The simplicity of life is something many people are aspiring to achieve in the age of consumerism and being overwhelmed with stuff. New trends come from all around the world, from Scandinavia to Asia. Whether you follow the philosophy of Hygge, Ikigai, Còsagach, Lagom, or something else is a personal preference. The point behind all of them is making your life simpler and more enjoyable.
Micro-living fits into this mindset perfectly. It emphasizes lowering the overall consumption by living in smaller spaces. This enables people to spend less electricity, to store less stuff, to spend less time maintaining everything, and, in return, to live more.
Micro-living is a great challenge for architecture. Many architects today are devoted to making small spaces comfortable for daily life and they are achieving it in the most creative ways.
The trend spreads over to other areas of life, such as travel and health. When traveling in ‘micro’ style, people visit one destination and explore it in depth, rather than constantly moving from place to place. In terms of health, many incorporate short, high-intensity training into their busy schedules, as well as 5-minute meditation sessions that are often enough to regain control over a busy day.
Does it sound tempting to you?
