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Typically, a jack of all trades is... well, you know. However, the Tink tiny house is adept at performing multiple roles and packs in clever storage, room for guests, and even space to work from home.

Designed for full-time living in a compact footprint, the Julia tiny house packs in an impressive number of features. It includes a light-filled and airy interior with a netted hangout area, as well as a home office.

Architects continue to get lots of mileage from the humble shipping container. This example skillfully squeezes a comfortable home for two people into a single container that has a length of just 20 ft.

Designed as a permanent home for a couple of enthusiastic travelers, the Bespoke Base doesn't compromise on comfort. Its spacious interior is arranged more like a compact apartment than a typical tiny house.

A lot of tiny houses nowadays are focused on offering huge apartment-like living experiences. However, this model recalls the small living movement's roots with a compact cabin-like dwelling that runs off-the-grid and embraces rustic styling.

The Seawillow tiny house combines a bright and colorful interior with a compact but livable layout. It features a downstairs master bedroom, a spacious kitchen, and even a secondary loft bedroom that serves as a hobby space.

This striking metal-finish tiny house provides a spacious interior while remaining road-legal. Named the Wilhite, it also has an unusual "upside-down" layout that places the bedroom downstairs and the living room upstairs.

Though it's not overly long, the Camden tiny house is extra-wide, and this makes all the difference. It takes advantage of the increased space with a storage-heavy layout that includes both a master bedroom downstairs and a secondary one up top.

The Mizuho showcases a Japanese approach to the art of downsizing. With a length of just 21 ft, the tiny house includes a home working area and a downstairs bedroom, and is suitable for up to two people.

Despite its modest length of just 24 ft, the Pacific Wren packs an impressive amount of flexibility into its compact frame. The tiny house contains two bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, and even a small home office.

The eVista King tiny house offers a spacious single-floor layout that's suitable for full-time living. However, what really sets this model apart is its enclosed porch, which encourages owners to enjoy an indoor/outdoor lifestyle.

This year has produced more than its fair share of fantastic buildings. From a house that was 3D printed using soil, to an upcoming megatall skyscraper, here's our selection of the best architecture from the past 12 months.