Modular architecture is getting popular and no wonder why- it’s super efficient. Today, we have a transportable living unit to show you called Kasita. It’s a result of Jeff Wilson’s desire to explore the limited space and functionality – he actually spent a year living in a 33 ft2 dumpster. Kasita can be used as a living space, …
If you’re seeking for a perfect retreat, we’re glad to tell you that thanks to Airbnb, you can now rent Casa Tiny. This one bedroom house is located in Puerto Escondido, Mexico and was inspired by Henry David Thoreau’s “Walden”. The house itself was finished in late 2014 by architect Aranza Arino and director Claudio Sodi. The house …
Located in Liberec, Czech Republic, Zen Houses offer a perfect balance between a modern lifestyle and relaxing surroundings. The philosophy behind this architectural project is also based on simplifying living conditions. The two volumes of the house offer three types of living areas – public, semi-public and private. The simplicity of both interior and exterior is inspired …
Smart architectural solutions keep amazing us, as well as using limited space efficiently and creatively. What OOF! Architecture firm did was used a practically uninhabitable triangular lot to make the Acute House. The Victorian weatherboard cottage and renovator’s nightmare became a compact and modern family home. The tiny lot wasn’t the only problem they faced as the previous structure was …
Coodo is a modular unit designed for a variety of uses. It can serve as a second home, office, retreat, or a fully functional living unit. This simple house is practical and gives you plenty of room for customization. First of all, let us explain its main features. Coodo is transportable so you can choose the location …
Casa Invisible is a small house with quite a unique exterior. The mirror-like windows cover the entire structure from the outside so that it completely blends in with the surrounding countryside. It’s designed by Delugan Meissl Associated Architects as a modular, prefabricated housing unit. “Casa Invisibile is a product that offers a groundbreaking alternative in an increasingly critical housing situation,” …
Tiny houses are getting more popular and when you think about it, the reasons are pretty much clear. First of all, everything inside is very compact, they are affordable and a perfect way to spend your holidays, weekends or even to turn them into a permanent residence. Alpha Tiny House is designed to maximize the space …
A pair of engineers, Tina and Luke Orlando designed one of those tiny homes we envy each time we see it. At first, they built it for themselves according to their needs- the house is pet-friendly and sustainable, with plenty of storage space. They are now selling the plans for the house in order to share …
Samuel Gonclaves is an architect from Portugal that came up with a modular housing system called Gomos System that can be completed in just a few days. Each building consists of smaller units/modules that are assembled on-site. The module or what they call it, Gomos, is made from concrete and assembled together on whatever location the buyer chooses. …
Justin Capra Foundation for Invention and Sustainable Technologies (FITS) developed Soleta zeroEnergy Houses that minimize losses and save energy by using renewable energy sources (geothermal energy, solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectricity). The main material used in the construction of the houses is wood since it gives off warmth and doesn’t need too much maintenance. SoletaOne house is …