Those out there that are curious about tiny house living might want to get themselves a booking with the Kinetohaus through Airbnb. The Kinetohaus, which translates to "moving house," features a 240-square-foot living space that is located on top of a flatbed trailer. All the amenities of modern living are incorporated into the tiny home such as a living space, bedroom, reading nook, a full kitchen and even a washer/dryer unit.
The Kinetohaus has been placed on Airbnb for consumers to rent by Davis Richardson and is presently located in Austin, Texas. The tiny house cost $25,000 to build, took nine-weeks to complete and required no professional labor to construct. Those interested in partaking in a taste of tiny house living can book the home for around $101 per night.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Tiny House Living
- The trend towards tiny house living for short-term rentals presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in compact, modular home designs and eco-friendly, sustainable living options.
- Homesharing
- The continued popularity of homesharing platforms like Airbnb provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in property management and real estate technology.
- DIY Construction
- The rise of DIY tiny house construction presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in prefabricated, modular home kits and online resources for home builders.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Real Estate
- The real estate industry can capitalize on homesharing platforms by investing in short-term rental properties or developing technology to streamline property management for hosts and guests.
- Home Construction
- Manufacturers of prefabricated, modular homes can cater to the DIY demographic of tiny house enthusiasts by offering customizable, affordable home kits that can be easily assembled.
- Sustainability
- The trend towards tiny house living and eco-consciousness presents an opportunity for innovation in sustainable technologies such as solar power, composting toilets, and rainwater harvesting systems.
