Micro-Dorms: Tiny Houses Popular on College Campuses

Tiny House Wooden Dorm 1

Could eco-friendly micro houses for students on college campuses offer cheaper, healthier, more private lodging than standard dorms? Some colleges are giving it a shot, like the University of Lund in Sweden. Tengbom Architects have designed a modern wooden pod-like house that’s definitely as tiny as a living space can comfortably get, but surprisingly functional, and definitely good for the environment.

TIny House Wooden Dorm 2

TIny House Wooden Dorm 3

The micro dorm measures less than 10 square meters in size but includes a sleeping area, a kitchen, a desk and a bathroom. It’s made of locally-sourced wood and is cheap enough to build that it could be rented for 50% less than standard dorms.

Tiny House Wooden Dorm 4

Some students might prefer the more social nature of community dorms, but others could benefit from the privacy and quiet afforded by individual units like this – not to mention the access to nature, which isn’t typical in most dorm complexes.

Tiny House Wooden Dorm 5

While it’s not actually available to students just yet, it’s on display at the Virserum Museum until December 8th, so the public can take a look. Check out 13 more modern, mobile and modular tiny house designs.