Environmental extras
Pleasingly, these dinky dwellings have a multitude of positive environmental impacts. The most significant is the reduction of emissions generated. Buildings are responsible for around 40% of energy-omitted greenhouse gases. With a smaller space to heat or cool – so the use of energy is reduced. In turn, with fewer rooms to light, electronics to run and not so many windows or doors impacting insulation, there can be a significant reduction in the carbon generated by the property. Additionally, many tiny homes utilise renewable energy sources such as solar, wind energy, thermal, biomass and eco heat pumps. These greener living options can not only reduce your carbon footprint, but also provide a more self-sufficient lifestyle which comes with financial benefits.
The construction of these tiny homes in itself is a far more economical process. For starters, there are fewer materials needed in the build. To encourage a circular economy, these materials can be recycled or repurposed and tailored to the needs of the home. Alongside this, there is also less labour involved in the process, a decrease in the need for larger machinery or invasive groundwork and therefore fewer vehicles travelling to and from the build.