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Nest by Revelations ArchitectsMost father-son bonding experiences involve fishing or camping, but Bill Yudchitz, and his son, Daniel, chose instead to build a tiny <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/off-grid" target="_blank">off-grid</a> cabin from scratch. The result, called Nest, is a stunningly beautiful and affordable green retreat overlooking Lake Superior in Wisconsin. The contemporary 325-square-foot home treads lightly on the land and uses sustainable technology such as <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/solar-lamp" target="_blank">solar lanterns</a> and rainwater collection.1
Nest by Revelations ArchitectsThe weekend retreat is located on a 2.78-acre forested lot overlooking Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay.2
Nest by Revelations ArchitectsTo minimize costs, the architects reused leftover materials from previous projects and elevated the house on eight concrete piers instead of using a full perimeter foundation.3
Nest by Revelations ArchitectsThe lowest level is a multifunctional space with transforming furniture made from Baltic birch plywood.4
Nest by Revelations ArchitectsThe Yudchitzes built their own Murphy Bed.5
Nest by Revelations ArchitectsAxon diagram.6
Nest by Revelations ArchitectsA rooftop observation space, accessible via ladder, tops the building.7
