Exploring tiny homes in Northern Finland and Sweden addresses the regions needs for affordable housing that is suited to harsh conditions. The Northern areas unique challenges with seasonal tourism and mining, large temporary labor-intensive industrial investments demand innovative and flexible solutions. Tiny homes, with their adaptability and mobility could cater to diverse user groups in various different settings.
The Interreg Aurora funded small-scale project Tiny homes preparatory project focus on navigating legal complexities, collaborating with key partners, and aligning with local culture explores tiny homes as an answer for the unique characteristics of the implementation area. Further research is essential to explore their environmental adaptability, cultural relevance, compliance with regulations, strategic land use, user dynamics, legal clarity, and effective collaboration, particularly in the challenging Northern conditions.
The project will deliver state-of-the art report and the main project application about the Tiny homes concept in the Northern.
Contact: Eila Seppänen, project manager, Lapin ammattikorkeakoulu Oy, eila.seppanen@lapinamk.fi