Many people, especially Americans and Europeans, like small, cozy and secluded houses, which are literally 10 square meters. Does this seem incredibly small? Not at all! If small houses built by a specialist and a person who knows a lot about this matter, then everything you need will fit inside. So, what is it - the smallest house in the world?
Tiny smart home in Washington DC
Area: 3 m² Location: Beijing. A team of Chinese architects have designed and built a polypropylene mobile home so small it can be folded into an accordion and loaded onto the back of a tricycle. An expandable enclosure can be connected to similar ones and thus gain more space. The house has a sink, stove, bathtub and water tank. All furniture is convertible.
They are more detached from home ownership, and they demonstrate a greater need for mobility and prefer to rent over buy. That's the profile that the three real estate brokerage networks are tapping into of this audience, which already makes up 20% to 30% of their clients. It is believed that the generations of people with the highest levels of education and training ever, millennia, were born and raised in the digital age and in a globalized world. They are creative, entrepreneurial and global citizens who can easily work anywhere in the world, so you have the opportunity to meet your expectations.
“Van on wheels”
This is the nickname given to one cozy tiny mansion built by American Dee Williams. This is the smallest house in the world, its area is only 8 square meters. And the woman lives there not alone, but with a child! And very comfortable. The house, by the way, is secluded in the backyard of the woman’s friends. Everything you need is inside. A small bathroom, a kitchenette with a single-burner stove, a washbasin and a very spacious hallway/living room. And upstairs, under the roof, is the bed of Dee and her son.
Tiny but prohibitively expensive
They are also more rational when making decisions. A brand that is conducting research in the first half of this year about the preferences of this part of the population. He concluded that 65% of these young people prefer renting and only 34.4% prefer purchasing real estate. About 78% of millennials prefer to rent up to 600 euros and only 19.5% rent from 600 to €.
These trends are also being seen by other real estate chains operating in the country. They believe that the first option is preliminary, but it could take years. Already a lot is translated as “good and cheap houses, ready to move in, which does not mean more minor work.”
How did the idea to build the world's smallest house come about? In fact, this unpleasant incident provoked it. Dee had a heart attack 10 years ago. And she thought - what plans, what loans can we talk about? The girl says that she thought that since death could overtake her at any moment, there was no need to waste precious time on hoarding. As a result, the woman built this house in the shortest possible time, installed solar panels for heating and electricity, and lived happily with her son, having her own roof over her head. And now, by the way, everything is fine with her.
There are several situations that, according to João Pedro Pereira, lead these young people to equate the housing solution. “They are looking for a home at the end of their course, when they get their first job, they want to leave their parents' home or have serious love relationship", he says. In Lisbon and Porto they are looking for more apartments, and in the rest of the country the choice also extends to residential spaces.
Leasing frees them up from a 35-year contract with a bank like their parents. This is true in theory, but in practice and in major urban centers such as Lisbon and Porto, the rental market is tight and expensive and will be pushed towards buying. For those in their late 20s, most, if any, rent. If you don't see an alternative, you'll have to buy. Older people, with a more stable professional and social situation and family, are more interested in purchasing, emphasizes Miguel Menezes.
European “representatives”
The world's smallest house in America was described above. But there are still many of them. Take, for example, a tiny house in Warsaw, which adjoined the Church of the Holy Spirit. It was built back in the 18th century. People lived there then, but now it's a newsstand.
Two or three friends are added, rented and share the house, which of course applies to singles. In your opinion, there is a need to raise awareness among real estate developers to provide new housing concepts that are more in line with the needs of the market. We are very focused on the traditional family, mid-term and luxury market in cities and there is an increasing need for this mid-term, mid-low segment, lower-cost solution for these young people,” he emphasizes. The services most valuable in a property search are accessibility and public transport, which have more than 70% preferences, proximity to supermarkets and shopping centers with 35.9%, leisure and sports infrastructure - 32% of responses, and proximity to schools has a privilege of approximately 30%.
In Great Britain there is a small mansion, bright red, and two-story. Upstairs there is a kitchen with a living room, and downstairs there is a shower with a bedroom. Only one person will feel good in such a home.
There is a house in Salzburg whose facade is only one and a half meters. The backstory of its origin is quite romantic. They say that once a young lady responded to her lover’s marriage proposal that she would marry him when he had his own home. The guy was very poor, but smart. So he squeezed his mansion into the wall between two houses that already existed at that time.
They love to be in the entertainment center and buying a car is not necessary, they get on a plane and go to another city, they get married and have children later, they buy a house later, which creates a need in the market, this was not the case in the past expressive, like today,” emphasizes Ricardo Souza.
Tiny house in Canada
To this idea, João Pedro Pereira adds that they need places that are central to their lives, that is, they do not want to live far from their friends, where they work or socialize. They are also more concerned with balancing their professional and personal lives.
Tiny but prohibitively expensive
Not so long ago in London there was a popular advertisement: “The smallest house in the world is for sale!” But then his fame faded. Because they bought this mansion. Only 17.5 square meters, but the cost... 275 thousand pounds! This is about 27 million rubles at today's exchange rate! A fabulous sum, and obviously no one among the Russians would buy it. And it’s logical, because for that price you can buy a luxurious 3-room apartment in the center of any city in Russia.
