The tiny house trend calls to quirky, nerdy, and goth types. The designs are unique enough to express any personality. Here's some awesome examples -
Suburban tract homes look all the same, but with a small home, one can live out a fantasy - a hobbit house, a treehouse, a UFO....
To learn more about tiny house villages, check out this Shareable article.
To check out one of many builders (that ships).
To look into shipping containers check out this site.