A movement that previously seemed stuck on the coasts is making its way to the Midwest as more people begin recognize the benefits of going tiny. From a Cleveland EcoVillage to a Toledo downsizing, tiny homes are slowly becoming the latest design trend.
This week the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Buildings Alliance announced the 2015 Green Lease Leaders. Meet the 2015 winners, who range from corporate giants to small-scale realty.
Launching at NeoCon next week, 3form’s new Woods line give spaces the look and feel and true wood patterns, but with an added edge, and at a far more minimal cost to the environment.
Using containers in place of storefronts allows for quick construction and cheaper rents for store owners, making them perfect for pop-up boutiques and outdoor malls.
The modern feel of shipping containers is attracting millennial renters in cities like Phoenix. Container size and space flexibility makes them perfect candidates for small, efficient, living spaces in city centers, helping to decrease downtown housing shortages.