Expert Tips and Tricks for Designing Small Dwellings
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Andrew Simpson of WireDog Architecture designed an eco-friendly (and budget-friendly) New Zealand home with stirring views; he begins his advice to small space designers with this idea: "Borrowed space. When defining individual spaces be aware of opportunities to borrow perceived space from other areas and the exterior." WireDog's 538 square foot house appears in Dwell's November 2015 Small Spaces issue.
Large sliding glass doors allow daylight to fill the living room. Smaller windows are placed in the kitchen area and the sleeping loft. The exterior is clad in heart pine which needs very little up-keep and is known for its strength and hardness.