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A young couple creates a dreamy Scandinavian-inspired yurt home in Oregon

When filmmaker Zach Both decided to hit pause on his itinerant lifestyle after three years on the road in a self-converted...

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Old ruins are transformed into a cozy, off-grid guesthouse in France

From afar, this quaint guesthouse seems like a pile of rubble — but take a closer look and you’ll find a tiny...

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A traditional log cabin in Colorado is the perfect winter wonderland retreat

The cold winter months are almost upon us and what better way to enjoy a snowy vacation than staying in a beautiful...

Timber and glass cabin raised on stilts surrounded by grass and trees

Off-grid Glass Cabin is built of recycled materials on reclaimed Iowan prairie

Indianapolis-based architecture and design studio atelierRISTING recently completed the Glass Cabin, a family retreat...

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This low-cost forest house on stilts is a minimalist dream in Vietnam

This charming forest house on stilts allows two people to experience the beauty and simplicity of living in a remote...

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Exquisite Japanese house wraps around a generations-old tree

The line between nature and architecture is often blurred in Japan to beautiful effect. Japanese architect Takashi...

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This solar-powered cabin is a dreamy green getaway in the Colorado Mountains

Perched on a rocky cliff at 10,000 feet, this pair of solar-powered cabins offer unique views of Colorado’s Sangre...

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London considers banning wood-burning stoves to tackle air pollution

Wood-burning stoves could be producing up to one third of London's fine particle pollution, according to figures...

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Coal barge in London converted into a sophisticated floating home

A 1924 barge in London has been transformed into an amazing floating home. The historic Humber Keel cargo boat...

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This huge 'tiny house' on wheels can fit a family of five!

Tiny homes are a huge hit - but we've never seen one this big before! The Pemberly is a traveling house made from...

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Tiny cave-like cabin pops up in the Welsh Hills

If adventure with comfort is your cup of tea, you'll love off-grid glamping at Arthur's Cave. Inspired by the legendary...

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Enchanting tiny home combines rustic French charm and modern luxury

Rustic French charm and modern luxury come together in this beautiful tiny home on wheels. France’s tiny house...

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The Grandview Barrel Sauna is a backyard oasis for the entire family

Saunas at resorts are great - but having a personal one in your own backyard is even better! This barrel-shaped...

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This cozy cottage sits on stilts made out of recycled gas pipes

This year-round cottage on stilts in Canada, designed for a couple and their son, floats above a lakeside site...

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Modern lodge in the Rocky Mountains produces as much energy as it consumes

Colorado architecture firm Arch11 replaced a small stone cabin with a contemporary net-zero energy retreat in the...

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