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Commissioned for a customer who wants to enjoy a nomadic retirement, the Tiny Birdy has a compact interior layout that sleeps up to two people and runs fully off-grid with solar panels, a small wind turbine and a water tank.

Luxury automakers are getting real serious about architecture. Following its Miami skyscraper and Dubai tower, Mercedes-Benz has now really put its foot on the gas to collaborate on building no less than 12 new skyscrapers in Dubai.

Construction on the new world's tallest skyscraper is rapidly approaching a major milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower is racing towards 100 floors, making it another step closer to achieving its projected 2028 completion date.

Tiny houses aren't only used for temperate climates. Case in point is this spacious new model by Tru Form Tiny, which has been carefully designed to stand up to extreme cold without sacrificing comfort.

Designed with flexibility in mind, Indigo River Tiny Homes' IndigoGo! is a single-floor tiny house. It's available in a range of sizes and configurations, from ultra-small all the way up to apartment-sized.

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 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.