Together with the City of Gothenburg's Urban Development Administration, MARELD has explored the potential for establishing tiny house communities and studied several possible locations within the municipality. A tiny house is a small residential dwelling, typically measuring between 20 and 35 sqm, offering a more affordable alternative to conventional housing such as detached houses or apartments.
Through this feasibility study, the City of Gothenburg aims to explore new approaches to housing development that make home ownership, access to gardens and opportunities for growing food more accessible and affordable. The concept offers an alternative response to the growing demand for housing, while creating opportunities for strong social values through shared resources and a greater focus on the sharing economy.
The idea is to combine a small private home with shared spaces and facilities as an integral part of everyday living. Residents are given the opportunity to build a sense of community through participation, engagement and shared decision-making. At the same time, tiny houses offer an environmentally sustainable housing alternative, requiring fewer building materials and creating opportunities for reuse, recycling and self-sufficiency.
