Tiny Houses: Living Small Between Freedom and Sensory Load

Over the past decade, tiny houses have shifted from an alternative curiosity to an aspirational symbol. Small, tidy, and carefully photographed, they appear to promise a simpler way of living. But when we move beyond the image and consider the body that inhabits these spaces—the brain, the senses, everyday life—the question changes: Can a dwellingContinueContinue reading “Tiny Houses: Living Small Between Freedom and Sensory Load”

Home Design for Neurodivergent People

Although official data on neurodivergence and homelessness remain limited, the available evidence suggests that neurodivergent people —particularly autistic individuals —are disproportionately represented among those experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness in the United Kingdom. The absence of stable housing activates prolonged stress responses, with direct and lasting consequences for mental health. For this reason, the housingContinueContinue reading “Home Design for Neurodivergent People”

Housing Crisis and Neurodiversity: A Hidden Human Emergency

Across the world, access to safe and secure housing has become one of the defining social crises of the 21st century. In many countries, rising rents, shrinking social housing supply, and stagnant wages have made long-term stability increasingly unattainable. Nations such as Australia and Canada are among those most severely affected, reflecting a global patternContinueContinue reading “Housing Crisis and Neurodiversity: A Hidden Human Emergency”