Building and Construction

What do you look for in a tiny house? If it's the ability to hit the road, then the Samuel probably isn't for you. However, if you'd prefer a stationary but practical home suitable for long-term living, then it might be a good fit.

Butterfly wings boast a superpower known as anisotropy, which increases a structure’s ability to absorb energy and resist impact through controlled deformation. It could massively benefit architectural innovation through light, durable design.

Fritz Tiny Homes' Halcyon Grand packs two bedrooms into a 400-sq-ft park model, with a naturally lit master suite, full kitchen with dishwasher, spa-like bathroom, and advanced climate control for maximum livability.

Designing a tiny house for a couple is one thing, but creating a home on wheels for a family is another challenge entirely. The Soma addresses this with a spacious layout that fits in three bedrooms and a large open living area.

Combining a low price with a modest footprint of just 224 sq ft, the Rasa tiny house comes with a carefully considered interior that sleeps four in comfort – or even up to six at a squeeze.

The Shanti, by Simplify Further Tiny Homes, recalls the small living movement's humble roots. It combines a very compact footprint that sleeps up to two people with a surprisingly affordable price.

Designed to resemble a rocket on a launchpad readying for takeoff, this extraordinary tower reportedly draws inspiration from a billionaire's trip to a NASA facility in the late 1960s. It reaches a height of 820 ft.

This extra-wide tiny house features a remarkably spacious and open interior that sleeps two in comfort. The "Tiny Mansion" also boosts living space with a huge rooftop terrace that's more than large enough to host parties on.

This 215-sq-ft tiny house may be on the smaller side, but it still manages to make room for some of life's luxuries. It features a comfortable interior for two and even has its own sauna and hot tub nearby.

For those who think tiny houses should actually be small and simple, the Mantra Micro Cabin fits the bill. This ultra-compact dwelling ditches the bells and whistles to sleep two for just $17,000.

This extra-wide tiny house uses its increased width not to sleep more people or squeeze in extra features, but to create an open, apartment-like home for two. It also has lots of upgrades available and can be configured to run off-grid.

Shipping containers can be turned into everything from tiny houses to museums, but they all share one flaw: poor thermal performance. The Petti Restaurant mitigates this by covering the containers in mud.