Ice Straw fights plastic problem and keeps drinks cool at the same time

Plastic straws have become the poster child of waste lately, and most alternatives have their own issues. Now, a start-up called The Ice Guys is crowdfunding an intriguing solution that fights the plastic straw boogeyman and keeps your drinks cool at t… Continue reading Ice Straw fights plastic problem and keeps drinks cool at the same time

MM01 tiny house makes space for work and play with clever interior layout

The MM01 was commissioned by two people who use it as a vacation home and base for outdoor activities in rural Austria. Its interior is very compact, but architect Christian Tonko mitigates this with a carefully designed layout that even manages to squ… Continue reading MM01 tiny house makes space for work and play with clever interior layout

Babbalucci tiny house splits the staircase to add storage inside

Measuring a modest length of just 8 m (26 ft), the Babbalucci tiny house doesn’t have a lot of room available. To make the most of every inch, New Zealand’s Build Tiny designed a space-saving interior layout centered around a large split staircase that… Continue reading Babbalucci tiny house splits the staircase to add storage inside

Solar-powered houseboat floats benefits of tiny house design

We previously reported on Crossboundaries’ huge Shenzhen rooftop park and now the firm has completed a project on the total opposite end of the size scale. Named the Fàng Sōng, the houseboat is powered by a solar-panel setup and features a space-saving… Continue reading Solar-powered houseboat floats benefits of tiny house design

Light-filled Yggdrasil tiny house is compact but not cramped

The Yggdrasil tiny house measures just 6 m (20 ft) in length, so Baluchon had a real challenge on its hands to ensure it doesn’t feel too cramped for its 6.3-ft (1.93-m)-tall owner. The French firm designed a simple interior layout with flexible and st… Continue reading Light-filled Yggdrasil tiny house is compact but not cramped

Future-proof Red House declared Britain’s best new home

The winner of the prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) House of the Year competition has been announced. David Kohn Architects got the nod for the Red House, which was praised by the judges for its lighthearted design and practical … Continue reading Future-proof Red House declared Britain’s best new home

Prefabricated tiny home pops up in 60 minutes for under $40K

Los Angeles-based tiny house company Vika Living has recently revealed its compact Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) that pops up within an hour. Dubbed Vika One, it’s named after the Swedish word for fold (vika) and is designed to do exactly that. Made wi… Continue reading Prefabricated tiny home pops up in 60 minutes for under $40K