Definitions by Mrs Ingleton

Boxes Style 

An architectural style based on an asymmetrical arrangement of rectangular prisms. Sloped planes form the roofs following the concept of boxes with open lids.

The tiny home designs developed by ecoqubz.com are modeled with boxes style architecture.

Boxes Style by Mrs Ingleton May 21, 2020

micro-sized 

A category of residential designs that have 400 sq. ft.or less of area. Loft space is not included in the area but must comply with Appendix Q of the International Residential Code.

Unlike a tiny home on wheels, the micro-sized home is built on a foundation.

micro-sized by Mrs Ingleton August 24, 2019

smart-sized 

A category of residential designs that have 401 sq. ft. to 700 sq. ft. of area.

With 70% of households in the US having only 1 or 2 occupants, it is time for a shift to smart-sized homes.

smart-sized by Mrs Ingleton August 24, 2019

right-sized

A category of residential designs that have 701 sq. ft. to 1000 sq. ft. of area.

The need for energy savings, combined with the high cost of housing, necessitates a shift to right-sized housing in the future

right-sized by Mrs Ingleton August 24, 2019