eprintid: 3998
rev_number: 4
eprint_status: archive
userid: 1
dir: disk0/00/00/39/98
datestamp: 2022-08-31 10:50:03
lastmod: 2022-08-31 10:50:03
status_changed: 2022-08-31 10:50:03
type: thesis
metadata_visibility: show
sword_depositor: 1
creators_name: Bertrand, Hugo
creators_id: S4080831
creators_email: hugobertr1@gmail.com
title: An analysis of the opportunities and  challenges of Tiny House adoption in the  northern Netherlands
ispublished: unpub
full_text_status: public
abstract: In the context of an ever-growing demand for housing, this research considers the 
challenges/opportunities faced by TH adopters in the northern Netherland. The aim is to establish what 
factors have the most significant impact on Tiny House initiatives, and to highlight what can be 
improved. The research distinguishes between the following three major factors, namely the role of the 
municipality, the importance of communities, as well as the impact of location. To answer the research 
questions qualitative research methods were used, relying on in-depth interviews with 5 different Tiny 
House initiatives in the northern Netherlands. Findings include that municipalities play a crucial role, 
being instrumental in accessing land and allowing for some flexibility relating to building code 
compliance. Moreover, communities are highly influential as well, due to increased bargaining power 
and the sharing of amenities. The location turns out to be less significant, as initiatives usually get 
assigned a plot of land by the local authorities.
date: 2022
pages: 25
thesis_type: bachelor
degree_programme: SGP
tutors_name: Mawhorter, S.L.
tutors_organization: Fac. Ruimtelijke wetenschappen, Basiseenheid Economische Geografie
tutors_email: s.l.mawhorter@rug.nl
security: public
keywords_local: Tiny Houses
keywords_local: Communal living
keywords_local: Housing
language_iso: en
date_issued: 2022-08-29
citation:   Bertrand, Hugo  (2022) An analysis of the opportunities and challenges of Tiny House adoption in the northern Netherlands.  Bachelor thesis.   
document_url: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/3998/1/Bachelor%20thesis%20Final%202.pdf