Among the new forms of housing that have emerged in recent years, we find the tiny house. The tiny house, which is a small ecological house on wheels, has many advantages. Learn more about the tiny house concept.
What is a tiny house?
A tiny house is a small house on wheels, built in wood and totally ecological.
The English expression tiny house means tiny house.
The concept of the tiny house was born in the United States in the 2000s.
It is only in 2013 that the first French tiny house was born, in a context where the average size of houses in France is constantly increasing, leading to rising construction costs.
The tiny house is an innovative, sustainable, economical, mobile and ethical housing concept. It is in fact a kind of trailer.
A tiny house can be used as a primary residence, but it can also be used as a secondary residence, or as a home to host a family member or friends on an ad hoc basis.
There are several models of tiny houses, of different sizes, on one level or with a mezzanine. On average, a tiny house on wheels has a surface area of between 10 and 40 square meters.
Note that not all tiny houses are equipped with wheels, which means that they are not all mobile. They can be mobile, transportable or fixed. Not to be confused with the mobile home.
Advantages and characteristics of the tiny house
A tiny house is towed by a van and does not require a special driving license. The maximum speed of this tiny house on wheels is about 110 km/h.
Choosing to live in a tiny house has many advantages, such as
proximity to nature ;
respect of the environment;
reduction of your ecological footprint;
durability of the habitat;
affordable budget;
no need to obtain a building permit;
freedom to live where you want.
To afford your own tiny house on wheels, you need to budget between 23,000 and 30,000 euros, depending on the model you choose.
However, investing in a tiny house requires you to make some concessions and adapt your style and lifestyle, especially because of the limited space available in this type of habitat.
It is also essential to find out about the legislation in force, in particular for transporting your tiny house, as well as about the authorizations required for your installation, so as not to have any unpleasant surprises.