Rustic and Beautiful Backyard Micro-House is Built from Recycled Barnboard

We here at Inhabitat love <a href="http://inhabitat.com/micro-house-in-tokyo-built-on-a-single-car-space/">micro structures</a>, so when we caught a glimpse of Megan Lea's <a href="http://www.riseoverrun.biz/the-backyard-house.html">Backyard House</a>, we were immediately enamored. Modern with right amount of rustic flavor, the striking home was built out of recycled barnboard with copper roofing. Featuring a raw finish with just a touch of color, the small space blends perfectly within Lea's lush and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/grow-a-lush-green-garden-inside-your-furniture-with-furnibloom/">green garden</a>.

After years of <a href="http://www.inhabitots.com/how-to-start-a-family-vegetable-garden-this-spring/">building up her garden</a>, Lea was satisfied with her efforts, but it was a small corner within her yard in which she had tried to grow a veggies that left her feeling discontent.

Given the excess shade in that particular spot, her tomatoes and cucumbers faired poorly.

To make better use of the space, Lea, a certified sustainable building advisor, decided to construct a detached home in the 11'X14' patch of ground.

Her goal was to create a space that would not only be useful, but beautiful, artful and above all sustainable.

Built from<a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/materials"> recycled barnboard</a> with copper roofing, the home is inspired by by everything from vines, to magazine editorials, to most notable <a href="http://www.principia.edu/maybeck/build/mistake.htm">Bernard Maybeck's Mistake House</a>.

Inside the a wood stove keeps the home warm and cozy, and the small space even boast a second floor loft accessible via a set of swirling stairs.

The Backyard House is a year round hangout for family and friends, and give way to extra space with ease.

The home's second floor, lofted area.

Access to the second floor.

Upstairs is a cozy hideaway.

Stained and unfinished recycled barnboard.