Outdoor spaces are such a great opportunity to enjoy the weather without having to get out and do much. An upstairs balcony can even be an amazing oasis away from all of the noise, stresses and prying eyes that are happening elsewhere. While most balconies are on the smaller side, it can be a tough thing…
Galvanized metal isn’t always the first home building material that comes to mind when talking “guest house.” But with this Mell Lawrence addition to an Austin property– the low-energy, efficient house is still warm and inviting. With a metal exterior and solar paneled roof, the loft style floor plan is completely self-sustainable. The rainwater collection system…
Architects Betillon and Dorval Bory were commissioned for the renovation of a tiny Paris apartment for a couple sharing the lofty space. The minimalist style is a blessing to this small footprint, though the science based exploration of the Color Rendering Index (or CRI) is the highlight of it all. The main spaces are all dictated…
The Experimental Dwelling for a Greener Environment, better known as “E.D.G.E.” by Revelations Architects has been a showstopping design that also focuses on being green and environmentally sustainable. Featured as a modular space that’s either your full time home or a vacation getaway, the E.D.G.E. is looking to transform home design everywhere. Not only is the…
The itty bitty homes that we tend to feature on Inthralld are some of the most daring, daunting and ultimately exciting to see. So when it’s tiny and built entirely by hand (with more than 800 hours put into the mix) you’d better believe it gets a whole lot of extra attention. The couple that built…
The practice of sustainable design takes on so many meanings and requirements, that it can be difficult to determine what’s most important when devising a plan for building a home. This 600 square foot cabin in South Lincoln, Vermont, showcases what can be done when thinking sustainably and green. Joan Heaton Architects utilized the practice of…
While small spaces are becoming the norm, it’s not often we see them so disconnected from technology and the outside world. Prominent fashion designer Scott Newkirk has a space to call his own when he wants to step away from the hustle and bustle of it all– and the best part is? It’s in New York….
Who would have thought that people could actually live in a home that is only 1 square meter (just under 11 square feet). With a philosophy that “Everybody should have their own house, with a window and a door. And it should stand wherever you want,” Le-Mentzel created the One SQM House. The square meter of…
A small space doesn’t always have a “one size fits all” approach– and while some tiny apartments have all of the high end details; others might be on a tight budget and needing to make things work in a small footprint with some less luxurious features and finishes. The Comodo and Cibic workshop is driven to…
Small spaces are a dime a dozen in cities such as Hong Kong, but that doesn’t mean that they lack on style in any sense of the word. This 630 square foot apartment might be small on size, but the interior is bold and beautiful– and clearly not scared of a little bit of color. Urban…