Perched six meters above the forest floor and anchored to living pine trees on a steep Norwegian hillside, the Woodnest Treehouse cabins in Odda, Norway are some of the most extraordinary tiny structures ever built. Designed by architecture studio Helen & Hard, each cabin covers just 15 square meters (roughly 160 square feet) yet contains [...]
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The Cabins at Angel Springs: A Rustic Tiny Cabin Getaway Near Georgetown, Texas
Tucked away near Georgetown, Texas, The Cabins at Angel Springs – Woodland offers a cozy rustic escape surrounded by peaceful countryside views. With warm wood interiors, a relaxing porch swing, and a quiet setting filled with wildlife sightings, this charming little cabin looks like the perfect getaway for anyone wanting to slow down and unwind. [...]
Terran Robotics Is Building Adobe Homes with AI-Powered Robots in Central Texas
A startup south of Austin is revolutionizing the construction industry by using robots to build homes out of clay pulled directly from the ground. This innovative approach, led by Terran Robotics in Luling, Texas, aims to lower costs and drastically reduce the carbon footprint of new home construction. Image courtesy of KXAN on YouTube How the [...]
Pumice House: Strawbale Tiny Home in New Zealand with 200 Barley Straw Bales
Innovative building methods always catch my attention, and this unique tiny home in New Zealand is a perfect example of how creativity and sustainability can come together. Known as the Pumice House, this sculptural straw bale tiny home was built using around 200 bales of barley straw—a recycled agricultural byproduct—and finished with a lime-based plaster [...]
Wobbly Hobbit: $35K Pentagon-Shaped Cob and Timber Tiny House with Green Roof
Explore the Wobbly Hobbit, a $35K pentagon-shaped tiny house built with cob, timber, and ICF featuring a green roof, masonry stove, wine barrel furniture, and rainwater collection in British Columbia.
6-Day Cob + Straw Immersion Workshop in May!
While tiny houses on wheels are popular for their mobility, sustainable structures built with cob and straw are super sustainable and often very affordable, not to mention gorgeous. Here’s your chance to learn everything you need to know to build your own cob home, and get hands-on experience. Mud Dauber School of Natural Building in [...]
Wee Nook Hobbit-Style Cabin in Tennessee
Maybe you disagree, but I don’t think I’ll ever tire of looking at Hobbit Holes! Each has unique features, but all call back to the source material with round doors, wooden accents, and a warm and cozy vibe. This one in Tennessee is no exception. The 360-square-foot space is a great spot to unwind and [...]