Building and Construction

Picture a tiny house in your mind and it probably looks a little like a cottage on wheels. However, Quadrapol's La Ruche takes a different approach and stacks its living spaces vertically like a tower.

The Felicia is a compact and easily towable tiny house that focuses on freedom and simplicity. The home can optionally run off-grid, making it well suited to life away from campsites and trailer parks.

One for the "why hasn't this been done before?" department: Norway has greenlit construction of the world's first ocean ship tunnel. If the final budget receives parliamentary approval, work on the Stad Ship Tunnel will begin on the country's west coast.

Positioned on a mountain over 9,800 ft above sea level, the Titlis Tower began life as a telecommunications antenna, but following an ambitious renovation the structure has been transformed into a dramatic visitor destination.

How important is portability to you in a tiny house? If the answer is along the lines of "not very," then the Lucia might be of interest. It trades ease of movement for a more spacious and practical interior with a rustic aesthetic.

This newly completed tiny house pushes the limits of tiny living with its substantial size and apartment-like interior. Measuring 399 sq ft, it offers enough space for full-time small living, even for a family.

Living in as small a space as a tiny house can sometimes feel a little claustrophobic, but the Kanuka tackles this by opening up to the outside with two double glass door entrances, filling the home with natural light.

The world's largest earthworks, millions of work hours, and huge sums of money have all gone into pursuing the dream of a 105-mile-long desert city in Saudi Arabia. However, a recent report suggests it might all turn out to be a mirage.

The Berenstein Bear is an extra-wide tiny house that's firmly focused on maximizing comfort. It provides a spacious interior that includes a large living area, a generous kitchen, ground-floor master bedroom, and even a bathtub.

The Miami tiny house doesn't try to squeeze too much into its extra-wide 400-sq-ft single-floor interior. Instead, it spreads out for a spacious and apartment-like layout that's designed to sleep two in comfort.

A research team at Chalmers University has come up with a new bio-derived material made from yeast. It can be used with 3D-printing technology to produce a construction material which can be modified specifically for the architectural field.

Intended for full-time living, the Porto squeezes a lot into its modest footprint. It features a practical interior with two bedrooms – plus a sofa bed for guests – and has multiple optional extras available, including off-grid functionality.