Inner-city home’s unassuming exterior hides a light-filled oasis inside

This recently completed suburban Melbourne home by Australia’s Austin Maynard Architects looks relatively unassuming at first glance. However, its plain boxy exterior belies a clever space-saving layout that opens up onto multiple gardens, filling the … Continue reading Inner-city home’s unassuming exterior hides a light-filled oasis inside

Video: No-frills tiny house hits the market for under $24K

The tiny house market is dominated by luxury models nowadays, but Dragon Tiny Homes recalls the small movement’s humble roots with the Element. Featuring a compact frame and simple interior, it’s currently up for sale for just US$23,500.Continue Readin… Continue reading Video: No-frills tiny house hits the market for under $24K

Video: 28-ft-long Sangja tiny house doesn’t compromise on comfort

One of the reasons tiny houses are getting so big lately is that a lot of people want the flexibility of downsizing, but without needing to rough it in cramped and uncomfortable homes. Modern Tiny Living does a good job of balancing the need for portab… Continue reading Video: 28-ft-long Sangja tiny house doesn’t compromise on comfort

Video: Giant robotic arm 3D-prints a two-story house

A new 3D construction printer from Icon can whip out two-story concrete buildings faster and cheaper than its previous Vulcan printer. It has already been used to build a 27-ft-high structure called Phoenix House, now on display in Austin, Texas.Contin… Continue reading Video: Giant robotic arm 3D-prints a two-story house

Plastic fantastic: Indian home integrates over 6,000 discarded toys

India’s Toy Storey, by Wallmakers, showcases an unorthodox approach to recycling, with the residence incorporating approximately 6,200 unwanted toys into its exterior. It also has an attractive overall form that maximizes ventilation and shade to provi… Continue reading Plastic fantastic: Indian home integrates over 6,000 discarded toys

These five ‘tiny houses’ are more like luxury apartments on wheels

Over the years, tiny houses have evolved beyond their humble DIY roots, with some designers pushing the practical limits of the small living movement to create huge towable homes that are more like luxury apartments on wheels. With this in mind, let’s … Continue reading These five ‘tiny houses’ are more like luxury apartments on wheels

Video: Central porch splits plus-sized tiny house in two

The Pisgah Park Model offers an interesting take on tiny house design. The home is arranged so that its living and sleeping areas are situated either side of a central porch, offering a sense of separation between the two and allowing its owners to emb… Continue reading Video: Central porch splits plus-sized tiny house in two

Video tour showcases flexible tiny house big enough for parties

One of the challenges of living in a tiny house is that it’s awkward to host guests because there’s so little space available. The Honeylion, by Modern Tiny Living, addresses this issue with space-saving furniture and a flexible layout.Continue Reading… Continue reading Video tour showcases flexible tiny house big enough for parties

Work-focused tiny house ditches the kitchen until it’s time to move in

One of the benefits of tiny houses is their flexibility, as highlighted by Baluchon’s recently completed Bois Perdus. The towable dwelling serves as a light-filled office that accommodates the owner’s crafting hobby and will eventually become a full-ti… Continue reading Work-focused tiny house ditches the kitchen until it’s time to move in

Revolutionary glass house spins 360 degrees for constantly changing view

The Lighthouse is a revolutionary take on residential design. This circular glass home can continuously rotate a full 360 degrees, allowing its owner to enjoy optimal sunlight and a view that alternates between lush landscape and sunny beachfront.Conti… Continue reading Revolutionary glass house spins 360 degrees for constantly changing view