Forest micro-cabin explores simplicity and sustainability

Architect Michael Quirk designed this charmingly simple micro-cabin to demonstrate the efficacy of sustainable building practices. Named the Magnolia Eco-Cabin, it was built with locally sourced and recycled materials and runs off-the-grid with solar p… Continue reading Forest micro-cabin explores simplicity and sustainability

Crystal-shaped timber cabin assembles like a “game of LEGO”

Wiki World has recently finished installing a sustainable cabin that pops up easily, while minimizing its impact on the environment. Situated in the Fragrant Lake of Huanggang City, China, next to the Inner Lake Peninsula and surrounded by a bamboo for… Continue reading Crystal-shaped timber cabin assembles like a “game of LEGO”

Novel micro-cabin concertinas down for between-use storage

Here’s a novel take on tiny living, courtesy of architects Juan Ruiz and Amelia Tapia in Ecuador. Named the Iwi, the structure could be a good fit as a home office or guest accommodation for those with limited space thanks to its concertina-like design… Continue reading Novel micro-cabin concertinas down for between-use storage

Off-grid artist’s retreat lets in the light with translucent fabric roof

Dub Arquitectura was commissioned to design a retreat for a visual artist who loves to paint in a picturesque rural spot in Argentina’s Buenos Aires province. Recognizing that natural light is extremely important to an artist, the firm designed the pro… Continue reading Off-grid artist’s retreat lets in the light with translucent fabric roof

Luxury cabins perch on a cliffside to frame stunning fjord views

Renowned architecture firm Snøhetta has joined forces with homeware company Vipp to create a collection of luxurious vacation cabins. Situated above a fjord in rural Norway, the compact dwellings feature generous glazing that’s designed to make visitor… Continue reading Luxury cabins perch on a cliffside to frame stunning fjord views

Micro-cabin with rock-like finish blends into a French forest

Back in 2014, Bureau (formerly Bureau A) constructed a novel dwelling named Antoine that blends into the Swiss Alps. The firm has now followed up that design with another literature-inspired micro-cabin named Thérèse with a rocky exterior finish.Contin… Continue reading Micro-cabin with rock-like finish blends into a French forest

Kitchen maker incorporates offcuts into attractive tiny house build

Finding itself with a steady supply of offcuts, Lithuanian kitchen maker Konga hit upon a clever idea: why not incorporate the surplus material into its own line of prefabricated tiny houses? The result is an attractive non-towable dwelling that can ei… Continue reading Kitchen maker incorporates offcuts into attractive tiny house build

Amazing cabin slides apart to embrace the great outdoors

Back in 2020 we reported on the ANNA Stay, a remarkable cabin with walls that slide open to offer a semi-outdoor lifestyle. Creator Caspar Schols has now revisited the project for the ANNA Stay 2.0, which features the same radical design, but adds some… Continue reading Amazing cabin slides apart to embrace the great outdoors