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D.C. high school students build life-long skills with tiny homes

by Michelle Goldchain Dec 15, 2016, 8:36am EST

The tiny home craze has not only taken over the nation, but high schools as well. Recently, students at the ACAD at IDEA Public Charter School constructed their first micro house. The student-built tiny home is also now on the market for $55,000.

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Sorry haters, tiny houses are here to stay

by Jenny Xie@canonind Dec 14, 2016, 1:45pm EST

Last week, building officials around the country voted to approve a "tiny house appendix" for the 2018 International Building Code. This suggests that tiny houses and all those who love them are carving out their own place in our built environment.

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Spiffy tiny house has bike rack, yoga hammock, and more

by Jenny Xie@canonind Dec 13, 2016, 1:04pm EST

Projector theater system. Beer draft lines. Yoga hammock. What doesn’t this 250-square-foot tiny house have?

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From Curbed Seattle

Cute Everett tiny home available for under $200K

by Tom Trimbath@tetrimbath Dec 12, 2016, 2:00pm EST

A house in Everett for the price of a Seattle condo

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This eco-friendly tiny house will host visitors to the 2018 Winter Olympics

by Barbara Eldredge@barbaraeldredge Dec 9, 2016, 11:30am EST

We’re still over a full year away from the 2018 Winter Olympics, but the related construction projects are ramping up. At least one Olympics-minded residence has already been finished—and it is tiny.

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From Curbed DC

Brand new tiny office/studio created in D.C., called Minim WorkSpace

by Michelle Goldchain Dec 6, 2016, 9:30am EST

Those who live within 75 miles of Washington, D.C. have the chance to own the area’s newest tiny home, known as Minim WorkSpace. The residence is a sort of cousin to Minim House, D.C.’s most well-known award-winning tiny home.

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From Curbed Boston

Snug Beacon Hill studio trades for $1,000 a foot

by Tom Acitelli Dec 6, 2016, 8:50am EST

The 405-square-foot spread, off a gated courtyard and in a building dating from 1890, was listed in late October for $399,000.

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From Curbed Seattle

1947 Greenwood tiny house hits market at $399K

by Tom Trimbath@tetrimbath Dec 5, 2016, 2:00pm EST

Is this Greenwood tiny retro or a before waiting for its after?

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Is this the most expensive tiny house ever?

by Jenny Xie@canonind Dec 5, 2016, 1:43pm EST

This "rustic chic" build combines traditional "vintage glam" looks with high-end, contemporary touches that command a hefty premium. Take a look inside.

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From Curbed Boston

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Boston condos under 550 square feet, mapped

by Tom Acitelli Dec 5, 2016, 12:15pm EST

Once upon a time, micro-housing was going to rescue the Boston housing market from its often absurdly high prices and gnawing scarcity. That did not happen, but that does not mean that micro-housing is not a feature of the city's real estate market.

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The 8 best tiny home hotels around the world

by Megan Barber@megcbarber Nov 30, 2016, 2:26pm EST

Take a tour of these well-designed tiny lodgings and cue the wanderlust: these micro resorts are simply stunning.

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3 tiny house truths that might surprise you

by Jenny Xie@canonind Nov 29, 2016, 1:46pm EST

Tiny houses may be trendier than ever, but plenty of people still refuse to accept they’re any different from RVs or have any real staying power. Here, a leading tiny house builder reveals the who and why of tiny homes.

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Clever tiny home fits a family of 6 in Beijing

by Selina Cheah Nov 28, 2016, 4:00pm EST

Hutongs, traditional Chinese housing made up of narrow alleyways and courtyards, continue to be ripe for small living wizardry. The latest example? A 460-square-foot Beijing home for a family of six.

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From Curbed Austin

The 10 tiniest small homes for sale in Austin right now

by Cindy Widner@CurbedAustin Nov 22, 2016, 6:13pm EST

Take a look at most compact residences on the local market

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Architecture

Twin tiny dwellings create an airy live-work retreat

by Jenny Xie@canonind Nov 22, 2016, 12:17pm EST

Like night and day, one volume is finished in black and creates an intimate living space, while the other is finished in white and contains a bright studio with a mezzanine work desk.

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5 tiny houses we loved this week: from a reclaimed gem to the industrial chic

by Jenny Xie@canonind Nov 18, 2016, 5:46pm EST

Once again, we catch you up on the standout projects you should know. This week, we see how a few families are making it work in tiny homes.

From Curbed DC

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Tiny homes in Washington, D.C.

