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Victorian-era townhouse converted into 14 light-filled micro-apartments

The popularity of micro-apartments has really taken off over the years as cities continue to seek affordable solutions...

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Queen of tiny living shares her small space tips in 90 Lessons for Living Large in 90 Square Feet (…or more)

Why did you write a book about tiny living, and what do you hope your book will convey to readers? FC: I had...

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The top 5 Inhabitat videos of the year

From foraging for mushrooms (and avoiding the poisonous ones) to eating your banana peels instead of throwing them...

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INTERVIEW: Queen of tiny living Felice Cohen on her new guidebook for small spaces

Our story on New Yorker Felice Cohen's incredibly micro 90-square-foot apartment went viral when we first published...

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NYC announces opening of its first micro-apartment building, Carmel Place

Located at 335 E 27th Street, Carmel Place began as nARCHITECTS' submission into New York City's 2013 adAPT NYC...

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See inside NYC’s first micro apartment building + transforming furniture for tiny spaces

Video: Little Darling Productions with Jason Jenkins for NYC Media The winner of New York City's 2013 adAPT...

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America’s tallest man moves into NYC’s first micro apartment building

If you're wondering whether an average-sized person would feel cramped living in one of NYC's new micro apartments,...

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Nation’s largest micro-apartment development is coming to Texas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CorLoYqdhO4 While denser cities like New York City are no stranger to micro-living,...

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VIDEO: NYC’s first micro apartment building is almost ready to open

The first building of its kind in all of New York City, Carmel Place is a 55-unit structure built as part of a...

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UBC’s Nano Studios to offer affordable micro-apartments for under $700 a month

http://vimeo.com/156141434 The main motivation behind the UBC Nano Studios pilot project is affordability. In...

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The oldest mall in America now hosts 48 charming low-cost micro apartments

Built in 1828 in the Greek Revival style, Arcade Providence is a beloved landmark—the building was listed on...

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WeWork welcomes residents into its new co-living space at 110 Wall Street

WeWork’s 110 Wall Street location is already packed with seven floors of the company's signature co-working spaces...

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Here’s what NYC’s first micro apartments will look like on the inside

Located at 335 E 27th Street in Kips Bay, Manhattan's first micro-apartment building is a pilot project launched...

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Take a video tour of NYC’s first micro-unit building with apartments starting at $950 a month

My Micro New York - Trailer from Antti T Seppänen on Vimeo. The video takes viewers through the entire design...

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Former dumpster dweller launches affordable smart homes for urban millennials

Marketed as the “smallest home built for the city” that still maintains a comfortable and livable footprint,...

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Apply to live in Manhattan’s first micro apartments for as low as $950 a month

Located at 335 E 27th Street in Kips Bay, the $17 million development will have a total of 55 studios ranging...

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Donghyun Kim’s Micro-Housing Concept Aims to Turn Wasted Space into Tiny Apartments

Kim, an Architectural Designer at Neal Beckstedt Studio with an MArch from Cornell University, conceptualized his...

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NYC’s first prefab micro-unit apartment building starts to rise in Manhattan (PHOTOS)

Located between 1st Avenue and Mt. Carmel Place adjacent to a small park, the 11-story building will be made up...

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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian buy entire NYC micro-apartment building to turn it into an “urban mega-mansion”

After several months of highly publicized apartment hunting in New York City, Kim Kardashian and hubby Kanye West...

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Mindfully miniature 90-square-foot apartment makes smart use of every inch of space

Once Rowell signed her lease, she realized that every bit of furniture would have to be custom-made. With the help...

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Asia’s Wealthiest Man is Building the Cheapest Apartments in Hong Kong

In a stunning illustration if the ever-widening inequality gap, the richest man in China is currently building...

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6 Smart Tips for Cooking and Entertaining in Tiny Apartments

Terri showing an audience at the Museum of the City of New York's Making Room: New Models for Housing New Yorkers...

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IKEA Unveils PS 2014 Collection Filled with Space-Saving Furniture and Double-Duty Designs (PHOTOS)

One of our favorite pieces in the collection was this charming corner cabinet. It will be available in either salmon...

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IKEA Unveils New Line of Clever Transforming and Space-Saving Furniture Designs

Last week, we got a sneak peek of IKEA's new PS 2014 collection entitled "On the Move." The line of space-saving,...

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How to Avoid Going Insane While Sharing a Tiny Apartment with Your Significant Other

As much as we adore small spaces, it's hard to deny that living in super close quarters with your significant other...

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New Survey Shows 68% of New Yorkers Think Housing Affordability is Bad and Getting Worse

A new survey by Talking Transition, a project aimed at getting community feedback during the mayoral transition,...

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9 Small Living Tips for Couples Trying to Stay Sane in Tiny Apartments

Photo: Michael Partenio Lack of private space is probably the most obvious source of irritation for couples...

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Micro-Housing Concept Transforms Wasted Space into Tiny Apartments

What is a city to do when it has a surplus of people and a shortage of affordable places for them to live? Korean...

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San Francisco’s SmartSpace SoMa is the First Prefab Micro Housing Project in the US

Located in the heart of SoMa on Harriet Street is the SmartSpace micro housing project. Inside are 23 units each...

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Japan’s Tiny Coffin-Sized Apartments Make Your College Dorm Room Look Like a Palace

To combat a lack of affordable housing in the capital city of Tokyo, landlords have developed what are known as...

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