Category: International
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Clever Transformation of a Small Apartment That Now Includes a Secret Kids’ Playroom
Living in small or even tiny apartments is the reality for many urban dwellers these days, and while such living arrangements can be ideal for singles and couples, having kids does pose a problem. But the Polish design firm Mode:lina Studio came up with a very clever solution to this conundrum in the case of…
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Tiny House Made of Cork
Ecobubo, a Portuguese startup, has recently completed a tiny dwelling of the same name that’s made of cork. The primary function of this tiny house is to serve as a nature escape for two, since the home is located in the woods and lacks the space and amenities, which would make it suitable as a…
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Shifting Walls Offer Privacy in This Tiny Home
While living in small spaces is still quite a novelty for most people in North America, it is quite an accepted practice in most of the rest of the world. Especially in China, where livable space is hard to come by in most urban areas. This tiny, L-shaped home recently completed in Beijing is a…
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Small and Modern Nearly Passive Home
Small homes might well be the answer for people looking to downsize, but are not quite ready to go all the way to a tiny home. Small homes, which usually measure upwards of 400 sq ft are also more fitting for families, while still allowing great overall savings. This so-called starter home was designed by…
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Tent House Brings Nature Inside
While I’m not sure I’d dare live in a tent in Australia, there is no denying that the local firm Sparks Architects did an amazing job designing this home. It is located about 20 minutes away from Sunshine Coast in Australia and is surrounded by rainforest. The tent-like roof stretching across this residence provides shade…