the space and they’re preferable skylights to passive solar purpose. ![Tiny11.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYGfdaUeWADDFPHUcUi16aMqmAaLsPfhCrDB6jJgoTz2k/Tiny11.jpg) * Avoid unnecessary partitions, for example, instead of creating separete living and sleeping rooms, consider ways that on large space could function as a **living area by day** and a **sleeping area by night**. ![Tiny12.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZbtDTzgHQyxn6qFKvUKcNL3CShxyanNUVtioDUiZLyRV/Tiny12.jpg) ### Use: * Multi-functional furniture. * Light colors to create a spacious feeling. * The space under the stairs. * Loft beds. ![Tiny13.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmckiQaJMuC9DT8tatkAbTY9xbZgvQmKJVXmQz3fgagx67/Tiny13.jpg) * Make your space feel larger by leveraging lots of natural light through **large windows** and **skylights**. >This will directly impact the energy consumption reducing the reliance on electric lighting. ![Tiny14.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRVz28UM4SzQgPRzJcLfwegorBRAB1pRumWzxTimJQTEL/Tiny14.jpg) * Keep the spaces uncluttered above waist height. * Anything above waist height that projects into the living space will make the space feel that much smaller. ![Tiny15.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmbSaPhRGcpGgffS6qJwajGqiQRW36DVHk9QJAMxFofSTP/Tiny15.jpg) * Consider the environmental conditions. * Use recycled materials. * Use alternative energy such as solar and wind. ![Tiny16.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmfJzarMEpdeA1dj7C45QETxDBCMt766VBrUxEne7RQ1Ly/Tiny16.jpg)

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**_Thanks for making this far!_** Like I mentioned previously I tried to synthesize all the information so you can have a basic idea of what a **Tiny House** is, why it's important, the basic design parameters. If you find this useful, I will appreciate if you **resteem** this entrie or **upvote**, also I'm curious to read your thoughts so drop them on the comments section below!

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