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Floor Plan of Gneissland by Legendary Group

Gaia Off-Grid Shipping Container Home exploded axonometric drawing

The eco-friendly escape is powered by solar panels and a wind turbine—and it even includes a full bath.

The open-plan living space of the Icon model features a kitchen, dining and living

With generous floor-to-ceiling windows, the interiors get plenty of all-day light. As a designer of lifestyle hotel interiors, Oni is an expert at balancing comfort with function, as reflected in the living and dining areas.

When Paul and Yuki Gasiorkiewicz bought a nondescript 1930s bungalow in Echo Park, they knew right away that a redesign would be in order. But when they took a closer look at the detached garage in the rear, they discovered a surprisingly stunning view that made them scrap ideas of a renovation in favor of building a brand new accessory dwelling unit.

“The approval process wasn’t easy. It’s just a guesthouse, but we may as well have been trying to build an apartment complex in the backyard,” says Marks. Walls of board-formed concrete are warmed by the cumaru wood ceilings and decks.

Five House by M Gooden Design floor plan

The bedroom furniture is from West Elm and the duvet is from Virgil Abloh’s Markerad collection for IKEA.

Like what you see? Casa Mariposa can even come fully furnished.

Whisper Rock Ranch just north of Pioneertown, California.

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Cabin in La Juanita floor plan

A spear-like extension of the gutter delivers rainwater to a garden swale.

"Some of my favorite elements are the reclaimed Wyoming fence wood siding and cedar tongue and groove ceilings," reveals Mackay. "The use of reclaimed wood is pretty unique."

The micro home movement paints a rosy picture of financial freedom, simplicity, and self-determination—but going small comes with its own set of challenges.

The sauna offers a “Scandinavian spa circuit of hot, cold, relax” with a shower and hammocks.