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

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

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

Edelweiss increases floorspace with stacked approach to small living

Some tiny houses increase living space by going extra wide, others expand in size – either upwards or outwards. However, Romania’s Cabini takes the Edelweiss in a novel direction by stacking one tiny house on top of another.Continue ReadingCategory: Ti… Continue reading Edelweiss increases floorspace with stacked approach to small living

Traditional Japanese dining experience inspires micro-apartment design

Hong Kong-based architectural studio Sim-Plex has created a stunning micro-home inspired by Japanese culture. The U. Izakaya House in the 57-story Grand Waterfront Plaza, Hong Kong, boasts clever space-saving storage elements and a U-shaped kitchen at … Continue reading Traditional Japanese dining experience inspires micro-apartment design

Baluchon squeezes full-time home and office into tiny 20-ft-long frame

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

Rammed earth family home built for under $80K in Mexico

Mexican architectural studio Parma Arquitectura has recently created the ideal desert-proof tiny home, named Santerra House. Located in the center of Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe wine region, the weekend home boasts a rammed earth and burnt timber shell… Continue reading Rammed earth family home built for under $80K in Mexico

Novel off-grid tiny house slides its bed outside for stargazing

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

Macdonald tiny house cuts the cord for off-grid adventure

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