Because they are very fond of street life, they like Miguel Menezes' analysis of "historic neighborhoods", the problem is that the assessment was so exponential that it drove out this generation again and ended up renting out what they find, he concludes.
Although very small, houses can be well organized and some are even lavish
Great builders are already making apartments that challenge us to think how a family of 5 can live there comfortably. But believe me, you can live - and live well - in much smaller spaces! There is a project called Tiny Houses, which argues that it is possible to live smaller by optimizing the spaces offered by the environment. How about checking out the 5 smallest houses in the world and breaking them down to inspire you to decorate your little corner?
At its widest point, this house is only five meters. Yes, even microscopic patio There is. Opposite the front door there is a mini-kitchen, and to go upstairs to the sleeping place, you need to go... along the “hanging” steps, to which you still need to get through the kitchen table. However, this can be seen in the photo provided above. It is not very hygienic and comfortable that a miniature toilet is also a shower. However, the house has already been purchased. It is unknown who the owner is, but people thought that he would rent it out. The accommodation is really very nice and is an excellent place to stay a couple of nights.
The last renovations were made by the last residents of the house. Feel like you're there? Jose Tiar, better known as Joe, was a soldier in Israel and studied film. Tired of the noise of the city and the constant pressure on water and electricity, after for long years hard work, he decided to fulfill his dream: living on wheels. He bought a truck, installed solar panels to generate electricity and treated an 800-gallon water tank mounted under the truck.
He also has his 11-year-old daughter, who has a place for herself on top of the truck just behind the kitchen. Joe's dream is to make this type of housing more affordable so other families can live with their freedom. How about living in the middle of the forest, in simple house, decorated with Victorian air? Sandra Foster decided to do it in the center of New York, one of the busiest cities in the world. At first glance, it looks like a dollhouse, the dimensions are the details and the small size of the house. It sounds like a lie, but it is the dream of many girls scattered around the world.
Original houses
The people who design such “little ones” have something interesting. When you look at the work of their architectural art, this immediately becomes clear. All the miniature mansions look very interesting. But there are also truly special specimens. Take, for example, the smallest residential building in the world, which is entirely made of environmentally friendly materials. Wood, double-glazed windows of the highest quality, LEDs instead of lamps... very interesting and practical.
A good way to reuse the numerous containers that were wasted by the ports every day is to create beautiful houses for accommodation. You change a wall here, put a window there, and everything looks beautiful! Lighting and thermal comfort are the two main concerns of those choosing this type of housing. That's why large glass windows and ecotelhados make a difference when it comes to moving around. When a resident wants to have those intimate moments, simply draw the curtains and enjoy the home.
House for a young family by Johnsen Schmaling Architects
The best thing is that you can install multiple containers, creating a much larger and still cheaper environment. One a good thing from small houses has a common similarity: simplicity of furniture and amenities. But Japanese architect Kota Mizuishi took small home architecture and design to another level. Built on a triangular site, the house was adapted as "the smallest, most spacious house in the world." Those who look from the outside consider the construction to be at least unusual, but inside it is pure luxury.
The American house on wheels with a kitchen, shower and sleeping area, the area of which is only 6 sq.m., has also become popular. Just like the Brazilian house, which is one meter wide and 10 meters high. At first they wanted to cancel its construction, but then they changed their minds. There is also a house in Tokyo made in high-tech style. It was erected on a tiny piece of triangular-shaped land, but it turned out to be very practical.
With the growth of cities, we live in a time when there is less real estate, especially in major centers - a tightening syndrome. To prove that small houses can be good too, we've made a compilation of houses that are so cool that many people will find a roomy home for one of them.
Trailer with recycled materials
At 125 square meters this small but lovely home is owned by Ann Holley and Darren Macca. The house was built in a trailer and made mostly from recycled materials. With 65 square meters this small house was built with the intention of being comfortable and a cozy home for one person.
There are many more such examples. But even after hearing about all of the above, we can conclude that the smallest houses in the world can be cozy and comfortable.
We will talk about the smallest, most comfortable and economical houses in the world.
Smallest house in the USA
The need to give a new end to containers that are no longer used for their original function has given rise to interesting and intelligent creations, and this is yet another one. In Massachusetts, Derek Didriksen created this small but eccentric house using old appliances as supporting material, such as a washing machine door that ended up serving as the door to the house.
One detail that adds more charm to this small but wonderful dwelling is that the windows are disguised with chests, giving the impression that they are an entire house. As part of the People's Future exhibition, the Chinese architectural studio People's Bureau of Architecture” created it in response to the real estate problem affecting China and other countries around the world. The walls are made from recycled plastic, which provides lighting for the caravan.
1 place takes "Official" record holder, house which is located in Canada, Toronto. Its area is 28 m2. This house is included in the Guinness Book of Records as the most... little house in the world. Despite its tiny dimensions (width - 2 meters, length - 14 meters, ceiling height - 2.36 meters), the house is quite comfortable and very cozy. It has everything you need for normal living: a compact kitchen with a folding table, an armchair and washing machine; bedroom with folding bed; "living room" with sofa and TV and normal size bathroom. There's even a cellar, a well-kept tiny garden and a charming patio at the back of the house. The house was built in 1912 and immediately became a local landmark.
