Small Living: Teenage Wisdom

I'm well on board with the small house movement and think that it has plenty of merit. Does that mean I want to instantly move in to a sub-200 square foot space? No.

However, good design and architecture can allow a smaller home to function just like a larger one. 

There is a young man, Austin Hay, who has started his home development when most of us were more concerned with cars and the mall. He's 16 and building his own place. 

Check it out:

Now, I think Austin is on the right track. He's obviously been seeking some advice from some folks who are familiar with construction and he's learning a ton about the building process as he goes.

I'm all about picking up some hardwood floors for $25! Austin is hoping to finish up his project under the $12k he has budgeted.

So what do you think? Could you exist in a micro-home?

photos via tinyhouse.org