Nomad 30 tiny house is ready for off-grid all-weather adventuring

Minimaliste’s Nomad was originally conceived as an all-weather model in a smaller and easier-to-tow package. The firm iterated on that tiny house with a larger version and has now done so once again with the Nomad 30, which offers a new and improved in… Continue reading Nomad 30 tiny house is ready for off-grid all-weather adventuring

Hackaday Prize 2023: AutoDuct Smart Air Duct

Modern building techniques are relying more and more on passive elements to improve heating and cooling efficiencies, from placing windows in ways to either absorb sunlight or shade it out …read more Continue reading Hackaday Prize 2023: AutoDuct Smart Air Duct

Gaïa Tiny House goes extra wide and long to offer spacious interior

Baluchon’s latest tiny house is a departure from the French firm’s usual pint-sized dwellings. Named the Gaïa Tiny House, it measures a considerable 36 sq m (387 sq ft) and that allows for a roomy interior layout, with enough space for a small family t… Continue reading Gaïa Tiny House goes extra wide and long to offer spacious interior

New spin on 159-year-old tech could easily visualize air leaks in homes

Nobody wants to live in a drafty house, yet checking for substantial air leaks within a home can be a complex process. Scientists have now devised what could be a much easier method of doing so, utilizing a technique that dates back to 1864.Continue Re… Continue reading New spin on 159-year-old tech could easily visualize air leaks in homes

Seriously compact tiny house offers a taste of small living for less

Though the tiny house movement often brings to mind very small and modest dwellings, a lot of models nowadays are almost as large – and expensive – as full-size apartments. This example, by Dragon Tiny Homes, goes back to basics with a tiny house that’… Continue reading Seriously compact tiny house offers a taste of small living for less

Off-grid tiny house showcases superb timber craftsmanship

Portugal’s Madeiguincho was founded by a family of carpenters and the firm’s homes showcase its expertise with all things wood. The Vigia is the latest example of its craftsmanship and provides a light-filled home that runs off-the-grid.Continue Readin… Continue reading Off-grid tiny house showcases superb timber craftsmanship

Striking wraparound concrete facade keeps luxury home in the shade

Contaminar Arquitectos takes an unorthodox but visually striking approach to keeping the Quinta do Rei 18 home a comfortable temperature. The firm has wrapped the residence in a twisting concrete facade that protects it from the sunshine in Portugal.Co… Continue reading Striking wraparound concrete facade keeps luxury home in the shade

Secret Garden provides lush escape from bustling city life

Located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Room + Design & Build’s Secret Garden project is a townhouse that allows its owners to escape from the bustle of city life with a lush light-filled garden at its center.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, Lifes… Continue reading Secret Garden provides lush escape from bustling city life