Building and Construction

Though it only has a modest footprint, this towable tiny house is more practical than you might expect. Named the Amelia, it squeezes a pair of bedrooms and an open living area with well-stocked kitchen into a length of just 26 ft.

With space being so limited in tiny houses, one of the major challenges is entertaining guests. The owners of the N2 should have no such issues, as it benefits from a large screened porch that dramatically expands usable living space.

America's 250th anniversary saw the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota. The project is both a fitting tribute to the nation's 26th president and a masterclass in sustainable architecture.

Though it only has a length of 26 ft, the White Pine uses an increased width and open design to provide an interior that's more spacious than you'd expect. It contains a large living area and kitchen, plus two easily accessed loft bedrooms.

This mid-sized tiny house cleverly balances portability and practicality. Its space-saving layout fits both upstairs and downstairs bedrooms, plus a surprisingly spacious living area, into a towable frame.

Some tiny houses seem to prioritize portability over comfort, but the Apex takes the opposite approach. It trades mobility for a spacious single-floor layout that's closer to an apartment than a traditional tiny house.

MVRDV has completed a green-roof residential development in Eindhoven, bringing 237 new homes into the city’s historic Bergen district – combining new construction with the repurposing of two existing buildings.

In Kotagiri, India, Meister Varma Architects has built the three-volume Shilaya house using stone salvaged from a collapsed colonial cottage on site, adding a prefabricated steel structure above it.

Abu Dhabi has broken ground on Dar al Funoon, a 6,000-capacity performing arts venue on Saadiyat Island. One of the final designs from the late Frank Gehry, it will host opera, ballet, and theater from 2030.

Though it only measures 368 sq ft, the Smidge punches above its weight thanks to its flexible interior layout. The tiny house includes a useful office area that doubles as a downstairs bedroom, as well as a second bedroom.

How large does a tiny house have to get before it's no longer a tiny house? The Shoreline must be getting close, offering a spacious interior that delivers single-floor living without sacrificing comfort.

The Springbrook 7.2 by Removed Tiny Homes does an impressive job of maximizing a compact footprint. Packed with space-saving features, the towable tiny house looks a lot more livable than its modest dimensions imply.