big enough
pioneering the small home revolution in Western Massachusetts
The “Big Enough” project aims to revolutionize how we think about homeownership in Hampshire and Franklin county by focusing on small, simple homes built with community support.
Be a part of changing, celebrating, and testing how regulations, financing, social and cultural expectations, design, and construction influence the ability for individuals to access small homes. Join our Big Enough Facebook Group and stay up-to-date on our projects and the small homes conversation!
project news and updates
All-Electric Homes: Homeowner Survey Report
The goal of this project is to realize the potential of all-electric homes for low-income first-time homebuyers who are working with Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the state of Massachusetts. Habitat for Humanity affiliates build [...]
All-Electric Homes: Initial Affiliate Survey
The goal of this project is to realize the potential of all-electric homes for low-income first-time homebuyers who are working with Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the state of Massachusetts. Habitat for Humanity affiliates build [...]
PVHH home wins Best In Sustainability
Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity’s house at 1 Garfield Ave. in Florence was recently recognized by Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) with the Best in Sustainability award at the 2020 Habitat House Design Contest. As [...]
2020 Big Enough Report Addendum published
Eager to learn the results of Habitat's modular vs. site-built home comparison on Glendale Road? Read all about it in the Report Addendum, completed in January 2021. The addendum details the benefits and drawbacks of [...]
Habitat Announces 2020 Small Home Hero Award Winner
Habitat is pleased to announce that the winner of our 2020 Small Home Hero Award, for their consistent efforts to increase access to home ownership through policy advocacy, building, financing, design and zoning of affordable [...]
“Small Homes, Big Movement” Event
We hosted our virtual "Small Homes, Big Movement" event on October 15, 2020. The event featured author Sheri Koones' presentation, "Living Large in a Small House" and PV Habitat's presentation on our Big Enough project [...]
