Off-grid tiny house lifts up its walls to embrace the outdoors

You’d think that designers would run out of new things to do with tiny houses, but whether they’re extending outwards or taking off the roof, there’s always another interesting idea on the horizon. This latest example is named the MO.CA (or Mobile Cata… Continue reading Off-grid tiny house lifts up its walls to embrace the outdoors

Not-so-tiny house provides apartment-like living experience

The Urban Park Max, by TruForm Tiny, pushes the very definition of a tiny house with its length of 38 ft (11.5 m). While likely a handful to tow, its substantial size does offer the benefit of a spacious and apartment-like living experience on wheels.C… Continue reading Not-so-tiny house provides apartment-like living experience

Skinny apartment building slots perfectly into super-slim inner-city plot

Most modern cities are full of unused plots of land that are typically considered too small to build housing on, but a skinny apartment building by ISA (Interface Studio Architects) shows that with a little ingenuity, shrewd designers can make use of e… Continue reading Skinny apartment building slots perfectly into super-slim inner-city plot

Rustic timber tiny house squeezes two people into 12 sq m

Not long after revealing its all-wood Pego tiny house, Portugal’s Madeiguincho once again leans into its timber expertise for its latest model, the Brava. The compact getaway features a space-saving layout that squeezes two people into a home measuring… Continue reading Rustic timber tiny house squeezes two people into 12 sq m

Hill-hugging tiny house takes Swiss Army knife approach to downsizing

Situated on a steep hillside plot in California, this compact dwelling by Mork-Ulnes Architects was constructed on the existing foundations of a 1950s garage. Its interior layout is likened to a Swiss Army knife in the way it maximizes features in a co… Continue reading Hill-hugging tiny house takes Swiss Army knife approach to downsizing

Mirasol tiny house makes space for guests and good times

One of the challenges of downsizing is that it’s very awkward to have friends over. However, despite its compact size, Baluchon’s latest model, the Mirasol, ensures its owner’s social life won’t suffer thanks to a guest sleeping area and a kitchen that… Continue reading Mirasol tiny house makes space for guests and good times

No-frills Avalon tiny house has space for a small family

Dragon Tiny Homes’ Element and Element 20 are very inexpensive options for downsizing, but aren’t practical for more than one or two people. The firm’s recent Avalon, however, has an increased but still relatively affordable price tag and squeezes an i… Continue reading No-frills Avalon tiny house has space for a small family

Video: Pint-sized Pingora turns tiny house design on its head

Wind River Tiny Homes recently completed a new tiny house named the Pingora. The towable home comes with a relatively affordable price tag and features a compact interior with an “upside-down” layout that positions the bedroom downstairs and the living… Continue reading Video: Pint-sized Pingora turns tiny house design on its head

Affordable starter home is 3D-printed in just 18 hours

One of the most exciting possibilities of 3D-printed architecture is that it could revolutionize affordable housing. Portugal’s Havelar shows this may soon be within reach with its inaugural 3D-printed home, which took just 18 hours to print.Continue R… Continue reading Affordable starter home is 3D-printed in just 18 hours

WWII airplane inspires extraordinary off-grid tiny house

Tiny houses come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but this is the first example we’ve seen that’s modeled after a World War II airplane. Named the Monocoque Cabin, the unusual dwelling is defined by an eye-catching curving exterior and comes with lots… Continue reading WWII airplane inspires extraordinary off-grid tiny house