315-square-foot home in Bethesda asks head-scratching $459K Dec 16, 2016, 9:47am EST
D.C. high school students build life-long skills with tiny homes Dec 15, 2016, 8:36am EST
Brand new tiny office/studio created in D.C., called Minim WorkSpace Dec 6, 2016, 9:30am EST

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Would you stay at this tiny cabin precariously perched on a rocky cliff?

by Lauren Ro@blauring Nov 10, 2016, 4:22pm EST

Built in collaboration with local structural engineers CBD to withstand extreme weather conditions like record snowfalls, rain, and high winds, the cabin literally cantilevers off a cliff, resembling a whale mid-breach.

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5 impressive tiny houses you can order right now

by Jenny Xie@canonind Nov 7, 2016, 4:15pm EST

Sometimes, the best tiny house is the one that's all ready to go, with the floor plan and systems all figured out. So without further ado, here are five of the coolest tiny houses you can get your hands on at the moment.

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These gorgeous prefab cabins start at $23,000

by Jenny Xie@canonind Nov 2, 2016, 2:15pm EDT

One of the coolest, most affordable prefab homes we know is the DublDom, a series of simple gabled modern cabins range from a tiny studio to a three-bedroom. now, after operating only in Russia for the most part, DublDom is taking pre-orders for...

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Tiny house built with recycled materials shows off a spiral staircase

by Jenny Xie@canonind Oct 31, 2016, 5:28pm EDT

A 200-square-footer named design "Little Lou" caught our eye with its spiral staircase, quite possibly the first we’ve seen in a tiny house.

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Expandable tiny house design will cost you

by Jenny Xie@canonind Oct 27, 2016, 4:30pm EDT

Is the next big thing in tiny houses a transformable body? Here’s one more sign pointing to it. The "Aurora" concept from Canadian builder Zero Squared will also expand at the push of a button with electric motors.

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From Curbed Hamptons

This is the cheapest and smallest home for sale in the Hamptons

by Laura Euler Oct 26, 2016, 1:00pm EDT

14 Huntting Road, East Hampton has an asking price of $325K. It’s....cozy. Really cozy.

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‘Industrial chic’ tiny house looks unfinished on purpose

by Jenny Xie@canonind Oct 24, 2016, 2:12pm EDT

Further proof that you can fit just about any trendy decor style in a tiny house: the Bunk Box from Portland, OR-based builder Shelter Wise offers "industrial chic" vibes in a trim 125 square feet. Peek inside.

‘70s Airstream trailers restored into sci-fi-inspired rooftop lodging

by Jenny Xie@canonind Oct 21, 2016, 3:46pm EDT

The world has another Airstream hotel, this time on a rooftop in Melbourne. Take a look inside.

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5 tiny houses we loved this week

by Jenny Xie@canonind Oct 21, 2016, 12:50pm EDT

Another week, another fresh crop of tiny house news. Here, we catch you up on the standout projects you should know. This time around, there's a solar-powered award-winner and a radically minimalist design.

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From Curbed Detroit

A tiny home built by Michigan State University students is up for auction

by Michelle Goldchain Oct 21, 2016, 12:03pm EDT

This little residence, known as "Sparty’s Cabin," was constructed by students in the Michigan State University (MSU) Shadows Program, and now it’s on the auction market for anyone looking to downsize.

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These impressive solar-powered tiny houses were all built by college students

by Jenny Xie@canonind Oct 20, 2016, 3:39pm EDT

Loosely modeled after the Solar Decathlon, a recent competition held in California challenged college students to build the most energy-efficient solar-powered tiny house on wheels. Here’s a closer look.

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A slick tiny house carved from a shipping container

by Jenny Xie@canonind Oct 17, 2016, 2:52pm EDT

It’s a tiny house...It’s a shipping container...It’s your favorite micro-home trends mashed up into one! This 312-square-foot abode is a brand spanking new tiny house converted from a shipping container, with about a third of it carved out to form...

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Eco-friendly tiny house offers reclaimed style and drawbridge deck

by Jenny Xie@canonind Oct 14, 2016, 3:11pm EDT

Today in rad brand extensions, Canadian green living blog Greenmoxie has unveiled their 340-square-foot, off-grid tiny house on wheels that is now available for purchase.

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Tiny house by Kengo Kuma is perfect for the minimalist nomad

by Selina Cheah Oct 12, 2016, 12:47pm EDT

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma brings a flair of minimalism to his new project, "jyubako," a tiny mobile home that’s perfect for the nomad looking to strip down to the bare necessities in life.

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'Enchanted cabin' offers backyard space to relax and reflect

by Asad Syrkett@AsadSyrkett Oct 7, 2016, 10:39am EDT

This compact writer’s cabin nestles behind a 1930s home in a small town outside of Vienna, its dark charms playing foil to the more traditional house beside it.

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