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The latest tiny house design to come from French firm Baluchon measures just 6 m (20 ft) in length. However, despite this compact size, the Milanda packs everything necessary to serve as a comfortable full-time residence to its owner in northern France… Continue reading Baluchon squeezes full-time home and office into tiny 20-ft-long frame
The results are in for Airbnb’s OMG! Fund competition and the home ideas are just as wild as expected. From a house shaped like a flowerpot to another that looks like a solar-powered cereal box, a hundred off-the-wall designs are now getting a chance a… Continue reading Flowerpots and cereal boxes among the crazy ideas becoming Airbnb homes
Commissioned to create a tiny house for Australian tourism and events company Visit Victoria, Ample came up with the charmingly named Stella the Stargazer. Looking like a rural farm shack from a distance, the off-grid dwelling’s rustic appearance belie… Continue reading Novel off-grid tiny house slides its bed outside for stargazing
Canada’s Fritz Tiny Homes was hired by a couple who plan to spend their retirement traveling throughout North America. The firm duly designed the Macdonald, which is kitted out for adventure and features a full off-the-grid setup, with some nice extra … Continue reading Macdonald tiny house cuts the cord for off-grid adventure
We’ve covered a lot of glass houses over the years, but many of them aren’t really all that practical for non-exhibitionists. However, by combining a transparent upper floor and a brick lower floor, Das Glashaus balances the benefits of a glass house –… Continue reading Rustic weekend retreat embraces stunning views with greenhouse roof
A lot of tiny houses take cues from Scandinavian design, but the Sunshine tiny house, by Sweden’s Vagabond Haven, is one of the few models we’ve covered that actually hails from that part of the world. Featuring a compact, unfussy interior layout suita… Continue reading Off-grid-capable Sunshine tiny house doesn’t break the bank
One common complaint concerning tiny houses is that they can all have a very similar look to them. However, Baluchon offers a break from the norm with its Tiny House Sauvage, which eschews the stereotypical cutesy cottage-like appearance in favor of a … Continue reading Tiny House Sauvage embraces contemporary Scandinavian design
For those who prefer their tiny houses to actually be tiny, Spanish firm Serena.House has introduced a model that takes small living quite literally. Measuring a mere 8 sq m (86 sq ft), the Freeland Tiny House features a clever space-saving interior la… Continue reading Seriously small tiny house offers off-grid freedom and ships worldwide
The Porter is one of the most ambitious shipping container-based houses we’ve seen in a while. Designer Bob’s Containers has maximized living space in the compact home by installing a large garage-style door that opens it up to the outside and also add… Continue reading Luxury shipping container-based house boasts rooftop deck with hot tub
If humanity is ever going to colonize Mars, we’ll need somewhere for astronauts to live in safety. With this in mind, polar base specialist Hugh Broughton Architects is harnessing its expertise sheltering humans in the harshest conditions on our planet… Continue reading Prototype habitat explores ideas for colonizing Mars