This park model cabin by Nor’Wester Industries combines the aesthetic of a traditional cabin with the mobility and zoning advantages of an RV classification. The design offers more space than typical tiny houses while maintaining a rustic, cabin-like appearance. Video Tour: Park Model Cabin
Architect Andreas Stavropoulos converted a cargo trailer into a mobile office that he can tow with a Honda CR-V. The design features an opening ramp door that creates an indoor-outdoor workspace and a 135-watt solar panel for powering electronics. Cargo Trailer Office Photo by Mark Compton
The Fab Lab House, designed by the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC), was selected to compete in the Solar Decathlon Europe competition in Madrid, Spain. This innovative tiny house features integrated solar power, environmental monitoring, and smart home technology. Fab Lab House Exterior
The “Nut Room” by Baumraum Architects is a modern treehouse located in Germany. Named for its walnut-like shape, this elevated structure features eight asymmetric posts, abundant windows, and a distinctive contemporary design. Nut Room Treehouse
The Dome Garden in Coleford, Gloucestershire offers geodesic dome accommodations in England’s ancient Forest of Dean. Located between two rivers known for canoeing and fishing, this glamping destination provides self-contained dome lodging for couples and families. Dome Garden Setting
The Penguin House in Tokyo, designed by architect Yasuhiro Yamashita of Tekuto, demonstrates how Japanese architecture maximizes limited urban space. Built on just 322 square feet of land, the three-story home achieves 899 square feet of floor space through vertical design and clever space utilization. Penguin House Exterior
Matlacha, Florida is known for its collection of colorful, eclectic small structures. This fishing village on Pine Island features funky architecture, artistic buildings, and a distinctive character that attracts tiny house enthusiasts. Video Tour: Matlacha’s Funky Houses
The pleasure of simple living attracts people from all walks of life, and the wide variety of tiny house possibilities accommodates them all. There are no specific rules for tiny houses—just the underlying concept of simplicity and the environmental responsibility and de-cluttering that comes with it. Mobile Tiny Houses For people who want to be…
Theresa Stevens lives in a tiny house in northern California. This video tour shows her outdoor shower, mini kitchen, bedroom loft, and living space. Video: Theresa’s Tiny House Tour
Dawn and Scott Hines of North Carolina were looking for a certain kind of tiny house: something portable, cozy, a temporary home away from home. They bought tiny house building plans, but needed to make some adjustments in order for them to work. But with no construction or architectural experience between them, what was to…
