Reconstructing the American dream: life inside the tiny house nation

Yetimoni Kpeebi

doi:10.1080/19491247.2026.2685375

June 15, 2026International Journal of Housing Policy

Reconstructing the American dream: life inside the tiny house nation

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The aim is to investigate how tiny house communities address issues of housing precarity and redefine the American dream.
Qualitative interviews conducted with tiny house residents to understand their experiences and motivations.
Analysis of housing policies related to alternative living spaces.
Examination of community dynamics in tiny house neighborhoods.
Participants reported increased satisfaction with reduced living costs and minimalism.
Many found a sense of community and belonging unique to tiny house living.
The findings suggest tiny houses can be a viable alternative to conventional housing in urban areas.

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Qualitative study explores housing precarity in tiny house communities, suggesting new perspectives on living space.

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Reconstructing the American dream: life inside the tiny house nation is a timely and thought-provoking contribution to the growing scholarship on housing precarity, alternative housing, and the con...

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