The Cosmos Tiny Home Features a Cozy Netted Upstairs Area for Reading & Chilling

The Cosmos tiny home, designed by Plume, cleverly addresses the challenge of limited space typical of French tiny houses, which are constrained by the country’s strict towing laws. Measuring just 20 feet in length and built on a double-axle trailer, the home maximizes its compact ...

This Couple Bought a 19th-Century Schoolhouse for $210,000 and Made It Their Family Home—Take a Look Inside

Danielle and Kreg Jones, a couple with a passion for historic architecture and home renovation, turned a 19th-century schoolhouse into their family home. In 2021, after five years of searching, they found the North Weare Schoolhouse in New Hampshire. The building, listed on the National ...

Triangular Wooden Cabin Unfolds On River’s Shore Near Alps as a Fishermen’s Retreat

The Kanna cabin, designed by Laure Friès, serves as a serene fishermen’s retreat along the shores of the Marlens’ water body near the Alps. Its triangular design, standing at 4.5 meters tall, allows anglers an optimal vantage point for fishing, all while blending harmoniously ...

Snøhetta Builds a Timber School in Norway with 90% Energy Self-Sufficiency

Snøhetta’s timber school in Kautokeino, Norway, named Čoarvemátta, is a remarkable feat of sustainable architecture, achieving 90% energy self-sufficiency despite the region’s harsh Arctic climate. Located north of the Arctic Circle, where temperatures can plummet to ...

This ‘Plant-Based’ Cabin in Austin Eliminates Heavily Processed or Synthesized Materials

The Cross Cabin, designed by Moontower Design Build in Austin, Texas, represents a groundbreaking approach to sustainable architecture by eliminating heavily processed or synthesized materials. Completed in 2023, this “plant-based” cabin is a model of holistic design that ...

Flintstones-like Home is Built Around 200 Million-Year-old Red Rock in Colorado–And is Now For Sale

Nestled in the scenic town of Larkspur, Colorado, a unique two-bedroom home built around a 200-million-year-old red rock is now up for sale, offering a true blend of modern living and natural history. The $989,900 property, known as “The Rock House,” is more than just ...

This Sleek All-Black Tiny Home Proves How Less Is More With This Simple & Compact Layout

The Sun Valley tiny home, designed by Ridgeline Tiny Homes in Australia, epitomizes the philosophy that less is more. With its sleek all-black exterior and compact design, this tiny home makes efficient use of its 23.7-foot length and 15.4 square-meter interior. The sloping roof and ...

World’s Largest Mass Timber Airport Opens to Travelers in Portland, Oregon

Portland International Airport (PDX) has opened its newly expanded main terminal, showcasing the world’s largest mass timber structure in an airport setting. The $2 billion renovation, designed by ZGF Architects, doubles the airport’s capacity, enabling it to handle up to ...

The Kemi Tiny Home Is a Scandinavian-Influenced Dwelling with a $50K Price Tag

The Kemi tiny home, designed by Dragon Tiny Homes, is a compact yet stylish dwelling inspired by Scandinavian design, offering a serene and minimalist living experience. Priced at $50,000, this 20-foot-long home is built on a double-axle trailer, making it an ideal option for those ...
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