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Samara Backyard Tiny House

Created by Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia, Samara is a new company that is building small homes in backyards. The Backyard Tiny House is a net-zero ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) available in two sizes, a 430-square-foot studio and a 550-square-foot one-bedroom, and are intended to serve multiple uses. Owners have a choice of exterior colors and floor plans, and both options come equipped with Samaras renowned kitchen, a roomy bathroom, a washer/dryer combo, and plenty of built-in storage. The dwelling is powered by solar panels and features a unique air purifying system that filters air and ionizes it up to four times per hour, ensuring the atmosphere is always fresh.



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SAWMILL HOUSE

The award-wining Sawmill House by Olson Kundig, sets the standard in design and sustainability. Set in the harsh high desert of California, Sawmill is a family retreat embedded into the tough, scrubby landscape, and uses sustainable strategies and reclaimed materials. Made from concrete, steel, glass, and using salvaged and recycled materials whenever possible, the industrial-modern house operates completely off the grid, and was inspired by the tradition of tents a...
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BARCELONA MICRO APARTMENT

As property prices continue to skyrocket, the trend for micro apartments is growing. But living in a itty bitty teeny tiny space can be a challenge. Architecture studio Cometa Architects have transformed this small 56 sqm apartment perfectly showing how to make the most of a tiny space. Located near Barcelona´s Olympic Marina, the micro apartment has been radically remodeled with some principles of the small size naval architecture,  creating an architectu...
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THE SAFE HOUSE | BY KWK PROMES ARCHITECTS - Image

THE SAFE HOUSE | BY KWK PROMES ARCHITECTS

When clients approached KWK Promes architects, the most essential item they pointed out was acquiring the feeling of maximum security. The Safe House is a 6,100 sq.ft. fortress it´s a solid rectangular prism in which parts of the walls are movable. The entire house transforms with built in electronic engines, the house opens and closes with the touch of a button!...
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