Have you ever thought, “I’d like to scale down my life, live simpler, smaller”? Or maybe you have some rural land where you relax on weekends and holidays. And it wouldn’t hurt if you helped the environment as a bonus, right? Well, check out the Containers of Hope affordable housing unit, designed by architect Benjamin Garcia Saxe. [...]
Small Houses
Solar Powered Halo Home Built by Students
The Halo Home located in Göteborg, Sweden was built by a team of students for entry in the Solar Decathlon China. Halo is named after the shining circle around the sun. This little home is completely sustainable and powered by the sun. Pretty cool, right? The core is the heart of the home and contains the [...]
538 Sq. Ft. Cottage in Sweden
Situated on a beautiful lake in Kalvsvik, Sweden this beautiful lakeside cottage was built in 1934 and renovated in 2008. The gorgeous 538 Sq. Ft. cottage features an open kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, bed loft and a large patio. The kitchen is open and airy and is connected directly with the living room so that you can cook [...]
Little Stilt Beach House in Italy
Close your eyes and imagine living on the beautiful coastline of Pescara, Italy. Hearing the waves, smelling the salt water day after day. Now imagine that the house that you’re living in is a tiny beach house perched up high on stilts above the sand. Sound like a dream? Think again! The amazingly built Trabocco [...]
Cozy and Romantic LOFTY Stone Cottage
This tiny LOFTY cottage is a guest post by Pamela Putnam What a cozy, romantic escape for couples! The LOFTY cottage near St. Ives Bay, Cornwall, United Kingdom, offers a relaxing luxury break in the peace and tranquility of the verdant West Country away from the hubbub of daily life. Enter through the front door [...]
Couple Sharing 320 Sq. Ft. Modern Tiny House
Tiny homes often face challenges related to codes and zoning, but some are conventionally permitted and totally legal. Alex and Allison built their striking, modern 320-square foot home legally as an “accessory dwelling,” a type of small house that shares a lot with a larger, primary dwelling. But in their unique case, they bought an [...]
768 Sq. Ft. Seaside Cottage With Rejuvenating Views
Who wouldn’t love spending some time in a quaint 768 Sq. Ft. seaside cottage on the beautiful coastline of Cape Breton Island in Canada? Eagle Pass is the perfect getaway spot for anyone looking for some peace and quiet with a view. Situated on a 7-acre property, five minutes away from the Cabot Trail, Eagle [...]