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[Zak]’s two-floor apartment has a typical door entry control system, but the setup is less than ideally convenient. The wall-mounted telephone-like intercom is downstairs, but [Zak] is usually upstairs. What’s …read more Continue reading Fixing (And Improving!) an Annoying Apartment Entry System
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
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
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
Following its residential tower and US home, UK car manufacturer Aston Martin continues its push into real estate with its first Japanese residence. Designed for an Aston Martin enthusiast, the home will feature a spacious interior and a generous rooft… Continue reading Aston Martin’s luxurious house puts owner’s cars proudly on display
With clusters and even complete neighborhoods of 3D-printed homes taking shape around the world, we’re starting to see the technology deliver on its promise as a streamlined solution for low-cost housing. A recently finished project has taken this conc… Continue reading 3D-printed home made from forest products is 100% recyclable
If you’re at home alone, you may be reluctant to use headphones, vacuum carpets, or do anything else that keeps you from hearing noises such as ringing doorbells. That’s where Earzz comes in, as it’s designed to listen for those noises, and alert you w… Continue reading Earzz is made to listen for important noises that you might miss
The Elise tiny house has just 25 sq m (270 sq ft) of floorspace available. In an effort to provide a comfortable interior suitable for a small family in such a compact space, Sweden’s Vagabond Haven has installed an unusual floorplan that raises the li… Continue reading Elise tiny house lifts the living room to fit family of three
Though it currently makes up a tiny slice of the housing market, 3D-printed architecture is growing incredibly fast and it’s possible to imagine large numbers of Americans living in robot-constructed homes in the near-future. Leading the charge is Icon… Continue reading Ambitious 3D-printed, 100-home neighborhood being constructed in Texas
The Maya, by Sweden’s Vagabond Haven, is a relatively affordable tiny house that measures a mere 6.7 m (22 ft) in length. The compact towable home offers a well-proportioned interior layout for two people and comes with a lot of options for customers t… Continue reading Low-cost tiny house offers lots of options, including off-grid freedom