Building and Construction

If New York is the city that never sleeps, Dubai is the city that never stops building. This latest example, by Zaha Hadid Architects, consists of a residential skyscraper with a striking exoskeleton design inspired by traditional local craftsmanship.

This charming tiny house takes design cues from traditional cabins to deliver a rustic small living experience. Named the Nature Pod, it features generous glazing and optional off-grid functionality, and starts at roughly $16,600.

An eye-catching concrete church has taken the top honor at this year's World Architecture Festival. The project impressed judges with its rugged design, clever use of light, and community focused approach.

The Sofia tiny house measures 172 sq ft and is suitable for one or two people to live off-grid full-time. Its interior features a clever space-saving layout that maximizes space.

What if a day at the opera could double as a day in the park? That's the idea behind this ambitious Bjarke Ingels Group project, which blends a heavily landscaped park with a state-of-the-art venue for opera and ballet.

3D-printed architecture has evolved at lightning speed – and the pace shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. A recent example of this is a non-towable tiny house that was printed in just one week.

MVRDV is known for its extraordinary designs and its latest project is no exception. Named Grand Ballroom, it will take the form of a spherical building that hosts a sports arena, hotel, and residences inside.

The Eire tiny house doubles down on maximizing daylight and views. Featuring a length of 26 ft and a simple and open interior arranged on one level, it has a contemporary design with extensive glazing that spans almost the entire living room wall.

This custom tiny house provides an apartment-like living experience for its owners – and their pets too. It boasts some welcome home comforts inside, including a downstairs bedroom, and a well-stocked kitchen.

The Beachcomber tiny house pushes the boundaries of small living with a remarkably roomy layout. Designed for one or two people, it features a storage-packed interior that's closer to an apartment on wheels than a traditional tiny house.

You could be forgiven for thinking this extraordinary building was dreamed up as an alien megastructure for a sci-fi movie. However, the Yidan Center, by Zaha Hadid Architects, is indeed very much real and is currently nearing completion.

This remarkable tower looks likely to make a splash even in skyscraper-packed Dubai. Rising to 1,476 ft, it will feature four "SkyParks," allowing residents to escape from the heat and bustle of the city streets.