The Case for Tiny, Low Impact Living
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David Friedlander has been an advocate for the widespread adoption of minimal and tiny/low-impact living for over a decade. He’s been featured in the New York times, Minimalism documentary, and more. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore micro-living, hotel living, and what needs to change in our culture to more fully support a sustainable future living on the planet.

Full show notes and images at thetinyhouse.net/221

In This Episode:

  • Why David thinks the “American Dream” is a nightmare
  • What is the cost of ownership?
  • When and where social housing models work
  • Has it become difficult to be a good person?
  • The real housing crisis
  • Cultural and regulatory hurdles to leading a low-impact life
  • David’s advice for low-impact living


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