Tiny houses: how to build them and how much they cost

In tiny house (in Italian mini house) of Andrew and Gabriella, which can be easily moved from one place to another, lacks nothing. There's a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom, a fireplace, and all in just 67 square meters. Divided over two floors. A fully equipped kitchen with all the necessities and appliances, a functional and well-functioning bathroom, a bedroom, and even a fireplace. All in 67 square meters that cost less than 25 euros.

The phenomenon of tiny houses is rapidly expanding throughout the world, also because it allows for an easy, fast and convenient response to the housing crisis and the high cost of housing.

The most advanced countries in the diffusion of tiny house They are found both in the West and in the East. In America there is even a movement entitled "mini-houses", sustainable and with zero impact, which is told in the very popular television series Tiny House Nation. In the Netherlands and Germany, there are entire settlements in suburban areas with affordable mini-houses, designed to provide housing solutions especially for young couples. Similar projects have also been implemented in France, Ireland and Finland.

In Japan, where the real estate market presents prohibitive prices for both purchases and sales, the tiny house around 20 square meters, with costs less than 40 thousand euros. Some local administrations, such as the city of Kofu, capital of the prefecture of Yamanashi, prepare urban planning for residential buildings entirely dedicated to tiny house, with the related tenders for their construction.

What it's like to live in a tiny house

In Italy there are approximately 10 thousand tinyhouse, with a decidedly growing trend. The regions where they are most widespread are Lombardy, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont and Tuscany. In some regions, such as Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Liguria and Sardinia, the tiny house They are used for stays by people who want to immerse themselves in nature.

Simone Vecchiato is a Tiny house builder in Italy, duly authorized. His company SV MINI HOUSE is located in Arcade, in the province of Treviso. The two basic models offered are both in Wood and can be either fixed or fixed. They have a surface area of ​​approximately 28 square meters. Their length ranges from 5 to 8 meters, excluding the rudder; a maximum height of 3,90 square meters; and a width no greater than 2,50 meters. Their total weight is approximately 35 quintals.

The first savings in purchasing a tiny house This concerns administrative costs. If they remain on wheels, they can be parked on any public or private property, as they are considered trailers, but they cannot be permanently connected to utilities. In some regions, owners of tiny houses are also allowed to request a certificate of residence. The only document required is the DIA (Declaration of Commencement of Business), for which the municipality has 30 days to respond, otherwise the silent consent rule applies.