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Couple transform old army truck into 72-square-foot off-grid home on wheels

When Tom and Sophie felt the need to travel, they knew they wanted to do it on their own terms. After years of...

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This jet black RV is designed for intrepid travelers who like to explore in style

Clad in jet black, corrugated metal siding and renewable Brazilian hardwood, the Draper is an impressive tiny home...

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An off-grid cabin on a remote island is inspired by Japanese design

Tasmania-based firm Maguire + Devine Architects has created a gorgeous Japanese-inspired, off-grid tiny cabin...

Space pod home in a forest setting

The SPACE pod from IO House lets you go off-grid in style

Who says that off-grid living is in conflict with living in style? Not the designers behind The SPACE, a portable...

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Tiny home resort opens in idyllic forest setting in Wisconsin

Tucked into over 100 acres of lush forestscape, a tiny home village is making a name for itself as the first large-scale...

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These 3D-printed off-grid tiny houses can withstand hurricanes and earthquakes

These 3D-printed off-grid homes manufactured by Ukrainian startup PassivDom are not only 100% self-sufficient -...

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The Air Opus pop-up camper inflates in 90 seconds flat

The Air Opus Camper makes on-the-road living easy with an amazing self-inflating system that pops up in 90 seconds...

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The Droplet is a light-filled teardrop trailer inspired by Scandinavian design

The world of tiny campers just got a lot cuter thanks to the Droplet. The Scandinavian-inspired teardrop trailer...

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The gorgeous Roadhaus RV soaks up sunlight with a glass-enclosed roof

From the Wyoming-based company Wheelhaus comes the amazing Roadhaus - a tiny house/RV hybrid that measures 10.5...

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Low-impact ‘Outside House’ is built on an old lava flow in the mountains of Maui

Oregon-based firm FLOAT Architectural Research and Design recently built the "Outside House" for a client who wants...

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This light-filled tiny house is made almost entirely of reclaimed wood

Proving that repurposed materials can be used to create gorgeous design, this 26-foot-long Legacy tiny home is...

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This Living Vehicle can take you completely off grid for a month

HofArc's new Living Vehicle may just be the future of off-grid living thanks to its dynamic combination of glossy...

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These hurricane-proof floating homes are packed with green features

These solar-powered, zero-emissions floating homes are packed with green goodness. Designed by Dutch architect...

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TAXA unveils ultra-lightweight Mantis camper with pop-up roof

The camper designers at TAXA Outdoors have outdone themselves with their latest off-grid masterpiece. Weighing...

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Student-built solar-powered tiny home represents new vision for the American dream

The future of tiny home design is looking very bright. A team of students from Sacramento State, working under...

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Floating Olson Kundig home makes way for Washington wildlife

Seattle's Olson Kundig Architects unveiled a brilliant T-shaped home called Rimrock whose elongated design 'floats'...

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9 incredible pod homes to help you win at off-grid living

If your #lifegoals include living off the grid in some stunning locale, then check this out: we've rounded up the...

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This mini caravan with a telescopic roof is the stuff of off-grid dreams

The Slidavan Caravan is an ultra-compact, lightweight caravan with a handy telescopic roof that can be fully extended...

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Snail-inspired retreat is the perfect escape for nature lovers

Although you certainly wouldn't be able to carry this shell-shaped structure on your back, the El Caracol retreat...

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Off-grid Tent House takes the roughing-it out of camping in New Zealand

For those that are looking to go off-grid, but don't want the fuss that comes with setting up camp, Architect...

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This Oregon dome home could be yours – if aliens don’t come for it first

We can't guarantee that aliens will visit you in this eco dome - but we're pretty sure that they'd be drawn to...

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Cool homestead retreat with vintage trailer brings glamping to Mojave desert

Architect Andreas M. Larisch is revamping the homestead movement for those who'd prefer a little luxury with their...

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Airstream unveils super compact, lightweight travel trailer for $30K

Light as a feather! Airstream has just unveiled designs for the ultra-lightweight Nest, a 16-foot travel trailer....

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Solar-powered Tonke Camper brings a hint of nostalgia to off-grid living

Although the mahogany cladding on the Tonke Woodline Camper may seem like a blast from the past, this camper is...

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Glass-encased circular Solo House snakes through a Spanish forest

Brussels-based Office KGDVS just unveiled an amazing glass-enclosed circular building that winds through a lush...

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Solar-powered EarthCruiser camper expands at the push of a button

Even experienced road warriors need some extra space now and then. Thankfully, the roof of the new EarthCruiser...

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$63k tiny home manages to feel open and airy in just 188 square feet

As much as we love tiny home living, it can be undeniably cramped sometimes. The home builders from Tumbleweed...

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Savvy seniors are buying tiny homes to enjoy their golden years in off-grid style

There's no rule that says tiny home living has to be just for the young. In fact, seniors are starting a new trend...

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The 60k tiny house of the future can be controlled with a smartphone

Most tiny homes are built with the simple life in mind, so what to do if you love technology as much as you love...

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Experience the good old days of off-grid living at the El Cosmico vintage trailer park

Although some may think that tiny home design is a relatively new concept, trailer living has been around almost...

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