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Miniature Mortgage-Free Homes

The Macy Miller Tiny House Was Designed to be Efficient

— December 17, 2013 — Art & Design
The Macy Miller Tiny House was designed after the Idaho-based architect had a dream to design and small and efficient home. Miller longed for her own home but she didn't want the daunting task of paying mortgages. The DIY movement also inspired Miller, and it saved her high costs and gained her experience with construction

The 196 square foot Macy Miller Tiny House took two years to make and the final result is beautiful, rustic and cozy. Built on top of a flatbed trailer, the home was made of sustainable and recycled materials. Its clever design includes large windows that offer natural light during the day – adding to the efficiency of the home. It sits near the road for easy access to stores and sops but it remains private as beautiful lush trees surround it.

This tiny DIY home was built upon a tight budget and this quaint dwelling was truly a successful, eco-friendly and space-saving home.
Trend Themes
1. Tiny Homes - The trend of building tiny homes is disrupting traditional real estate and creates opportunity for sustainable, budget-friendly and efficient living spaces.
2. DIY Movement - The DIY trend is disrupting traditional manufacturing and construction industries by providing opportunities for individuals to design and build their own sustainable and personalized homes.
3. Sustainability - The sustainability trend promotes the use of recycled and natural materials in construction and offers opportunity for sustainable building materials and practices.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - The tiny home trend is disrupting traditional real estate by appealing to younger generations who seek sustainable, budget-friendly and efficient living spaces.
2. Manufacturing - The DIY trend is disrupting traditional manufacturing industries by providing opportunities for individuals to design, create and build their own personalized, sustainable homes.
3. Construction - The sustainability trend is disrupting traditional construction industries by promoting the use of recycled and natural materials in building, which offers opportunity for sustainable building materials and practices.
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