Novel micro-cabin concertinas down for between-use storage

Here's a novel take on tiny living that could be a good fit as a home office or guest accommodation for those with limited space. Named the Iwi, the concertina-like structure can be compressed into a much smaller size and stowed away when not in use.

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Rustic tiny house has a spacious interior and a balcony up top

Lisa's 30 x 10 Tiny Home stands out from the crowd with a distinctive rustic design. The towable home also contains a roomy and well-proportioned interior layout that includes a home office area, two bedrooms, and even boasts a small balcony area.

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Micro-cabin with rock-like finish blends into a French forest

Back in 2014, Bureau constructed a novel rock-like dwelling named Antoine that blends into the Swiss Alps. The firm has now followed up with another literature-inspired micro-cabin named Thérèse with a rocky exterior finish.

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Kitchen maker incorporates offcuts into attractive tiny house build

Finding itself with a steady supply of offcuts, kitchen maker Konga hit upon a clever idea: why not put it all to good use in a tiny house? The result is an attractive non-towable dwelling that can run on or off-the-grid and starts at $59,000.

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Solar-powered houseboat floats benefits of tiny house design

The Fàng Sōng, by Crossboundaries, is inspired by tiny house design and features a space-saving interior layout. The houseboat gets power from solar panels, allowing it to cruise for up to 50 km per day in ideal conditions.

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Light-filled Yggdrasil tiny house is compact but not cramped

Measuring a length of just 6 m, the Yggdrasil tiny house, by France's Baluchon, is compact but not cramped thanks to a simple interior layout with flexible and storage-filled furniture, and the use of generous glazing to maximize daylight inside.

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Low-cost tiny house offers lots of options, including off-grid freedom

The Maya is a relatively affordable tiny house that offers a well-proportioned interior layout for two and comes with a lot of options for customers to tailor it to their needs, including being able to run fully off-the-grid.

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Edelweiss increases floorspace with stacked approach to small living

Some tiny houses increase living space by going extra wide, others expand in size. However, the Edelweiss, by Romania's Cabini, goes in another direction with a dwelling that stacks one tiny house on top of another.

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Baluchon squeezes full-time home and office into tiny 20-ft-long frame

Baluchon's latest tiny house measures just 6 m in length. However, despite its compact size, the Milanda packs everything necessary to serve as a comfortable full-time residence to its owner in northern France – including a well-lit home office.

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