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Laura Mauk writes about architecture and design for Dwell, Wallpaper*, the San Francisco Chronicle, Interiors and Luxe. She worked as an editor for Architectural Digest, Artforum's Bookforum, Allure and Western Interiors & Design after starting her career in New York in the late nineties, when she was first published in Paper magazine.

#VanLife Too Big of a Commitment? Rent the Lifestyle Instead
For those who are ready to hit the road without giving up their home, new start-up Cabana has camper vans for hire.
The Unexpected Satisfaction of Leaving Behind the American Dream
When my family’s suburban home in Maryland became a burden, we set our sights on the West Coast—and a whole new way of living.
A Massive Glass Front Slides Open at This Off-Grid Cabin in Australia
Every room features a view at the sustainable retreat, but hoisting the window provides an even deeper connection to its river...
A Cabin Perched on the Rugged, Remote Chilean Coast Is Equally Extreme
Architects Umberto Bonomo and Felipe Alarcón used a wedge-shaped wall to guard the concrete and glass home from the elements...
Budget Breakdown: An Architect’s £224K Remodel Makes a Splash With Pastel Tile
Inspired by a David Hockney painting, Grant Straghan colors his London home in soothing tones of seafoam and rose.
Charred Timber Clads a New Rentable Tiny Cabin in Germany
Architect Sigurd Larsen teams up with Raus to build an off-grid escape near Berlin.
This Tiny Apartment Checks All the Boxes With Glass Bricks and Gridded Tile
Inspired by Piet Mondrian, Miogui Architecture fixes up a 141-square-foot studio in Normandy with bright primary colors.
You Can Try Small-Space Living on for Size at This Tiny Home Village in Florida
A couple’s decision to build a DIY house leads to 12 rentable cabins.
A Prefab Tiny House Springs Up on a Fairytale Site in the Bavarian Alps
Designed by Manta North, the 516-square-foot residence is situated on an organic farm near the intersection of Germany,...
11 Tiny Prefab Cabins Pop Up in the Woods of Portugal
Summary harnesses the power of prefabrication to create a set of compact homes on a breathtaking site.
This Light-Bending Micro Apartment Will Make You Look Twice
Miogui Architecture revamps a 137-square-foot Parisian flat with mirrors, color, and plenty of sunlight.
For Your Next Getaway, Consider a Prefab Pod in Antarctica’s Lunar-Esque Landscape
Echo is a space-age eco-retreat that will beckon the adventurous and affluent to experience the iciest region on the planet.
This Tiny Boathouse in Norway Is a Private Retreat in Plain Sight
The windowless cabin by Handegård Arkitektur grants a one-way vista that’s aimed out over the North Sea.
Before & After: Raw and Refined Materials Bring Harmony to a Jumbled California Home
Colossus Mfg. revives the living areas and backyard of a Sacramento residence with contrasting colors and materials.
Before & After: Chunky Terrazzo Sings in a Music-Industry Couple’s Midcentury Home
Hub of the House Studio remixes a Burbank dwelling’s dated kitchen and bathrooms with color, texture, and pitch-perfect storage.
This Wood-Wrapped Prefab With Built-In Furniture Starts at $55K
Nestron’s Legend Two tiny home is designed to be move-in ready the day it arrives.
This Off-Grid Tiny Home Is One Retiree Couple’s Permanent Vacation
The 182-square-foot home by Madeiguincho includes self-sustaining systems designed to allow the couple to stay checked out as...
You Can Power These New All-Electric Tiny Homes With Your Regular-Sized Home—or Even a Car
Three Scandi-inspired designs by Escape start at $43,600 and plug into a standard electrical outlet, an electric vehicle, or a...
A California Couple Turn a Dated Camper Into a Dreamy Family Getaway
Kele Dobrinski and Christina Valencia transform a blatantly beige travel trailer into a colorful tiny home that lets their family...
A Florida Couple Turn a Ram ProMaster Van Into Their Dream Home on Wheels
For Ethan and Katelynn Hunter, van living provides financial freedom, the ability to travel, and the work life they’ve always...
Design Magic Makes This 137-Square-Foot Parisian Flat Look Larger Than It Is
Mirror, mirror on the wall—is this the tiniest apartment of them all?
Two Designers Turn a Vintage Camper Into a Dreamy Mobile Office for $36K
Alternative Design Studio transforms a 1970s travel trailer into a mobile studio with a workspace that converts into a queen-size...
Before & After: A Decrepit 1970s A-Frame in Minnesota Is Reborn as a Cozy Family Escape
Taiga Design + Build introduces Kebony siding and Scandinavian vibes to a charming but dilapidated cabin on Lake Superior.
An Australian Tiny Home Built From Recycled Materials Reaches New Heights With an Expandable Roof
Designer Nick Lane and builder Aaron Shields devise a 128-square-foot, transportable dwelling using local hardwoods, volcanic...
Budget Breakdown: An Architecture Student Turns an Old School Bus Into His Home for $7K
Caleb Brackney transforms a 1995 Thomas International bus into his full-time residence in Knoxville, Tennessee, using recycled...
Perched on a Portuguese Hilltop, an Inspiring Studio Lets Creativity Take Flight
Architecture firm Madeiguincho found inventive uses for windows and wood to craft a space for creating—or just relaxing.
A Tiny Home in Washington Captures the Serenity of the West Coast
In Battle Ground, Washington, Matt and Elizabeth Impola create a chic retreat with French doors, bright, airy interiors, and a...
The 10 Teeniest Tiny Homes of 2024
Ranging from 52.5 to 330 square feet per person, these micro dwellings show that good things do come in small packages.
This Tiny Home’s Furniture Folds Into a Wall to Save Space
Designed by Trias, the 215-square-foot Minima prefab packs the versatility of a Swiss army knife.
This $118K Micro-Cabin Is as Elegant as It Is Efficient
Fatigued by skyrocketing housing costs and the modern world’s waning connection to nature, Lee Loewen and Payam Shalchian create...
A 376-Square-Foot Apartment in Brazil Goes From Too Tight to Just Right
Architect Leandro Garcia revamps a one-bedroom dwelling to create a compact yet comfortable home for a mother and her 13-year-old...
A Color-Blocked ADU in Los Angeles Takes a Cue From Talking Heads
The 750-square-foot home, aptly named Stop Making Sense, recalls the chunky proportions of David Byrne’s iconic gray suit.
A Flock of Rentable Tiny Homes Pops Up at Dillon Beach Resort in Northern California
Tru Form Tiny creates 12 little cottages and three cabins that tie into the coastal landscape of Marin County.
A Dahlia Farmer’s Tiny Home Comes Into Bloom in Northern California
In a field of flowers in Sonoma County, Tru Form Tiny plants a 364-square-foot house that’s packed with storage, style, and charm.
A Yoga Instructor’s Tiny Home Stretches the Limits of Small Space Design
Fritz Tiny Homes packs a micro-gym, an office, and a teaching studio into a flexible 362-square-foot dwelling on Vancouver Island.
A Madrid Artist’s Studio Is Filled With Sunlight, Texture, and Creative Inspiration
Zooco Estudio creates a sublime workspace on the top floor of a painter’s home.
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