Tag: Energy Efficiency
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3D Printed House and Car Share Energy
Architects from the firm SOM, in collaboration with the University of Tennessee and researchers from the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have come up with an innovative tiny home design, which is based on the concept of “integrated energy”. The home is called Additive Manufacturing Integrated Energy Structure, or AMIE 1.0 and…
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Father and Son Build Their Own Tiny Home
Architects William Yudchitz of Revelations Architects/Builders and his son Daniel recently completed an awesome off-the-grid tiny house, which they plan to use as a family getaway. It is located on the scenic shores of Lake Superior in Wisconsin and should offer a relaxing getaway. The cabin is called NEST, and is located only 130 feet…
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Old Barn Turned Into a Modern Home
Here is another example of a great conversion project, which breathes new life into a structure built a long time ago. The project was dubbed Ancient Party Barn and the conversion was carried out by the firm Liddicoat & Goldhill. The home is located near Folkestone, Kent, which is one of the most scenic areas…
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Lovely Tiny Cabin on Wheels
The so-called Collingwood cabin was created by the Canadian builder Güte. It was inspired by shepherd wagons of the past, while it also bears all the hallmarks of a camper, and a modern tiny home. It’s mostly made of wood, and can sleep a whole family, so it’s a great choice for any eco-conscious glamping…
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Student Housing Made From Shipping Containers
There has been a bit of a lull in shipping container housing projects lately, though it seems the trend is still alive and well. The Danish firm CPH Containers are planning to build affordable student housing using repurposed shipping containers. They will be doing so in collaboration with Søren Nielsen of Vandkunsten Architects, and the…