The tiny house movement is gaining traction. You may have heard about the reality TV show, Tiny House Nation, but how much do you really know about tiny houses?
The typical tiny house is between 100 and 400 square feet. Some owners say they have built tiny houses to save money, not have a mortgage, and be more environmentally conscious. However, there are challenges: access to land, zoning laws, and social pressures.
We hear from a couple taking their tiny house on a cross-country tour, and we answer your questions about tiny house living. Our guests:
- Rick Herman, executive vice president of the Rochester Homebuilders’ Association
- Mary Chao, marketplace reporter for the Democrat and Chronicle
- Mackenzie Rockcastle, tiny house owner and landscape architect