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Portuguese studio Madeiguincho has made superb use of an old shipping container by transforming it into an attractive tiny house. The firm heavily modified the humble metal box, adding a rooftop terrace and a space-saving interior that opens up to the … Continue reading Shipping container transformed into clever space-saving tiny house
Dragon Tiny Homes recently revealed its no-frills Element, which costs just US$23,500. The firm now has a new version up for sale which also doesn’t break the bank but is significantly more spacious inside, making it more suitable for use as a full-tim… Continue reading Video: No-frills tiny house comes in larger size, still costs under $30k
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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