>What is it with devs and small houses?

I think it's the creation/building aspect. Tiny houses seem to be within the grasp of an individual to build. Kinda of like building an application, it has the same aspects - designing, architecting, building. At least this is why it's attractive to me.

Yes, that does resonate with me. Having control of what and how I build. Never thought of it that way.

Some of us don't need much more than a bed, a bathroom, and a battlestation.