Atlas is an innovative community in Tampa, Florida based on principals of tiny, green, simple living. The project’s name, Atlas, was inspired by Ayn Rand’s novel, Atlas Shrugged.

Atlas consists of a handful of quaint tiny houses designed by Mark Hunter and Meredith Maxwell. Each house will be no more than 150 square feet and will consist of a full size bed, closet, kitchen, sink, bathroom and shower. Every inch of space will be maximized. AC, electricity, heat, indoor plumbing, wifi internet, and hot water will be available in each unit. 

Each little cottage will be set back deep into the natural landscape and will be surrounded by trees and lush tropical vegetation, offering a private enclave in a lovely environment for each member of Atlas. 

Membership in Atlas will be on an invitation only basis. Each candidate will be screened to ensure mutual fit. If you want to live in Atlas, you will have to be cool and able to inspire others through your creative / pioneering spirit. People have the ability to influence others. Good energy begets good energy. Your vibration and creative spirit lifts ours to another level. The more we interact, the better both of our lives are. Atlas has been designed to bring together creative folks that recognize the benefits of being neighbors. 
Unlike traditional styles of living, Atas has been specifically designed from the ground up to provide ample opportunity (should it be desired) with Nature and other beautiful human beings. Long gone are the days of living in over sized houses/apartments, surrounded by concrete, and isolated from those we love.

Human growth and achievement is best accomplished when individuals are forced outside of their comfort zone to experiment and play with new ideas. In today’s American culture of comfort it is easy to become complacent and take our blessings for granted. 

Atlas challenges conventional notions of life in America. It plays with the boundaries of the reasonable and pushes the frontiers of the possible. It weaves together shared ideals in a manner that creates freedom in all aspects of life. Freedom to live the life we choose. How many Americans can live prosperously and effectively in today’s society without owning a car? Can a human live practically in 110 square feet of charm? Atlas will shatter the paradigm of the normal. 

 



It is time for Americans to make a stand for what is right. No longer can we kill the earth by living in material excess. Why spend our time working at jobs we do not like to buy things we don’t need? 

A keen observer may say that Americans structure their entire lives around the fundamental belief that material prosperity produces happiness. The members of Atlas, however, believe prosperity results from loving the life you have.
 
Living in a manner congruent with your belief system creates power and freedom to further one’s self expression and contribute his or her talents to the world. 

Please stay tuned to tinylife.org for news on this innovative new village.