Glass houses are a lot of fun, but not always very practical. However, this recently completed project is a glass house that you could actually live in.
Tiny Houses
We’ve featured some novel tiny houses in our time but this one has to rate amongst the most unique. The Stockman Tiny House is made from the remains of an old truck and has a surprisingly comfortable interior.
Canadian architecture firm Studio North has completed a charming micro-shelter called the Birdhut. It sleeps two people and its facade is covered in birdhouses to encourage local birds to make it their home.
Canada’s Backcountry Hut Company recently unveiled its latest model, the Surf Shack. The flatpack tiny house is very easy to assemble and comes with a lot of options, including the ability to run on or off-the-grid.
Our cities aren’t exactly likely to get less crowded any time soon but maybe tiny homes could be the answer to more affordable urban housing? That’s the idea behind the Tikku, by Casagrande Laboratories, which is a tiny house that fits into a parking space.
