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Housing makes up a significant part of the average citizen’s material and carbon footprint—and the bigger the home, the more resources it consumes. Could tiny homes be part of the solution?

The Tiny House Shadow is a prime example of the potential of circular construction. Of its total weight, 56% comes from reused products and recycled materials, while the remaining components were selected for their low emissions.

Compared to a traditional single-family house, Shadow uses 85% less material, requires 43% less land, and has a 53% smaller carbon footprint per resident. The building can be relocated as is—meaning the home can come along when you move.

‘A smaller space and fewer possessions can actually enhance the quality to living,’ says Professor of Sustainable Construction and the architect of the house, Matti Kuittinen.