Just the Fundamentals

Home size does matter to some, but to others it is a priority way down on the totem pole. Jay Schafer, founder of Tumbleweed Tiny House Company specializes in miniature house building for those who want to scale down their way of life. The “small house” movement is one that has been collectively gaining steam since the mid 90’s when Schafer originally built his tiny residence, in California. It’s clear that these small homes are not meant for a large family, but one even two people can fit inside many of these homes with relative ease. It is an ingenious way to really cut back on the resources that we, as human beings, consume on a daily basis. It’s simple, less building materials equates to less floor space which means less room to heat, cool, or brighten with electricity. In a time when resources are becoming thinner and thinner, a smaller home means a smaller environmental footprint is left behind.