The 18×18 House aims to fulfill the need for a small, adaptable, multistory house in both urban and rural settings. The dimensions and name—18’ x 18’—come from the size of two parking spaces,as some cities are negotiating with developers to swap out parking spaces in exchange for housing units that are affordable.
A small-footprint
house that addresses
limited buildable
space for accessory
dwelling units (ADUs)
and housing that
is affordable
In rural areas, such a small house can be built on family properties that may not have usable space for a larger home. Rural properties often have obstacles such as standing ground water, septic fields, power lines, or abandoned homes that can drastically reduce the buildable footprint.