This charming Victorian cottage is owned by Sandra Foster and is located in New York City. The furniture and all interior decorations also follow a romantic vintage style, resulting in what appears to be a real doll's house. With 36 square meters, this house is located in Japan and has a 1-car garage on the first floor, a living room and kitchen on the second and two narrow rooms on the third floor. Windows at the front and back of the house allowed the lights to be turned on without making it feel claustrophobic.
Liu Lubin Studio created this modular house made of plastic and fiberglass. It was created to a target size to fit into a container and be transportable if the owner wants to move. Situated in a narrow space between two buildings in Warsaw, Poland, the Keret House is considered the narrowest in the world. Measuring just 91 centimeters wide at its narrowest point and 1.2 centimeters wide at its widest point, the house is large enough for a person to move around.
2nd place takes "Fisherman's House" which is located in the UK, Conwy . The smallest house in the UK is considered to be a “fisherman's cottage”, which is located in Conwy, a small coastal town in north Wales. It was built back in the 14th century, its dimensions are: 3.05 x 1.8 m. On the ground floor, near the wall of this house, there was a bunker with coal, a place for cooking over an open fire, and under the stairs there was a tank with water. On the second floor there was living room with a bed, bedside table, stove and washbasin. People lived in it until the beginning of the 20th century, and since 1900 it became a museum. They say that in the 19th century it was even home to a family... of 8 people!
The unique space is the idea of Israeli writer and director Etgar Keret. The space between the two buildings was opened almost six years ago by Polish architect Jakub Szczeński. He realized that there was enough space to accommodate a house, so he decided to go ahead and build one. Project presentation for small space was difficult, but the real problems were related to issues of ownership, building rules and financing. Fortunately, he managed to raise €,000 for the project and began construction in collaboration with the Polish Art Foundation.
3rd place occupies a house For resourceful romantics(Austria, Salzburg). This little house at number 109 on Altmarket Square, the facade of which is only one and a half meters, was also built back in the Middle Ages - in the 15th century, and a romantic story is associated with its construction. Once upon a time, a girl agreed to her boyfriend to marry him only when he had his own home. The young man was very poor, but smart - he squeezed his house into the wall between two existing houses.
4th place takes "Fake" record holder(Holland, Amsterdam). Residents of Amsterdam never tire of repeating that the smallest house in their city is number 7. However, this is not entirely true. The fact is that at the time the building was erected, the housing tax directly depended on the width of the facade. And the enterprising owner built full house, But with a façade of 1.1 m, which is actually just the entrance (house no. 7).
5th place takes "Kiosk House"(Poland, Warsaw).You might not even notice this house, thinking that it is just a kiosk. It is attached to the Church of the Holy Spirit in the New Town and has always had its own address. The house was built in 1843 as a trading facility for the sale of Constantinople tobacco. Later, overseas cigars imported from Cuba and Mexico were also sold here. Noble clients were even honored with a glass of wine. During the Polish Uprising, there was a turnout of underground fighters in the house. Later, magazines and postcards from Paris depicting women in negligee were added to the product range. This caused a big scandal in Catholic Warsaw. Nowadays it still sells newspapers .
6th place takes Modern minimalism(Japan). The Japanese have always been famous for their ability to rationally use useful space. Due to the lack of land, they are forced to somehow get out and build houses on tiny plots. This house was built on a plot of 15 m2, but the designer managed to increase the space and build housing in 44 m2. Inside there is a kitchen, bathroom, living room, bedroom and even a small balcony.
7th place takes House of forest fairies(Finland). Cozy mini-cottage area 21 m2 located in a forested area, not far from a small lake. It seems that in this small house magical forest fairies live. But nevertheless, the cottage has everything you need: a kitchen-living room, a bathroom with toilet, a bedroom and, as you can see, a small veranda. Compact and cozy.
8th place Every cricket knows its own corner"(Japan Tokyo). On a small plot of land, enterprising Japanese built a comfortable home area 29 m2. The house is two-story, intended for a family of three ( married couple with his daughter) and has a living room, two bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen, a children's room and even a garage for a car.
9th place occupies a house called " Super-slim"(Brazil, Madre De Dius). This one is tall, but very narrow house was built in the town of Madre De Dius, Bahia. Its width facade, facing the street, total 1 meter 10 centimeters, and the widest place in the house is about two meters. The height of the entire house is 10 meters. The house has three floors, which compactly accommodate two living rooms, three bedrooms, a kitchen and a veranda.
10th place takes Residential art object in Poland (Warsaw). In 2012, an unusual narrow house was built in the center of Warsaw. Facade new building, squeezed between two apartment buildings, is only 152 centimeters, and the internal width of the dwelling varies from 122 to 72 centimeters. Despite its small size, the house has everything you need for a comfortable life - bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchen. The building is registered as an art object, and not a residential premises, since its parameters do not comply with Polish building regulations.
