An increasing people in urban areas are choosing to live in small houses without outdoor space. I personally believe that this trend is both positive and negative.
There are two disadvantages of living in small houses and apartments. The first drawback is that this trend would have a severe impact on people’s health. This is because backyards or gardens are ideal places to relax and do physical activities with family members so that they can temporarily forget all the pressure after a day at work. Therefore, if people do not have the chance to do such activities, they might have a sedentary way of life, which is very harmful to their health. Another negative effect is there is no privacy if there is more than one individual in a mini house. My friend, for instance, finds it hard to spend time alone because she lives with her cousin in a mini flat without any terrace or balcony.
Despite the negatives mentioned above, this trend brings a wide range of benefits. Firstly, it is difficult to afford a house with outdoor space when the price of real estate is continuously increasing. Consequently, people tend to purchase a cheaper one in order to save their money. Secondly, living in a home without any outdoor space means that they use fewer home appliances such as heaters and air conditioners. This would be less carbon emission released into the atmosphere, mitigating air pollution and global warming.
In conclusion, in my opinion, the rise in the number of people living in mini houses without personalized outdoor living areas has both beneficial and detrimental effects.