i live in a tiny house to save money.
[{"role": "system", "content": "The tiny house movement (also known as the \"small house movement\") is a description for the architectural and social movement that advocates living simply in small homes. There is currently no set definition as to what constitutes as a tiny house; however, a residential structure under is generally accepted to be a tiny home. In the United States, the average size of new single family homes grew from in 1978 to in 2007, and to in 2013, despite a decrease in the size of the average family. Reasons for this include increased material wealth and prestige. The small house movement is a return to houses of less than . Frequently, the distinction is made between \"small\" (between and ), and \"tiny\" houses (less than ), with some as small as . Sarah Susanka has been credited with starting the recent countermovement toward smaller houses when she published \"The Not So Big House\" (1997). Earlier pioneers include Lloyd Kahn, author of \"Shelter\" (1973) and Lester Walker, author of \"Tiny Houses\" (1987). Henry David Thoreau and the publication of his book \"Walden\" is also quoted as early inspiration. A Wisconsin producer, Escape Homes was founded in 1993. Tiny houses on wheels were also popularized by Jay Shafer who designed and lived in a 96 sq ft house and later went on to offer the first plans for tiny houses on wheels, initially founding Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, and then Four Lights Tiny House Company (September 6, 2012).\n"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Everyone is surprised to find out that I live in a tiny house by preference. "}, {"role": "user", "content": "I have seen shows advertised about tiny homes, but I really do not know much about them"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "They are a return to a frugal way of living. The small house movement is what its called. Basically members of the movement are saying we don't need a big house, we don't need a big space or items to live our lives. Most also pair this with a love of travel and desire to be more in nature. "}, {"role": "user", "content": "I guess it would be pretty thrifty in regards to energy usage.  I can imagine a pretty small utility bill"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "That's one perk! Also it's the fact that the average size of new single families home grew during 1978-2013 even though average family size decreased.  "}, {"role": "user", "content": "I do wonder how someone can live comfortably in those things.  They seem like it would be a bit cramped, even with just one or two people"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "That's true. I think a lot of people use them as basically just sleeping areas. Some tiny houses are on wheels. The people that live in these houses can travel with them, sleep in them and have what belongings they have while making it less attractive to stay inside all day!"}, {"role": "user", "content": "So they are more like a fancy camper trailer?  I guess there are worse ways to travel then."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Sort of. It's all about preference after all. Many people find tiny places more cozy!"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I can see how it would fit a minimalist lifestyle.  No chance for much hoarding in a place like that!"}]