Something I keep seeing in architecture or design chat is the golden ratio. Especially now with the #tinyhouse and cabin movement
The problem is (and this isn't popular to say) the golden ratio isn't necessarily aesthetically pleasing in a tiny house or tiny cabin format. It has its place, but if you actually compare 1.618 vs. 1.5 or less (12x8, 10x8 etc...), the latter usually looks more pleasing
Don't take my word for it. You can see it in actual tiny cabins