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We’ve previously reported on micro-houses that are based on everything from concrete piping to dumpsters. Now there’s this charming example, which was made from an old grain silo by Netherlands-based Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Stella van Beers. … Continue reading Old grain silo transformed into one-of-a-kind micro-house
We’ve previously reported on micro-houses that are based on everything from concrete piping to dumpsters. Now there’s this charming example, which was made from an old grain silo by Netherlands-based Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Stella van Beers. … Continue reading Old grain silo transformed into one-of-a-kind micro-house
Japanese outdoor gear company Snow Peak has introduced a flexible new shelter that could mean backcountry fun for the whole family, or perhaps just high comfort for an intimate group of campers. The newly launched Living Lodge features a modular design… Continue reading Modular Living Lodge tent houses happy campers or backcountry bashes
While 2020 has given the world serious cabin fever, it’s also presented some compelling antidotes, from electric motorhomes to ultralight pickup campers. But sometimes the cure to cabin fever is, well … a cabin, albeit one with a better view. The Jup… Continue reading Off-grid fabric monolith glamps outside city limits and beyond
If you’ve ever wanted to spend a night inside a dumpster – but without the accompanying smell – then Culture Campsite may be of interest. Situated on a former parking lot in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, it features an eclectic mix of micro-shelters made… Continue reading Quirky campsite’s sleeping pods include animal feed silos and a dumpster
Though its mirrored exterior doesn’t quite make it disappear into the landscape, the SynVillan (or Illusion Villa) is certainly a striking addition to Sweden’s Eriksberg Hotel and Nature Reserve. The cabin runs off-the-grid with solar power and lets vi… Continue reading Mirrored cabin lets visitors get up close and personal with nature
When you think of papier-mâché, school art projects and carnival floats may come to mind, but a team of architects has used it to create something a bit more ambitious. The team mixed strips of recycled paper and non-toxic glue to create pair of protot… Continue reading Experimental shelters sport paper-thin walls – literally
Originally unveiled by French firm Lumicene last year, the first LumiPod models have now been completed. The tiny retreat, which is definitely best suited for glamping or as a weekender rather than a full-time home, is fronted by operable curved glazin… Continue reading LumiPod micro cabin maximizes the view
Beyond Survival: A Safe Space for Rohingya Women and Girls provides a much-needed community center for refugees in Bangladesh. The building was designed by architect Rizvi Hassan and is made from inexpensive locally-sourced materials like bamboo and st… Continue reading Refugee community center made from bamboo and straw
Running brand On recently installed a temporary cabin in the Swiss Alps to promote its latest collection. The remote shelter is located between the Piz Lunghin mountain and the Lunghin Pass at an elevation of 2,485 m (8,152 ft) and is only ac… Continue reading Off-grid shelter installed high in the Swiss Alps