7 Unique Tiny Houses Around The World
Living tiny doesn’t mean you have to compromise on style or functionality.
In a world driven by materialism and a desire for extravagance, the tiny house movement has gained momentum among alternative homeowners. Fully-equipped compact homes create a balance between modern comfort, fashion and minimalism.
Beyond downsizing, tiny houses reshape our relationship with the environment and enable residents to embrace simple happiness from what truly matters. They also offer a chance to escape the endless hustle and pare down to the essentials without sacrificing convenience.
With every square footage designed to optimise space utilisation, the philosophy of tiny house living lies in its emphasis on quality over quantity, necessity over luxury, and simplicity over excess.
Various clever design ideas, game-changing decor tricks and out-of-the-box solutions have come out of these small architectures from all over the world. Be prepared because this list might trigger you to question your spacious urban apartment in the concrete jungle.
1) Unemori Steel-Clad House, Japan
© Kai Nakamura
Several stacked boxes on a 26-square-metre land fit seamlessly into densely populated Tokyo.
2) Ecocapsule, Slovakia
© Ecocapsule Holding
The egg-shaped micro home allows owners to live off-grid and move wherever they want.
3) Santambrogiomilano Glass House, Italy
© santambrogiomilano
Who wouldn’t dream of such a transparent wonder during a snowy winter day?
4) The Heritage, Canada
© Living Big in a Tiny House
The Victorian style on wheels comes with a charming vintage exterior and a fully functional interior layout.
5) Kuono, Hawaii
© Andrew Richard Hara
Travel alert! This hideaway cabin near Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park is available for rent.
6) Casa Container, Brazil
© Ruy Teixeira
We have a great example of elevating industrial objects into sophisticated housing.
7) House Zilvar, Czech Republic
© Petra Hajska
The energy efficient timber refuge will have all eco-conscious enthusiasts hooked.
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