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Slovak company Ecocapsule has just debuted their newest egg-shaped micro-unit — SPACE, a tiny mobile home with semi off-grid capabilities. Developed as a more affordable alternative to the fully off-grid Ecocapsule...

The popularity of micro-apartments has really taken off over the years as cities continue to seek affordable solutions for growing populations. However, one particular renovation of a Victorian-era townhouse by design firm...

Making tiny spaces livable is a complex process, but innovative space-saving features can yield amazing results. Italian architect Leonardo Di Chiara converted a 96-square-foot structure on wheels into the aVoid House - a...

The micro-housing trend has really taken off over the last decade, and a new age of tiny urban homes is now upon us. Created by James Law Cybertecture, the Opod Tube House is made from a repurposed concrete pipe and designed...

The old adage "necessity is the mother of invention" is never more appropriate than when trying to design a beautiful home in an extremely tiny space. Paris-based Batiik Studio managed to create a spectacular home out of...

Space-efficient design is of the utmost importance when creating livable tiny spaces like this beautiful 344-square-foot studio located in Budapest, Hungary...

Founded in August 2013 as a “transitional micro-housing” pilot project, the self-governed, peer-supported Opportunity Village Eugene is home to 30 otherwise homeless individuals and couples...

http://vimeo.com/156141434 The main motivation behind the UBC Nano Studios pilot project is affordability. In an interview with CBC News, Andrew Parr, UBC’s managing director of student housing, said that not only is the...

The architects created soft intersections between public and private spaces and social fabrics between neighbors. This design attitude separates the concepts of space and size, proving that micro-living doesn't have to be...

The categories of the program included: Excellence in Affordable Housing Design, Creating Community Connection Award, Community-Informed Design Award and Housing Accessibility – Alan J...

To mirror Hong Kong's culture, SCADpad Asia combines East Asian symbolism with water motifs to reference the port city's coastal surroundings. Designed by SCAD painting alumnus Will Penny, a pastel-colored geometric facade...

Designed by SCAD fibers alumna Trish Andersen, SCADpad Europe is clad in large wooden panels painted with a diamond pattern and vibrant blue lacquer finish...

According to the 2012 U.S. Census, there are 105 million parking spaces in the United States--a number that roughly translates to five parking spaces for every registered car. As personal automobile ownership declines and...

Situated between the SCADpad community garden and a parking space-sized exterior courtyard, SCADpad North America features large windows that overlook its adjacent spaces as well as the Atlanta city skyline and freeway...

Tiny homes are becoming more and more popular, and new design ideas seem to pop up every other day. We've seen some pretty impressive micro dwellings from all over the world, but this miniature masterpiece from Tucson Arizona...