35 photos of tiny living spaces that highlight the global affordability crisis
Cities around the world are facing growing housing demand as rents continue to climb. Many cities turn to tiny living to temporarily solve the issue.
Housing affordability is a global crisis, with cities facing rising rents and housing shortages. Tiny living spaces, ranging from micro-apartments to cramped "coffin homes" and "mosquito units," have become a solution for many struggling to afford homes in urban areas. In Hong Kong, for example, some apartments are smaller than two parking spaces but cost less than half the price of an average home.
These "coffin homes" are named for their small size and limited space. In Tokyo, some young adults live in affordable tiny apartments to spend their money on other things. In Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, tiny homes are tucked between alleys and shops, often going unnoticed by tourists. In Shanghai, students live in cramped apartments while preparing for graduate school exams.
In Beijing, a resident even designed an egg-shaped house on the sidewalk due to housing costs. Despite the challenges, these tiny living spaces offer a way for people to make ends meet in cities facing affordability crises.
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