Innovations in Small House Construction Make Homeownership Attainable
In Asheville, North Carolina, Compact Cottages has been specializing in producing small, stick-built homes since 2008. Founded to help fill a market for small homes in the local area, the company has delivered more than 100 units to date. In the fall of 2024, the devastation following Hurricane Helene triggered a dramatic and sudden demand for quickly constructed housing in Asheville and Western North Carolina, where the storm damaged approximately 20,000 homes. In response, Compact Cottages leveraged its expertise in offsite, small-scale homebuilding to found Origami Homes, which developed a 349-square-foot dwelling that costs $90,000 and can be assembled in 1 week on a prepared site. Learn more about this innovative design for a small home.
