A Slim Green Home in Vietnam Rises Like a Tendril Out of Concrete
Green and blue finishes inspired by nature fill a 13-foot-wide building in Ho Chi Minh City shared by a family and its tenants.
Creative Bamboo Houses Designed To Float It Floods
For people living in low-lying areas in Southeast Asia, flooding is a huge problem. A Vietnamese design firm, H&P Architects found a great solution by creating basic, low-cost houses with a recycled oil container base that can float on water when floods arrive. These creative homes are made from bamboo and leaves, and the roof can be opened for ventilation and closed in heavy rain. These bamboo houses are modular; they can be expanded for larger families, schools, libraries, health clinics or other community needs.
The “Skinniest House in London” Just Hit the Market at £950K
At just six feet wide, the 1000-square-foot apartment is widely known as London’s thinnest home.
A Cramped Attic Apartment in Madrid Is Revived With Mirrored Walls and a Blue Floor
Gon Architects transform a 323-square-foot urban dwelling owned by a music-loving journalist into a beach-inspired retreat with theatrical details.
This Norwegian Tiny House on Wheels Will Take You Anywhere You Want to Go
Norske Mikrohus’s latest project is a 174-square-foot-home that promises to get you closer to nature.
A Tall, Skinny Home Makes the Most of a Narrow Lot in Portland, Oregon
Despite its name, Waechter Architecture’s Slender House stretches out to make its site the real home.
This Skinny, Minimalist Home Gets a Modern Revamp
In the land-strapped city of Bandung, Indonesia, the newly renovated 4x6x6 House achieves the illusion of spaciousness despite its compact footprint.
This Slender Home in Seoul Has One Room on Each of Its Four Levels
Architect TaeByoung Yim designs a 570-square-foot home with private space for studying and room to entertain.
A Redwood-Clad Home With Panoramic Views in Berkeley, CA
The 1981 residence is teeming with original details across its two floors.
This Tall and Slender Micro Home Takes Up Less Land Than Two Cars
Ana Rocha Architecture’s Micro House Slim Fit is a 538-square-foot home that can slot right into forgotten city lots.
An Architect’s Slim Home Squeezes Into a Tiny Lot in Seoul
Smaller Architects' slim Seroro House squeezes into a 355-square-foot lot in Seoul.
A Remodeled Ranch-Style Home in Oakland Gains Both Space and Midcentury Charisma
In the Bay Area, a 1950s low-rise home is adapted over time to meet its owner’s lifestyle at every turn.
A Trailblazing Aluminum Prefab Will Soon Woo U.S. Buyers
Mexico City’s Taller Aragonés debuts the Pi Home, an energy-efficient modular home that can be assembled in just 45 days.
Big Sur: Going Coastal
It’s impossible to ignore nature in Big Sur.
An Australian Architect's Simple Brick House With Impressive Green Roof
With a simple brick house on a tiny lot, an Australian architect shows that style needn't be fussy or expensive.
A Cork-Covered Retreat in South Africa Is Built Using Mass Timber
Architect Paul Elliott erects an eco-friendly home on family property, implementing sustainable materials and Japanese architectural styles.
A Mexico City Apartment Building Offers Lush Terraces Clad in Concrete and Steel
Local architecture firm Vertebral designs four greenery-lined apartments next to an ancient jacaranda tree in Mexico City’s Roma district.
A Magnetic L.A. Midcentury Arrives
Thoughtfully renovated over the years, this 1952 residence in West Hollywood has breezy, tree house vibes.
36-38 Colonial Avenue by Scott Payette Architects
Urban living gets a splash of color in this new net-zero multifamily building.
Karma by Boyer Vertical
Coming to Phoenix in 2022, these 11 customizable homes marry light and airy interiors with smart, sustainable design.
636 Waverley by Hayes Group Architects
This mixed-use building in Silicon Valley gracefully encompasses both work and play.
Arthaus by Boyer Vertical
A multifamily building in Phoenix maximizes light and open space for 25 homes-and each come with a thoughtful take on contemporary living.