Archive for April, 2011
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
This little 600 sq. ft. cabin maximizes it’s space with lots of big windows that are cantilevered to bring the outdoors inside. It’s a great idea that you normally only see in much bigger houses, and it really works.



Small Modern River Cabin (via DigsDigs)
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Thursday, April 14th, 2011

I just want to see the look on my their friend’s faces when they tell them they have to sleep in the shipping container. I think once they see it, they probably get pretty excited about sleeping out there.

Read more at Tiny House Blog
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Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

I love the simplicity of this design. Basically three rooms, but a lovely design. And (of course) a great view from the patio!

View at PureKitchen
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Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

Arch Daily has a great video up about a dome built on Peka Peka Beach, in New Zealand. It totally makes me want to build a dome.
Read more at ArchDaily
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Monday, April 11th, 2011

The Bioscleave House is nothing if not disconcerting, and that’s part of the design. Built by husband and wife artists Arakawa and Madeline Gins, the Bioscleave House is meant to be a method to cheat death. Their theory goes that “if you get comfortable, death isn’t far behind.” And clearly you won’t get comfortable at the Bioscleave House!
Oh, and it’s for sale for a cool $4 million!
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Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

House Contained is a beautiful, modern home made from five shipping containers in Kansas City, Missouri. Far from drab and dingy, this home is light, airy and very comfortable looking on the inside. Just check out these wonderful pictures!


Read more at Home Contained (via Jetson Green)
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Friday, April 1st, 2011

Built to take advantage of environmental factors such as sun and wind, rotating dome houses are becoming more popular around the world. I like the way they look, too.
Read more at WebUrbanist
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