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Costa Rican eco-lodge is made of reclaimed wood from a 100-year-old home

Costa Rican architectural firm Gussa has unveiled a peaceful eco-lodge located on the country's beautiful Caribbean...

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Off-grid geodesic cabins by FUGU can handle harsh climates

From remote snow-covered mountains to idyllic beaches in far-flung corners of the earth, Parisian studio FUGU has...

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Off-grid tiny cabin in Australia is just the place for a digital detox in the new year

Last year, we featured CABN's collection of gorgeous, off-grid cabins that are designed to offer a serene respite...

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Jendretzki Design envisions an eco retreat for NYC's Rat Island

New York-based Jendretzki Design has proposed building an off-grid eco resort on NYC's remote Rat Island. The...

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Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life in these bamboo huts built on a remote Vietnamese beach

When it comes to completely disconnecting from the stresses of everyday life, sometimes it's worth the while to...

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The Lantern is a portable home wrapped in a natural woven lattice

London-based firm Emulsion Architecture has designed a serene, portable home to serve as versatile lodging that...

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Minimalist cabin in the Netherlands allows glampers to relax in style

From fancy safari tents to futuristic pods, there are various levels of glamping these days. But for those looking...

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Get away from it all in this tiny hut tucked into a Lithuanian forest

Designed by Ema Butrimaviciute of Lithuanian studio Utopium, the Etno Hut is a 150-square-foot, off-grid retreat...

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These Australian tiny cabins are designed to help us disconnect

We all need a little digital detox once in a while, and these beautiful off-grid cabins are the ideal answer to...

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Solar-powered glass PurePod cabins provide the ultimate connection with nature

For those looking to commune with nature, these sustainable all-glass cabins located in idyllic landscapes around...

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Stunning multi-level bamboo home stands deep in the mountains of Bali

We've always loved IBUKU's beautiful bamboo structures, but their latest project, the Ananda House, is simply stunning....

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Egg-shaped wooden pod retreat in France inspired by real life 'bird charmer'

Mr Plocq's Caballon is a beautiful 160-square-foot wooden pod located on the banks of the Loire river estuary....

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Go way off-grid in this beautiful bamboo hut tucked into Bali's lush mountains

Adventurous travelers looking to go way, way off grid will love this beautiful bamboo haven located deep in Bali's...

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Beautiful cedar home stands high on stilts to accommodate heavy snowfall in Japan

Fukushima-based firm Life Style Koubou has embedded a beautiful vacation home in the middle of an evergreen forest...

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Sweden is putting stressed-out people in tiny glass 'chillout cabins'

Can nature really be the cure for stress? Sweden wants to find out - so it's sending five people in extremely stressful...