To Tess Hogan, living in a pigpen isn’t something to be ashamed of—in fact it’s an architectural style more humans should aspire to. “Pigs are so intelligent, so emotional, highly sensitive, and very perceptive,” explains Hogan. “They are empathetic creatures that are capable of deep connections with humans. Also, truth be told, they are very clean.”

Photos by Winona Barton-Ballentine