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# Mini House Homeshare Promotions
The Kinetohaus Airbnb Rental Provides a Taste of Tiny House Living

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-28 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-living
References: [soa.utexas.edu](http://soa.utexas.edu/work/kinetohaus) & [airbnb.br](https://www.airbnb.com.br/rooms/15069712)

Those out there that are curious about tiny house living might want to get themselves a booking with the Kinetohaus through [Airbnb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeny-tiny-haus). The Kinetohaus, which translates to "moving house," features a 240-square-foot living space that is located on top of a [flatbed trailer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kootenay). 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.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.1/10
- Popularity: 74% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### 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.

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