A pioneering housing experiment in Dorchester is showcasing micro-apartments designed to be affordable and efficient.
Built over four years by Vivian and Elisa Girard, a couple with construction expertise in Fields Corner, the entire 14-unit micro-apartment building was constructed using recycled materials. The project, part of Boston’s Compact Living Pilot Program, offers smaller-than-standard studio apartments — each approximately 280 square feet.
Vivian shared that she independently navigated complex permitting processes for the building’s construction…