What started as a class in design for a group of Michigan State students turned into a lesson about sustainability.
"When I had the idea, I didn't know what the hardest part would be," said Tiffany Pupa, team manager for the project.
Senior Pupa lead a group of students to build the 177 square feet house otherwise known as Sparty's Cabin.
"We really want to use it to start a dialogue about sustainability. We're not saying that you have to be living in a tiny house to live sustainability," Pupa said. "We're using it to, lets start a conversation about energy efficiency."
Decked out with space for three, a kitchen, and even plumbing. Sparty's Cabin is meant to put a spotlight on sustainability.
"We're trying to challenge the traditional and conventional thoughts and how we can make lifestyle changes to be more sustainable," Pupa explains on why she started the project.
While the popularity of the tiny houses are growing across the country. Don't expect to see MSU students or President Simon living in one anytime soon.
"I'm not sure this is quite for us yet. I think we would run into one another in ways that it may not be good for our marriage but we've made it 43 years by having a bit more space," President Simon said.
The house may not be a good fit for Simon but she understands the good it could bring.
"We could all maybe not live in a small space but all potentially minimize some of our environmental foot print in a way that will really help the planet in a long run," Simon explains.
After a few last minute touches, Sparty's Cabin will be available for the public this summer.
Pupa and the rest of the students plan on selling Sparty's Cabin and using the proceeds to build another tiny house.
