Two-person tiny house ditches stairs for a more comfortable layout

Whether due to mobility issues or just not liking the idea of climbing up a ladder to get into bed, not everyone is cut out for the typical tiny house lifestyle. With this in mind, the Casuarina is arranged all on one level and provides a comfortable h… Continue reading Two-person tiny house ditches stairs for a more comfortable layout

Kinky towers strike a ballet pose in the sky

OODA is certainly no stranger to designing unusual buildings, however its latest project ramps up the ambition considerably. Named Bond Tower, it takes the form of a pair of skyscrapers that have kinks in them, forming a shape likened to an oversized b… Continue reading Kinky towers strike a ballet pose in the sky

3D-printed high-end homes come to the USA in a big way

Leading 3D-printed architecture firm Icon continues to develop its cutting-edge technology from niche proposition to mainstream construction method with its latest project, a high-profile luxury housing development in Texas.Continue ReadingCategory: Ar… Continue reading 3D-printed high-end homes come to the USA in a big way

World’s fastest brick-laying construction robot lands on American shores

A robotic truck equipped with a 105-ft (32-m) telescopic boom arm has just journeyed from Australia to Florida. Now the construction robot will get busy churning out up to 10 houses in a bid to become the employee of choice for building entire communit… Continue reading World’s fastest brick-laying construction robot lands on American shores

Cottage-like tiny house offers full-time living in a compact footprint

France’s Baluchon was commissioned to create a full-time towable home for a single person. The result is the Hytta, which features a traditional cottage-like exterior and a comfortable-looking interior layout that can host the occasional guest or two.C… Continue reading Cottage-like tiny house offers full-time living in a compact footprint

A million trees give central Dubai a 40-mile Green Spine

Urb is on a mission to remake Dubai’s landscape into a lush paradise. Following its proposals for the Dubai Mangroves and Dubai Reefs projects, the firm’s new Green Spine envisions transforming a highway in the region with trams, park areas, farms, and… Continue reading A million trees give central Dubai a 40-mile Green Spine

Cork-clad tiny house takes inspired approach to maximizing space

Portuguese woodworking specialist MadeiGuincho has followed up its impressive Terra m1 with another striking tiny house in the same vein. The Terra m2_Tiny House on Wheels features an unusual interior layout spread over three levels that maximizes avai… Continue reading Cork-clad tiny house takes inspired approach to maximizing space

Solar-powered micro house doesn’t skimp on home comforts

The Cosmic One is a prefabricated micro house that comes in multiple configurations and can serve as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), a tiny house, or even a full-time family home. It can optionally run off-the-grid and features a compact interior tha… Continue reading Solar-powered micro house doesn’t skimp on home comforts

Movable walls close off Open House when owners need privacy

Typically, you likely have to choose between a house that’s open to its surroundings or one that focuses on privacy. However, an upcoming German residence by KWK Promes will embrace both: though open as standard, with the flick of a switch walls will a… Continue reading Movable walls close off Open House when owners need privacy

Wooden tiny house tops compact interior with eye-catching curving roof

Portuguese woodworking specialist MadeiGuincho’s latest tiny house is one of its most eye-catching to date. Named the Terra m1_Tiny House on Wheels, it features a compact space-saving interior layout topped by an attractive curving roof that includes a… Continue reading Wooden tiny house tops compact interior with eye-catching curving roof