Tiny Homes
New tiny house goes for ‘Craftsman’ look, spares no details
This is further proof that tiny houses can have virtually everything you might want for a full-size home—and then some. Take a closer look.
This tiny house doubles as rock climbing gym
For one climbing-obsessed couple, downsizing meant making room for the important things.
Tiny Beijing alley house transformed into sweet, character-filled home
The formerly "prison-like" home was outfitted with a large window, sleeping loft, and a stunning wood-beam ceiling.
10 must-see tiny houses from 2016
From a shipping container tiny house to several solar-powered stunners, these designs show how sophisticated micro home design has become and challenge our imaginations of what tiny houses can be. Take a closer look.
Creator of 'one square meter' house to build a Tinyhouse University in Berlin
Tinyhouse University is a "post migrant education project" that seeks open-source and creative solutions for both static and temporary housing.
Nation’s largest tiny house development planned for Colorado mountain town
The 19-acre development would include some 200 tiny rentals, plus shared facilities like a gym and restaurant. Salida, CO, a popular tourist destination, hopes the project will help alleviate a short-term housing shortage.
Shared from:
315-square-foot home in Bethesda asks head-scratching $459K
Tiny homes are typically temporary living spaces that are made to be more affordable to the everyday homebuyer. For some reason, this Bethesda tiny home seems to have forgotten that.
Shared from:
D.C. high school students build life-long skills with tiny homes
The tiny home craze has not only taken over the nation, but high schools as well. Recently, students at the ACAD at IDEA Public Charter School constructed their first micro house. The student-built tiny home is also now on the market for $55,000.
Sorry haters, tiny houses are here to stay
Last week, building officials around the country voted to approve a "tiny house appendix" for the 2018 International Building Code. This suggests that tiny houses and all those who love them are carving out their own place in our built environment.
Spiffy tiny house has bike rack, yoga hammock, and more
Projector theater system. Beer draft lines. Yoga hammock. What doesn’t this 250-square-foot tiny house have?
Shared from:
Cute Everett tiny home available for under $200K
A house in Everett for the price of a Seattle condo
Shared from:
Brand new tiny office/studio created in D.C., called Minim WorkSpace
Those who live within 75 miles of Washington, D.C. have the chance to own the area’s newest tiny home, known as Minim WorkSpace. The residence is a sort of cousin to Minim House, D.C.’s most well-known award-winning tiny home.
Shared from:
1947 Greenwood tiny house hits market at $399K
Is this Greenwood tiny retro or a before waiting for its after?
Is this the most expensive tiny house ever?
This "rustic chic" build combines traditional "vintage glam" looks with high-end, contemporary touches that command a hefty premium. Take a look inside.
Shared from:
- Curbed Boston
- Map
Boston condos under 550 square feet, mapped
Once upon a time, micro-housing was going to rescue the Boston housing market from its often absurdly high prices and gnawing scarcity. That did not happen, but that does not mean that micro-housing is not a feature of the city's real estate market.
The 8 best tiny home hotels around the world
Take a tour of these well-designed tiny lodgings and cue the wanderlust: these micro resorts are simply stunning.
3 tiny house truths that might surprise you
Tiny houses may be trendier than ever, but plenty of people still refuse to accept they’re any different from RVs or have any real staying power. Here, a leading tiny house builder reveals the who and why of tiny homes.
Clever tiny home fits a family of 6 in Beijing
Hutongs, traditional Chinese housing made up of narrow alleyways and courtyards, continue to be ripe for small living wizardry. The latest example? A 460-square-foot Beijing home for a family of six.
Shared from:
The 10 tiniest small homes for sale in Austin right now
Take a look at most compact residences on the local market
Twin tiny dwellings create an airy live-work retreat
Like night and day, one volume is finished in black and creates an intimate living space, while the other is finished in white and contains a bright studio with a mezzanine work desk.
5 tiny houses we loved this week: from a reclaimed gem to the industrial chic
Once again, we catch you up on the standout projects you should know. This week, we see how a few families are making it work in tiny homes.
Shared from:
Tiny homes in Washington, D.C.
For those who love everything itty bitty, stay up-to-date on the tiny home movement in Washington, D.C. with this storystream. Here, learn about Boneyard Studios, Micro Showcase, Minim House, and more. Also, expect maps and features.
Would you stay at this tiny cabin precariously perched on a rocky cliff?
Built in collaboration with local structural engineers CBD to withstand extreme weather conditions like record snowfalls, rain, and high winds, the cabin literally cantilevers off a cliff, resembling a whale mid-breach.
These gorgeous prefab cabins start at $23,000
One of the coolest, most affordable prefab homes we know is the DublDom, a series of simple gabled modern cabins range from a tiny studio to a three-bedroom. now, after operating only in Russia for the most part, DublDom is taking pre-orders for the U.S.
Tiny house built with recycled materials shows off a spiral staircase
A 200-square-footer named design "Little Lou" caught our eye with its spiral staircase, quite possibly the first we’ve seen in a tiny house.
Expandable tiny house design will cost you
Is the next big thing in tiny houses a transformable body? Here’s one more sign pointing to it. The "Aurora" concept from Canadian builder Zero Squared will also expand at the push of a button with electric motors.
Shared from:
This is the cheapest and smallest home for sale in the Hamptons
14 Huntting Road, East Hampton has an asking price of $325K. It’s....cozy. Really cozy.
‘Industrial chic’ tiny house looks unfinished on purpose
Further proof that you can fit just about any trendy decor style in a tiny house: the Bunk Box from Portland, OR-based builder Shelter Wise offers "industrial chic" vibes in a trim 125 square feet. Peek inside.
‘70s Airstream trailers restored into sci-fi-inspired rooftop lodging
The world has another Airstream hotel, this time on a rooftop in Melbourne. Take a look inside.
5 tiny houses we loved this week
Another week, another fresh crop of tiny house news. Here, we catch you up on the standout projects you should know. This time around, there's a solar-powered award-winner and a radically minimalist design.
Shared from:
A tiny home built by Michigan State University students is up for auction
This little residence, known as "Sparty’s Cabin," was constructed by students in the Michigan State University (MSU) Shadows Program, and now it’s on the auction market for anyone looking to downsize.
These impressive solar-powered tiny houses were all built by college students
Loosely modeled after the Solar Decathlon, a recent competition held in California challenged college students to build the most energy-efficient solar-powered tiny house on wheels. Here’s a closer look.
A slick tiny house carved from a shipping container
It’s a tiny house...It’s a shipping container...It’s your favorite micro-home trends mashed up into one! This 312-square-foot abode is a brand spanking new tiny house converted from a shipping container, with about a third of it carved out to form a covered porch.
Eco-friendly tiny house offers reclaimed style and drawbridge deck
Today in rad brand extensions, Canadian green living blog Greenmoxie has unveiled their 340-square-foot, off-grid tiny house on wheels that is now available for purchase.
'Enchanted cabin' offers backyard space to relax and reflect
This compact writer’s cabin nestles behind a 1930s home in a small town outside of Vienna, its dark charms playing foil to the more traditional house beside it.
5 tiny houses we loved this week
Another week, another fresh crop of tiny house news. Here, we catch you up on the standout projects you should know.
Bay Area's new ‘Airstream hotel’ is now ready for guests
Coming off a successful Kickstarter campaign earlier this year, AutoCamhas completed its second Airstream glamping resort just north of San Francisco. The site opened for business this month with 24 custom Airstream trailers and 10 luxury tents
Tiny house offers huge views in 136 square feet
The Vista Go is smaller than the original, but keeps all the big windows. Here’s a closer look.