Micro-House

Few of us actually want to work, but if you're going to have to do it anyway, this novel office lets you park your workplace in your backyard – or even take it on the road and find somewhere with a nice view.

One of the major pain points with downsizing is storage – or the lack of it. The recently completed New Chapter tiny house tackles this issue with a storage-packed interior layout that well-suited to full-time small living.

This charming tiny house takes design cues from traditional cabins to deliver a rustic small living experience. Named the Nature Pod, it features generous glazing and optional off-grid functionality, and starts at roughly $16,600.

The Sofia tiny house measures 172 sq ft and is suitable for one or two people to live off-grid full-time. Its interior features a clever space-saving layout that maximizes space.

3D-printed architecture has evolved at lightning speed – and the pace shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. A recent example of this is a non-towable tiny house that was printed in just one week.

The Eire tiny house doubles down on maximizing daylight and views. Featuring a length of 26 ft and a simple and open interior arranged on one level, it has a contemporary design with extensive glazing that spans almost the entire living room wall.

This custom tiny house provides an apartment-like living experience for its owners – and their pets too. It boasts some welcome home comforts inside, including a downstairs bedroom, and a well-stocked kitchen.

The Beachcomber tiny house pushes the boundaries of small living with a remarkably roomy layout. Designed for one or two people, it features a storage-packed interior that's closer to an apartment on wheels than a traditional tiny house.

This light-filled tiny house combines compact dimensions with a focus on daylight and home comforts. Featuring an extra-wide interior, it squeezes in a well-proportioned kitchen, a downstairs bedroom, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

As its name suggests, the Weekender isn't intended for full-time living. However, the compact tiny house offers a well-designed, light-filled interior that's well-suited to regular travel and short stays.

The Gambier has a length of just 30 ft. Despite its compact dimensions, its clever interior provides a feature-packed towable home that's a good fit for regular travel and well-suited to a couple or small family.

The Caladenia tiny house features a well-designed interior with ample storage that's suitable for up to two people. The home also comes with lots of options, including full off-the-grid functionality.