Cover of the textbook Performer B1 Phases, Vol. 1

The key answer of exercise 11

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 8 - Competences for life for the textbook Performer B1 Phases, Vol. 1 with authors M. Spiazzi, M. Tavella, M. Layton, E. Fiordiliso from Zanichelli

Question

Read the text again and answer the questions.

Answer

  1. The tiny house movement is both an architectural and social movement that encourages people to downsize their living space and adopt a minimalist lifestyle focused on freedom, low-cost living, and sustainability.
  2. The average tiny house is between 10 and 50 square meters in size.
  3. A typical tiny house includes a kitchen with a small sink and dishwasher, a modest living room, a bedroom, and a bathroom. Front doors are often made of glass to maximize natural light.
  4. Tiny houses can be eco-friendly by using less material to build, consuming around 20-30% of the energy of most average homes, incorporating features like solar panels or wind power, and promoting sustainable living practices.
  5. People can eat together in communal spaces such as a kitchen, a dining hall, and an eco-laundrette in the Bristol project.
  6. The Social Bite Homeless Tiny House Village consists of a set of tiny houses built for the homeless, providing a low-cost, safe-living environment for up to 20 people for around 12 to 18 months. Additionally, it offers essential support services and opportunities for skill development to help residents transition into permanent accommodation.