PK House

Nestled in Calatagan, Batangas, Philippines, the PK House stands as a weekend sanctuary positioned on a hilltop with a vast 3-hectare lot, this architectural gem captivates with panoramic views of Balayan Bay and surrounding mountain ranges. Crafted as a three-level structure with a rooftop deck, the PK House utilizes steel framing for efficient construction. Embracing seaside orientation, the steel members undergo thorough sandblasting and protective sealing to combat corrosion. The cascading, layered design mimics a pyramid silhouette, providing an iconic presence while serving as a climatic shield from tropical heat. The cantilevers strategically shield interior spaces from harsh weather conditions, creating porous open spaces that harmonize with the site's climate.

WIKKELHOUSE

Wikkelhouse aims to help solving housing problems through innovative building techniques, developped by an Amsterdam based company called Fiction Factory. These units are made from cardboard based material (built from 24 layers of top-quality cardboard wound around a rotating house-shaped mould) that has a special treatment foil on the outside and wood panneling on the inside to make it weatherproof. You may choose and tailor the unit to your choice because it uses ...
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BHC Modular Cabins

You can now create your own modular cabin with a brilliant prefabricated assembly kit by The Backcountry Hut Company (BHC). Their modular prefabricated homes are one of the best options for DIY homesteaders we have ever seen, their attractive little dwellings come in multiple configurations and sizes, and can operate on or off-the-grid. The cabins are said to assemble "like Ikea furniture" and are delivered in flatpack form by truck (or helicopter if you c...
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HUT ON SLEDS

This tiny cabin is built on two thick wooden sleds so it can be towed off the beach and out of harm´s way. Designed by Crosson Architects, the Hut on Sleds is a holiday home built just over two hours drive from Aukland, New Zealand, and finds its shape inspired by lifeguard towers common on beaches around the world. The aesthetic is naturalistic, with unpainted timber evocative of wind and sand-blasted timber of beach-side structures. The fittings and mechanics are...
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