Building and Construction

This charming tiny house is the work of French studio Tiny Binocles. Named Grand-Duc, the home features a compact but well-designed interior that punches above its weight with sleeping space for up to six people.

BIG's recently completed California college building showcases the firm's knack for producing eye-catching architecture. The project is made up of stacked concrete rectangular forms that are topped by a large solar panel array.

Adapt Homes refers to its models as "not-so-tiny homes," and it's not exaggerating: its Kookaburra stretches the definition of a tiny house with an ultra-wide footprint that provides a light-filled, spacious interior for couples or a small family.

Construction robots have been around for a while. The new kid on this block is called Charlotte, and it's billed as being autonomously capable of building a 2,150-sq-ft home in a single day – operating at roughly the speed of 100 bricklayers.

The Rutledge is a remarkably spacious tiny house that offers the comfort of an apartment on wheels. The tiny house features two bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, making it a good fit for a family looking to downsize.

The Tiny Getaway only has a length of 23.7 ft, but sleeps a small family in comfort. To maximize available space, designer Eco Tiny House has employed a novel "upside-down" layout that places the living room upstairs and a bedroom below.

Sonic Steel recently completed another notable example of shipping container-based architecture. Named the Mark VI - VIC, the compact home features a well-designed interior that's suitable for full-time living for up to two people.

The USA – and world's – new tallest timber skyscraper has been under construction for a few months. However, despite speedy progress, it has run into some issues and the future of the ambitious project is looking uncertain.

As its name suggests, the Overnighter by Nordic & Spruce isn't designed for large families and long stays. Instead, it offers an affordable and attractive tiny house that's a good fit for regular travel.

Woodworking specialist Madeiguincho recently completed another of its eye-catching timber tiny houses. Named Berra, the dwelling showcases the firm's expertise with wood and provides a compact, light-filled home for a small family.

Hugh Broughton Architects is no stranger to designing for extreme environments and the British firm has now been commissioned to deliver a series of upgrades for Australia's Davis Station in Antarctica.

The Little Lodge provides a simple cabin-like experience on wheels. Sleeping up to two people, the compact home comes with multiple options, including off-grid functionality, and is fronted by a small porch.