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

Green-roofed floating home pops a cork for sustainability

With its insulating properties and ability to be produced sustainably, cork can be a superb building material, as evidenced by projects like the Ecocubo. The Float by Rotterdam’s Studio RAP is another excellent example of the benefits of cork and offer… Continue reading Green-roofed floating home pops a cork for sustainability

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

Aston Martin’s luxurious house puts owner’s cars proudly on display

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

3D-printed house promotes self-sufficiency in a small space

Italian 3D printing company WASP (World’s Advanced Saving Project) has revealed plans for an experimental 3D-printed house named Itaca. Once completed, the prototype dwelling will run fully off-the-grid to aid research on self sufficiency and sustainab… Continue reading 3D-printed house promotes self-sufficiency in a small space

3D-printed home made from forest products is 100% recyclable

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

Elise tiny house lifts the living room to fit family of three

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

Ambitious 3D-printed, 100-home neighborhood being constructed in Texas

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

Low-cost tiny house offers lots of options, including off-grid freedom

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