If you live in a big city then you don’t have to be told that space is limited and that real estate prices are extortionately high.
Clearly this is a big problem for young and low-income people who have difficulty affording life in a large metropolitan area.
Some developers are looking into a possible solution to this problem: microapartments, also known as
microflats or apodments.
These are very small properties, some as small as 15 square meters (or less), located in urban areas and include small bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens.
I ? Word Understanding
extortionately ? excessively / extremely high
affording ? being able to pay
II ? Have Your Say
1. Inspired by space-saving living places in Japan, microapartments can now be found in several major cities, such as Hong Kong, London, New York and Vancouver.
2. How to live large in a small space?
? convertible and movable items
? less is better; don’t buy new things
? de-clutter and organize
3. While micro-apartments are ideal for young people, according to a study, they could be hazardous to mental health especially for children and older adults.
