It’s no secret that Americans like big things, especially when it comes to their homes. In 1950, the average size American home was 983 square feet. Today, the average has more than doubled to a whopping 2,349 square feet. This begs the question: how much home do you really need?

The micro-home is a concept growing in popularity. Not only are they more energy efficient than average homes, they also enable residents to live off the grid more easily. Often connected to trailers and delivered pre-fabricated, these homes make up for what they lack in size with convenience and price.

The XS-House from Tumbleweed



The XS-House from Tumbleweed measures only 65 square feet and is built entirely on a 7′ x 10′ utility trailer. Company founder Jay Shafer lived in one for an entire year, proving it’s practical down to the last inch. It includes a bathroom, kitchen, main room, and loft.

The BOXHOME by Rintala Eggertsson Architects


As a conceptual project by Rintala Eggertsson Architects, the BOXHOME is a mini minimalist creation that covers the basics, but not much more. Built to be ultra-energy efficient, the BOXHOME is a 19-square-meter home with four rooms covering the basics of most homes: dining room, living room, bathroom and bedroom.

Weebee house by Tumbleweed



Measuring in at a massive 102 square feet, the cozy Weebee house by Tumbleweed will easily qualify as the smallest house on your block. Amenities include a desk, fireplace, bathroom, kitchen, and loft upstairs.