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A two-level home with stone accents, large windows and a patio leading to a green lawn.

Cottage Rock tiny home nurtures healthy living and nature

The project began with a client brief by rock-climber enthusiasts who wanted to escape the hustle and bustle of...

Black Yakisugi siding on the home's front facade.

This backyard cottage in Seattle is only 800 square feet

Everyone has their idea for the perfect home. For this couple, it's a comfortable crash pad with natural elements...

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Bright and airy Sycamore tiny house hits the market for $90k

Wichita-based tiny house builder Made Relative recently unveiled its fourth custom home — Sycamore, a 320-square-foot...

a one-level tiny home with a porch and overhanging shade. the porch is decorated with furniture, including a table and chairs. a mother and her two daughters sit on the porch, smiling for the camera.

Tiny living helps this family cut costs and find balance

When one tiny house is just a bit too tiny, why not get two? One single mom who flipped houses for a living decided...

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Interactive maps show top 10 states for off-grid lifestyles

Homesteading was a way of life for generations while the world developed industrialization and created cities of...

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Do people in tiny houses live more sustainably?

Minimalist living is as old as time, but the tiny house trend sweeping across North America and Europe has influenced...

tiny home between two buildings with large glass door opened

Tiny house in Tokyo funnels light indoors with a curved roof

After spending a decade commuting to teach at Tokyo’s Waseda University and Art Architecture School, architect...

The Truck Surf Hotel is a traveling retreat that hits the best surf spots in Europe and Africa

The Truck Surf Hotel is a traveling retreat that hits the best surf spots in Europe and Africa

Good news, surfers! The surf is always up at the ultra-cool Truck Surf Hotel - a converted Mercedes Actros truck...

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DIY tiny cabin is made out of old skateboards and a horse trough

When it comes to DIY, sometimes just one simple tool can make all of the difference. Nick Orso spent two years...

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Architects squeeze an ethereal art gallery into a narrow Shanghai alleyway

Chinese studio Wutopia Lab converted a dim, dark alleyway between two buildings into a beautiful, light-filled...

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IKEA teams up with NASA to design out-of-this-world space saving furniture

IKEA is teaming up with NASA for the coolest collaboration this side of the moon. The Swedish furniture giant wants...

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These 8 amazing van conversions will inspire you to ditch the grid for the nomadic life

Perhaps it's the spring weather, but hitting the open road and exploring suddenly seems like a more appealing...

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Artist builds incredible stained-glass cabin in the middle of the woods

Those who live in glass houses… probably wish they had held out for this gorgeous, hand-crafted stained glass...

JPDA’s clever furniture piece solves a common studio apartment layout issue

JPDA's clever furniture piece solves a common studio apartment layout issue

JPDA's Jordan Parnass, Anthony Moon and Sean Karns designed the millwork insertion specifically for the small space...

See IKEA’s storage-maximizing makeover of a 300-sq-ft studio apartment in the Bronx

See IKEA's storage-maximizing makeover of a 300-sq-ft studio apartment in the Bronx

Will and Delvon faced some common challenges in their 300-square-foot studio apartment. "With a wedding...

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