Tiny Footprint

Studioroca and Taller Escape have joined forces to create a prefabricated house that is move-in ready in just 99 days. The VMD tiny home is an eco-conscious dwelling that is built using shipping-containers and offers complete off-the-grid living.

Australian tiny house builder Häuslein has added a couple of new models to its lineup, led by the compact Little Sojourner that uses a little creativity to offer owners some extra leg room, along with the amenities needed for a full-time home.

We've seen plenty of tiny houses that can be towed on the road, but here's one that floats too. The Heidi-Ho is a cabin on wheels that sleeps three and is based on a pontoon boat.

Portland couple Zach Both and Nicole Lopez have recently finished building their very own impressive yurt home with interior loft garden. What's more the couple have released all their plans, along with a step-by-step DIY guide online.

French tiny house firm Baluchon recently completed a new tiny house that measures just 6 m (19.6 ft) long and serves as home to a family of three.

New Zealand's Build Tiny recently completed its latest model, the Sonnenschein Tiny House. The compact home maximizes comfort and storage space.

British architect Richard John Andrews has recently completed a self-build micro-office in the backyard of his East London home, dubbed Light Shed.

French tiny house builder Baluchon's latest model, the Solaris, is a compact home that provides a relatively spacious kitchen and dining area.

Drawing its name from where it is located, the off-grid Kahurangi Koinga Tiny House was built for a family in New Zealand.

Sometimes less really is more and this is the case with the Barrington Tops Cabin, which runs off-grid in rural Australia.

Baobab is a spacious tiny house that's designed to maintain a comfortable interior temperature, whether in harsh winter weather or a hot summer day.

Build Tiny recently completed a new model for a mother and her three children. La Sombra Tiny House is a small but flexible home that can run on or off-the-grid, can be towed on its trailer or detached and installed permanently, and can also fit a couple of extra guests on a sofa bed if required.