Essay Writing Sample 37- What might be the advantages of living in a tiny house?

Essay Sample 37 

All around the world, there is a developing trend of living in “tiny homes” which are at 30 m2 on average. What might be the advantages AND/OR  disadvantages of living in a tiny home?

Possible Advantages

  • Smaller carbon footprint
  • Flexibility and Mobility
  • Low Utility Costs
  • More Energy Efficient

Possible Disadvantages

  • Limited Living Space 
  • Limited Storage
  • Difficult to Entertain 

 

Almost everyone wishes to live in a house that is more comfortable. In this respect, small homes have gained importance in big cities. Compared to large houses, homes with small spaces have advantages in many aspects.

The first benefit is that living in small spaces can reduce the carbon footprint which people produce. That means, less natural resource is used in small houses. To give an example, in winter it is much easier to heat rooms in tiny houses compared to larger ones. People can warm their houses by using little energy thanks to the size of tiny homes. Furthermore, living in tiny houses enable people to consume less electricity and water. Therefore, electric, water and heating bills are much lower. As a consequence, we can consume fewer resources, use less energy and eventually cause no damage to the environment.

Another advantage is that tiny homes enable people to accommodate everywhere. What I mean is that people can take their home with them wherever they go and whenever they want.  For instance, especially in Australia and the USA, many people are living in caravans. When these people travel and have a holiday, they don’t feel the problem of accommodation. Because tiny homes accompany them during their holiday.

In conclusion, tiny homes are favourable in terms of both nature and mobility. Tiny homes are a friend of nature. Tiny homes are considered environment-friendly houses. By living in tiny houses, we can protect the environment.

Approximately 250 Words / Written by Arda Ö. (Çukurova University)