Earlier this year I showed you this garage that was converted into a small modern house. It’s unique because of it’s multifunctional interior design. But also because it was originally an unwanted and abandoned garage. There are sliding doors that can optionally cover the entire house, giving the resident maximum privacy. Even when it’s all [...]
Small Houses
Hart Cottage: A 1959 Sarasota School Island Retreat on Keewaydin Island
Hart Cottage on Keewaydin Island, Florida, represents a distinctive example of the Sarasota School of Architecture—a regional modernist movement that emerged in Southwest Florida during the mid-20th century. Designed by architect Bert Brosmith and built in 1959, this small island cottage demonstrates how thoughtful design can create harmony between built structures and their natural surroundings. [...]
The Little Hobbit House Built for $25k in Texas
Gary Zuker is the owner of this little hobbit house in Texas. In 1989 he built it by hand for about $25,000 and lots of labor. The home took three years to complete. He is a University of Texas computer engineer with no carpentry experience before this project. In total, the space is about 830-square-feet [...]
LaMar Alexander 14×14 Off-Grid Solar Cabin: 400 SF Built for Under $2000 in Utah
LaMar Alexander of Simple Solar Homesteading built a 14×14 off-grid solar cabin in Utah with a full loft for just under $2,000 in new materials. The 400 square foot home (including loft) operates entirely off-grid with 600 watts of solar and 400 watts of wind power, providing all modern conveniences, including WiFi, TV, microwave, washer, [...]
Tumbleweed Harbinger: 310-407 SF Small House with Optional Bedroom and Full Appliances
The Tumbleweed Harbinger offers 310-407 square feet of living space on a permanent foundation, providing more room than trailer-based tiny houses while maintaining the company’s efficient design principles. Available in one or two-bedroom configurations, the Harbinger includes space for full-size appliances including washer, dryer, dishwasher, and range with oven. Harbinger Specifications Designer: Tumbleweed Houses (Jay [...]
Bordeaux Garage Conversion: 441 SF Modern Small House with Sleeping Loft
French architect firm Fabre de Marien transformed a double car garage in Bordeaux, France into a 441 square foot modern small house. The conversion features floor-to-ceiling glass doors, wood exterior cladding, a sloped ceiling that rises toward the rear, and a sleeping loft with skylight. The design maximizes natural light through the glass front while [...]
Villa Mecklin: Wedge-Shaped Waterfront House in Finland with Pine Interior
Villa Mecklin by Huttunen-Lipasti-Pakkanen Architects demonstrates how distinctive geometry and natural materials create compelling small architecture. This wedge-shaped waterfront house in Finland features pine walls, floors, and ceilings throughout, with large windows that frame the lake scenery. The angular porch extends living space outdoors while the minimalist interior maintains focus on the surrounding landscape. Design [...]