William Johnston

Meet William Johnston - the Executive Director of the MicroLife Institute, he's like a superhero for small spaces and big ideas. With a heart full of creativity and a mind bursting with innovation, William has been leading the way in the exciting world of micro living.For nearly a decade, William and his amazing team have been on a magical mission. They've been making rules that let teeny-tiny homes find their special place in the sunny Southeast. How, you ask? Through cool events, amazing...See more

Meet William Johnston - the Executive Director of the MicroLife Institute, he's like a superhero for small spaces and big ideas. With a heart full of creativity and a mind bursting with innovation, William has been leading the way in the exciting world of micro living.For nearly a decade, William and his amazing team have been on a magical mission. They've been making rules that let teeny-tiny homes find their special place in the sunny Southeast. How, you ask? Through cool events, amazing projects, and speaking up for what's right!One of their super cool projects, the Cottages on Vaughan, even won awards! In 2021, it got the "Innovative Development Award" from the Atlanta Regional Commission. And guess what? It won the famous "Jack Kemp Excellence Award" in 2022 too! It's like the cottages are the stars of a fairy tale and William is their wise wizard.But here's the really neat thing about William's magic: he believes in letting imaginations fly high! He thinks that when people live in cozy little homes, it helps their big dreams grow. It's like he's saying, "Hey, let's think outside the box by actually living in one!" So, if you ever meet a tiny house or a happy dweller in a cute cottage, remember to thank William Johnston. He's the guy who taught everyone that size doesn't matter when it comes to dreams. With his micro-sized ideas and gigantic heart, William is showing us all that the tiniest places can hold the biggest magic! See less