Exterior view of Takeshi Hosaka's Love2 House, showing how an affordable micro home fits perfectly onto a small-scale urban plot.
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MICRO HOMES

Better, not Bigger
Housing is becoming out of reach, and space is at a premium. Affordable micro homes offer a practical solution, combining a small footprint, lower cost, and a high quality of life.

Designing for Joy
Inspired by Tokyo’s Love2 House by Takeshi Hosaka, we show how thoughtful design, careful planning, and strong community connections make even small spaces feel expansive, joyful, and genuinely liveable.

Plot Revival
Through Plot by Plot, our initiative, we reintroduce small, affordable plots into the housing market. We also share insights via posts, publications, and workshops, engaging practitioners, stakeholders, and local communities.

It’s not just about living with less, it’s about living better.

Featured Posts
Orchard Farm Kent landscape-led masterplan for self-build plots
ORCHARD FARMNews

ORCHARD FARM

Examples of Dutch plot-based urbanism showing diverse architectural styles in a community-led communities..
GOING DUTCHResearch

GOING DUTCH

Manifesto of plot-based urbanism and community led urban design.
PLOT BASEDResearch

PLOT BASED

Aerial view of a small-scale plot designed for custom and self-build housing.
PLOT BY PLOTManifesto

PLOT BY PLOT

Exterior view of Takeshi Hosaka's Love2 House, showing how an affordable micro home fits perfectly onto a small-scale urban plot.
MICRO HOMESResearch

MICRO HOMES

Urban vision for new towns driven by community led urban design.
NEW TOWNSManifesto

NEW TOWNS

Historic example of Plotlands self-build housing on the fringes of an early 20th-century town.
PLOTLANDSResearch

PLOTLANDS

Innovative architecture of a micro plot self-build residence located in the experimental Buurtschap te Veld neighborhood.
MICRO PLOTSManifesto

MICRO PLOTS

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