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A covered boardwalk connects the mudroom and guest bedroom structure (left) to the gathering pavilion with the living room, kitchen, and dining area (right). The boardwalk in the foreground leads to the primary bedroom cabin.

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

The Barn Gallery faces southwest to a secluded waterfront bluff, and is surrounded by 4 acres of woodland and a private meadow.

Collection and filtration of rain water, and a focus on natural landscaping are integral parts of the Barn Gallery sustainable design philosophy. The rain garden (foreground) functions as a natural filtration system for stormwater runoff headed to the channel below, and is one of the most talked-about features.

At night, full-height glazing makes the cabin glows from within.

The cabin's roof is made from the strongest gauge corrugated metal that Carsten could find. "Trees fall over in large windstorms,

Moss-covered boulders at the base of Colorado Camelot tree house helped to inspire the design for the compact structure.

The timber-clad cabins at Find Sanctuary in Big Bear, California, were devised to help urban professionals manage stress anxiety.

Built with trees felled on-site, a 650-foot-long elevated pathway connects the cabin to the nearest road.

The cabin is available to rent all year long, and only accessible by foot, skis, and snowshoes. Transport carts or sleds are available to bring in gear.

Completed in 2020, this micro-refuge is located lakeside in Poisson Blanc Regional Park, in the Laurentides region of Quebec, Canada. “Is it a hut or a cabin? A tiny home or glamping?” Asks the park’s website, before providing their own cheeky answer: “All of the above.”

The larch veranda has no railing, so it appears to float in the lush meadow.

The nearly 650-square-foot cabin has just enough interior space for a relaxed weekend getaway.

The wood-clad cabin is located on a working farm in Devon, UK.

Out of The Valley just completed their latest project, the Holly Water Cabin—and it’s available for rent.

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Natural hemlock cladding allows the cabin to blend into its natural setting.

A mix of horizontal and vertical cladding gives the exterior a sleek, dynamic appearance.

The 1,000-square-foot contemporary structure overlooks a nearby lake through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Peter Braithwaite Studio crafted this peaceful retreat for a couple in Seabright, Nova Scotia.

Pine tongue-and-groove boards were stained using the Scandinavian practice of pine tar and linseed oil to give the wood siding the look of Japanese shou sugi ban.

Den co-founders use their 384-square-foot cabin as a weekend getaway and building lab for future projects.

Outside the desk window, a spear-like Corten steel gutter delivers rainwater to a garden swale. "It's a little moment of celebration," the architect says.

The cabin is open to the south for solar gain.

The shou sugi ban exterior is durable, but will lighten over time.

A gravel path leads to a bench meant for slipping off one’s shoes before entering. The slatted screen above the firewood holder helps protect the north façade from snow.

Exterior cladding follows the angle of the roof, exaggerating the cabin’s angular form. Like a lean-to shelter, the cabin is high in front and low in back.

The burned Douglas ﬁr exterior cladding reveals a lighter grain as the seasons pass.

The cabin, which is modeled after a lean-to, sits in a field on the edge of the woods.

The deck points to the sunrise on the summer equinox. “In researching, I found interesting ideas about how Japanese builders spent seasons on the land observing where the sun rises and sets throughout the year,” the homeowner says. “I asked Jason to include that in the equation when siting the building on the land.”

The architect sited the cabin not far from a puddingstone on the property. "People sit on it," the homeowner says. "It's very inviting."

In the front of the cabin, the roof extends almost twice as deep on the east than the west.

A tiny outbuilding offers a cozy living space inside a simple shell.

Dubbed Small But Fine, a student-built 280-square-foot cabin in Finland connects with the outdoors and features a minimal footprint. Not pictured is a detached outhouse with a composting toilet.

Constructed with sustainably sourced lumber and large, double-pane windows, Studio Shed’s all-season Signature Series units are popularly used as backyard offices.

Before renovations, the farm had been abandoned for some 17 years.

Surrounded by native grasses, the outdoor entertaining area is lowered to give spatial difference.

Reclaimed cedar from the original chicken coop was used for siding.

The top priorities for Chalet M—a small, plywood cabin in the suburban area of São Lourenço da Serra in São Paulo, Brazil—were to ensure the lightest possible footprint on its forest site, and to maximize the experience of being one with nature for its owners.

In Finland, two students with little experience but a lot of gumption design a minimalist home in the woods and build most of it—from the roofing to the stovepipes—on their own.

These design-forward home builders on the West Coast are crafting tiny dwellings that are big on style and sustainability.

Off to the side of the main house is a compact beach house with two bunk rooms and a wooden deck.

The 323-square-foot guest house is located behind the main house and contains two bedrooms, a fully tiled bathroom with ceramic tile floors, subfloor heating, laundry facilities, and a Cinderella incineration toilet.

The main building faces west for views of the horizon and the setting sun.

Indoor/outdoor living is emphasized with wraparound decks, covered patios, and large windows throughout the property.

The cabins are set on rocky formations and oriented for optimal panoramic views and guest privacy. Depending on the time of year, guests can enjoy views of the Northern Lights, the midnight sun, and the continent's largest colony of sea eagles.

Entered from the south-facing rear, each cabin was designed to be as compact as possible with a footprint of roughly 320 square feet.

Bergmann and Becker traveled from Germany, where they were studying, to the remote lakeside site in Finland to complete the project over three summers. They prefabricated the modular frames in Bergmann’s grandparents’ barn (which had electricity) to avoid weather disruptions.

Located in Lavia in southwest Finland with nary a neighbor in sight, the remote cabin is set close to a lake and surrounded by a swamp and an old forest. The site was selected for its lake views and close connection to nature. "On some days you can see moose, deer, and traces of lynx," say the designers, who use the cabin as a retreat from city life.

The resort was envisioned as a base for adventures around the island, of which there are many. Guests can enjoy outdoor activities like diving, kayaking, fishing, mountaineering or take it easy and relax in the sauna, hot water bath, and other social gathering areas.

The custom-made, double-glazed windows are closely sealed to the aluminum facade to prevent leakage of air and penetration of seawater.

The cabins had to be built a certain height above the water to protect against high tide and predicted sea level rise. The structures are elevated on iron rods drilled into the rock and anchored with steel reclaimed from the island.

Located in the protected Steigen Archipelago off the coast of Northern Norway, the remote resort on Manshausen Island is surrounded by a harsh, yet beautiful, environment. All waste is treated on the island, which aims to be completely self-sufficient and off-grid in a few years.