small houses

Designing a Cabin
In this episode of Job-Site Diaries, remodeler Joshua Oduin walks us through the design process behind his personal cabin in the woods.
This Small House Is a Study in Efficient Design
Architect Nir Pearlson designs an ultra-compact, sustainable home on the edge of an Oregon hamlet.
Same Square Footage, but Bigger
When converting this house on Martha's Vineyard from a two-family to a single-family, LDa Architecture & Interiors reworked the floor plan to make the home feel more spacious.
Small-Home Harmony
Tight space restrictions, unique cultural requirements, and the desire to age in place informed this compact, efficient design.
Laneway House: Affordable First-Home Alternative
A young family decides to build an architect-designed accessory dwelling unit on land owned by a relative instead of settling for a crowded condo.
Next House: A Tiny House Evolves to Fit a Growing Family
Two Texas architects add a master suite to one of three tiny buildings they've designed and built for themselves, their architecture practice, and a rental property.
Downsizing From Suburbia to an Urban Bungalow
Two sisters hire an architect to turn a dilapidated Craftsman house in the city into a cozy shared retirement home.
Digital Exclusives From the “Downsize” Special Issues
Browse this collection of articles, videos, and photo galleries to find inspiration for building a small but comfortable home.

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