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The couple named their company Konga after the young son, Vinca’s mispronunciation of the Lithuanian word for “socks” when he was learning to speak. “For us, it formed a symbolic association with the feeling of the earth under bare feet,” says Goda. “It encouraged us to leave our footprint, but with minimal impact on nature and meaningful value to humans.”

“Even without central heating, it was far more comfortable,” continues Eduardo. A 100-foot walkway leads to the dock, which is serviced by water buses and supply boats.

Sitting eight feet off the ground, Erica and Eduardo Heidenreich’s island retreat in the Paraná River delta, north of Buenos Aires, is built to withstand the remote wetland’s periodic flooding.

The Heritage Edition luxury travel trailer by Bowlus is clad with riveted aluminum and is marked by a satin silver finish. Customers can also opt for a matte black finish or a satin grey one.

Floor plan of Camp Everhappy by Hugh Pape, renovated by McLennan Design

The kitchen, designed by Space Theory, features a refrigerator from Smeg. Everything is solar powered, and—thanks to a rainwater catchment system, a well, and a composting toilet—the home is completely off-grid.

The house’s second floor, where one enters, combines the living, kitchen, and dining areas in one space beneath original architect Richard Campbell’s vaulted wood ceiling.

"The home was ahead of its time from the perspective of energy conservation, with its back to the sun on the south elevation, a band of clerestory windows running the length of the building, and open walls embracing the gentler light facing north,

Curved trim is a little unexpected in the best way—it draws attention to the mix of materials in this bathroom.

Loom House floor plan

Working with salvaged and donated materials (and without ferry service), the Stinn Family assembled this dreamy getaway piece by piece.