Tiny Footprint

Minimaliste's Nomad was originally conceived as an all-weather model in a smaller and easier-to-tow package. The firm has now iterated on that tiny house with the Nomad 30, which offers a new interior layout and an adventure-ready off-grid design.

While it's important to find homes for the houseless, the truth is that many people will stay living on the street in the meantime. The Mini Mansion is made with that fact in mind, as a portable and better equipped alternative to current options.

Overtreders W has taken an unusual approach to creating its Stable Stack tiny cabin/hotel room. The structure was built using borrowed materials and is secured together with straps, meaning it can eventually be dismantled and the materials returned.

Baluchon's latest tiny house is a departure from the French firm's usual pint-sized dwellings. Named the Gaïa Tiny House, it measures 36 sq m and that allows for a roomy interior layout, with enough space for a small family to live in comfort.

Many tiny houses nowadays are almost as big and expensive as full-size apartments. However, this example, by Dragon Tiny Homes, goes back to basics with an actually small tiny house that doesn't break the bank, starting at $44,950.

Madeiguincho was founded by a family of carpenters and its homes showcase its expertise with all things wood. The Vigia is the latest example of the firm's craftsmanship and provides a light-filled home that runs off-the-grid.

Häuslein has designed a neat tiny house that uses a slide-out to offer the benefits of a compact model when towing and a more spacious one when parked up. Named the Grand Sojourner Layout 3, it maximizes its flexibility with off-grid functionality.

The winner of 2023's Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition has been announced. Londoner Archie Proudfoot was chosen for his Frankenshed, which involved bringing a ruined old shed back to life with recycled materials and decorative artwork.

It's always impressive to see architects squeeze homes into challenging inner-city sites. The Chic Vid House is a good example of this and has a width of just 3.9 m. It also features an operable facade that ensures it stays well-ventilated.

The Boho Duplex is the first tiny house we've seen that's actually two homes in one. Designed by Escape, the project consists of a pair of separate dwellings in one shell, complete with their own front doors and self-contained interiors.

Canada's Minimaliste often produces large tiny houses that are built to withstand extreme weather. Its latest model continues in a similar vein, but has a reduced physical footprint and offers a well-designed interior layout for two people.

Over the years, tiny houses have been used for everything from a wedding chapel to a children's playroom. The Browny, by Baluchon, is another example of their versatility and squeezes in a home office, an area for exercising, and a guest bedroom.