Michael Korn
The Washington Post's climate coach and reporter who researches and explains the intersection of housing choices, lifestyle and climate impacts.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 21min
Why smaller houses can make us happier
Michael Korn, a Washington Post climate coach and reporter who explores housing, lifestyle and climate, discusses why bigger homes do not always boost satisfaction. He covers research on size versus happiness, tradeoffs like cost and commute, household crowding thresholds, stories of downsizing, climate benefits of smaller homes, and what to prioritize when choosing where to live.
