Plastic fantastic: Indian home integrates over 6,000 discarded toys

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

These five ‘tiny houses’ are more like luxury apartments on wheels

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

Video: Central porch splits plus-sized tiny house in two

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

Video tour showcases flexible tiny house big enough for parties

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

Work-focused tiny house ditches the kitchen until it’s time to move in

One of the benefits of tiny houses is their flexibility, as highlighted by Baluchon’s recently completed Bois Perdus. The towable dwelling serves as a light-filled office that accommodates the owner’s crafting hobby and will eventually become a full-ti… Continue reading Work-focused tiny house ditches the kitchen until it’s time to move in

Revolutionary glass house spins 360 degrees for constantly changing view

The Lighthouse is a revolutionary take on residential design. This circular glass home can continuously rotate a full 360 degrees, allowing its owner to enjoy optimal sunlight and a view that alternates between lush landscape and sunny beachfront.Conti… Continue reading Revolutionary glass house spins 360 degrees for constantly changing view

45-ft-long, quad-axle behemoth puts a spacious family home on wheels

Measuring 45-ft (13.7-m)-long, the Tellico is the largest home on wheels we’ve seen to date. This sizable family residence offers a remarkably spacious apartment-like interior, as well as a substantial porch outside.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny House… Continue reading 45-ft-long, quad-axle behemoth puts a spacious family home on wheels

Birdhouse-style tiny house has just enough room for the brood

Namo Architecture and i29 Architects have joined forces to create a charming little raised tiny house/cabin in a forest in the Netherlands. Named the Buitenverblijf Nest, it takes the form of an oversized birdhouse and sleeps a family of four, at a squ… Continue reading Birdhouse-style tiny house has just enough room for the brood

Shed-like tiny house embraces rural off-grid living

Scotland’s Echo recently completed a new tiny house named the Long Shed. Featuring a fully off-the-grid setup, the dwelling connects to the outside with a large sliding glass door and deck, and sports an open layout inside, all arranged on one floor.Co… Continue reading Shed-like tiny house embraces rural off-grid living

Timber tiny house opens up its interior to the outside

Portugal’s Madeiguincho has made a splash with its line of tiny houses that showcase superb wooden detailing, including the Vigia and Baleia. The firm’s latest model is named the Raposa and continues the timber craftsmanship, while opening up to the ou… Continue reading Timber tiny house opens up its interior to the outside