Micro-House

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.

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 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.

Designers never seem to tire of using shipping containers as a source of inspiration. This tiny house from UnContained Dreams is an interesting take on space-saving interior design that squeezes a home for two into one of the simple metal boxes.

Squeezing a comfortable interior into a tiny house is a challenge given the size constraints. However, some firms attempt to overcome this with clever design that allows them to transform in size and shape. We look at 10 of the best examples.

This latest tiny house by French designer Baluchon, the Mina, mitigates its limited available floorspace by squeezing in a netted loft area that's intended as a reading space and general hangout area, and is topped by a large operable skylight.

The latest model by Modern Tiny Living squeezes a flexible interior layout into a length of just 18 ft. The tiny home is topped by a rooftop deck, and features a space-saving interior design that includes a sofa bed and a neat pulley operated ladder.