2020 stopped life as normal but also started new trends and accelerated some trends with rocket fuel. A trend already gaining a lot of steam for the last few years is the Accessory Dwelling Units or ADU. Accessory Dwelling Units are a fun, ingenious solution for several reasons and likely to become
Accessory dwelling unit floor plans for studio, one-bedroom, and two bedrooms. Attached, detached, and garage conversion ADUs.
An ADU is called an Accessory Dwelling Unit. Other names include backyard cottage, in-law unit, or granny flat. This is essentially a tiny home. Here are ten tips to help you with your ADU project.
Everyone has their own understanding of how a house should look. Some feel the coziest in a small dwelling next to the woods while others dream about owning a big property with a basketball court next to a lake.
Featuring an alternative layout for the stairs, kitchen and bathroom, this all-wood modern tiny dwelling is part of a project to build extra housing for the Games.
Discover the beauty of minimalism and complexity in our latest housing project. Our modular houses are designed with a simple aesthetic, but are part of a complex urban plan that allows for successive expansion. With the ability to customize your living space and the visually stunning result of combining the houses in the urban plan, this project is a testament to the power of simplicity and the whole being greater than the sum of its parts.
Explore top tiny house with garage projects that maximize living space and offer practical storage solutions in a compact footprint.
Prague-based architectural firm Jan Tyrpekl recently revealed its latest tiny house project, a 30-sq-m dwelling perched above concrete pillars named Zen House that's nestled in the tranquil landscape of Hainburg an der Donau, Austria.
The Macdonald Road House replaces a modest, single storey attached dwelling – one of a triplex built in the 1980s – and occupies a prominent
IWI, the smallest nomad studio. IWI is an architectural project that offers the user a living space that adapts to their lifestyle. It is a product developed and patented in Ecuador by the architects Juan Ruiz and Amelia Tapia. The living space is built in wood by Computer Numerical Controlled technology (CNC milling), creating an industrialized product that allows its universality, mass production and easy assembly and disassembly.
Imagine a dwelling that seamlessly blends with nature, its organic curves echoing the gentle slopes of the surrounding landscape. This is no ordinary abode, but a architectural marvel that challenges conventional notions of home design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, every line and form is a harmonious celebration of simplicity and sustainability. Step inside […]
Tiny houses have taken the housing world by storm, offering a unique blend of functionality and charm. But what happens when you add a front porch to these cozy dwellings? The result is simply magical. Let’s explore the enchanting world of tiny houses with front porches that not only enhance their visual appeal but also […]
Modernist architecture has the best public relations managers since the name itself evokes notions like “contemporary” or “current,” while brutalism sounds like a metal band struggling to create an adjective. While quite recent, modernism isn’t defined by being “new,” rather, it’s a design philosophy that celebrates experimentation and rejects rules.
Remember Alek's amazing DIY tiny house on wheels that I showed you a while back? If you haven't seen it be sure you check it out because it's one of my favorite designs. And now I'm glad
The super compact tiny house, located a short drive out of Sydney, Australia is a real charmer. Built by school friends Beck and Reece, the project was an experiment into creating a truly downsized dwelling that still had absolutely everything you need t
Dreaming of a simpler life nestled amidst nature? Look no further than the magic of Scandinavian tiny houses! These miniature marvels blend functionality with breathtaking aesthetics, offering everything you need in a design that stuns. Embark on a journey through light-filled interiors, clever storage solutions, and a connection to the outdoors that will leave you […]
Image 60 of 62 from gallery of A Concrete Cut / Pitsou Kedem Architects. Floor Plan
The accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in Ann Arbor, designed by up-and-coming firm T+E+A+M, is made with hardy, industrial materials.
These small structures can have transformative effects on your neighborhood and wallet
The holiday home designed by Arhitektuuribüroo Eek & Mutso is located in a wooded area in Vääna-Jõesuu, near Tallinn, Estonia. Distinctive to the house is its gabled shape, used in the 1970s for the area’s cottages and made open and dynamic for this project. A dwelling, the Kuku-Ranna Summer House, which blends into the landscape, designed to escape from view and hide among pine trees. The black wooden facade is treated with the Japanese yakisugi technique, which increases the durability of ...
The DOGBOX is an affordable hillside dwelling designed and built by Patch Work Architecture, located in Whanganui, just outside of Wellington, New Zealand.
“The Quest” is a replacement dwelling in Swanage, UK. Planning permission was granted in the spring of 2014, and construction started in October 2014. The build was completed in January 2016 and has won numerous accolades and awards, including: Built It 2017 , Daily Telegraph's H&R 2017, RIBA (South West) 2017 and Sunday Times' 2017 BHA.
Image 6 of 31 from gallery of Co-Housing Denver / PRODUCTORA. Photograph by Onnis Luque
Matt Garcia Design designed Verdi Place ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) in Austin that spans 540sq ft and features a full kitchen, bathroom and murphy bed.
Free Open Source Backyard Farmhouse ADU Plans designed by Jay Osborne, www.freefarmhouse.com, are available in three sizes and dozens of variations. The smallest is 16×24 with 646 square feet. It i…
A gorgeous fusion of old and new, this dwelling incorporates historic stone walls already on the building site, tapping into the leftover structural walls and foundation of a bygone barn. In this gorgeous adaptive reuse project by McGarry-Moon Architects (images by Adam Currie) in Northern Ireland,
Prague-based architectural firm Jan Tyrpekl recently revealed its latest tiny house project, a 30-sq-m dwelling perched above concrete pillars named Zen House that's nestled in the tranquil landscape of Hainburg an der Donau, Austria.
This development of 3No. detached houses is located on the edge of Barton and is accessed via a private drive. The development replaces a single dwelling built in the 1930’s. The design comprises of simple gable ended forms which face onto the open countryside and is intended to echo an agricultural vernacular. Timber louvers have …
Architecture has recently been making leaps and bounds, as conventional design rules have been broken and architects are on a mission to create innovative and i
Image 45 of 58 from gallery of Hachi Lily House / SILAA. Model
