Category Archives: architecture

Could a ‘Village’ of ‘Tiny Houses’ Open The Door To Greater Affordability in Princeton?

Posted on March 10, 2014 by walkableprinceton

During the recent Princeton Environmental Film Festival, a documentary shed light on the ‘Tiny House’ movement, an ongoing trend for people to live in houses that are much smaller than usual. These homes, which are typically in the rage of … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordability, architecture, how-to-add-density, Real estate, Sustainability | Tagged Princeton, tiny house | 1 Comment

Princeton Environmental Film Festival To Screen ‘Tiny Houses’ This Friday

Posted on February 5, 2014 by walkableprinceton

‘Dream Big, Live Small’ is the motto of a 62-min movie to play at the [excellent] Princeton Environmental Film Festival this Friday, Feb 5 at 4 p.m. at the Princeton Public Library. The film, ‘Tiny: A Story About Living Small’ focuses … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordability, architecture, Events, Princeton, Real estate, Smart Growth, Sustainability | Tagged construction, Princeton, princeton environmental film festival | 2 Comments

‘The B Home’ And How We Build Houses In Princeton

Posted on December 16, 2013 by walkableprinceton

What is a house? In Princeton, it’s typically a one/two story structure with a sloping roof and some ornamental shutters that don’t actually close (see also ‘The Princeton‘ model from stack ’em housing constructor, Toll Brothers). However, occasionally, an innovator … Continue reading →