Launched by Visit Sweden, the cabins and the stress study could be easily written off as a tourism board gimmick—but they shouldn’t. The tiny glass cabins tap into a growing need to disconnect from a tech-driven world. To give the structures a true sense of place, the cabins were built of locally-sourced materials and designed by Jeanna Berger, daughter of the owners of Henriksholm, a privately-owned, three-mile-long island in western Sweden.

Day 72, from 500 Days of Bow Ties.

Day 72, from 500 Days of Bow Ties.

The small cabin's cross-laminated timber (CLT) shell, composed of 72 unique wooden panels, is designed to withstand severe arctic storms and heavy wind conditions.

Five tiny glass cabins on Sweden’s Henriksholm Island allow travelers to unplug from the noise of their technology-driven lifestyles. The “72 Hour Cabins” are Norwegian spruce structures that offer peace and quiet with minimally furnished yet cozy interiors.

Klopf Architecture's modest 72-square-foot addition at the front of the home blends in with the original structure while giving the owners a greater sense of openness in the master and hall bathrooms. Inside, the re-imagined great room now features dining space.

At over 500 square feet, the house’s green roof may be its most powerful—and most expensive—environmental statement. It cost $8,000 to waterproof, and $7,000 to landscape. Water from the roof feeds the toilet and the garden’s watering system, and the garden itself insulates the house and keeps gas bills low in winter. Photo by Nic Granleese.

Crystal Prime 7000 Box of 10

The compact, 54-square-foot kitchen is equipped with an induction cooktop (no gas used). The countertops are Create Stone's White Quartz made with 72-percent post-industrial waste.

The “Sassi” of the Southern Italian UNESCO World Heritage City of Matera are ancient cave dwellings dug out of the region’s limestone rock, which have been used by humans from as far back as 7000 BC.

A tulip table is joined by the Madison Park Lintel 72-Inch Rectangular Dining Table in Natural and Linon Home Bentwood Stackable Stools in Pink, all from Bed Bath & Beyond.

As an example of IFTTT as “digital duct tape”, BMW’s “Warm Welcome Home” Applet opens the garage door as soon as the car pulls into the driveway, turns the house lights on and sets the Nest Thermostat to 72.

Seeking to add a third level to his home in China’s Fujian Province, a sea captain was deterred due to the toll his property had taken from the coastal climate. The ocean and rain had caused erosion and water seepage, dooming the building’s structural integrity. Beijing-based Vector Architects stepped in with a solution—a 4.72 inch-thick layer of concrete wall that would be added to the home’s existing brick masonry. This allowed for a reconfiguration of the interior spaces, so living areas and the master bedroom would be situated on the sea-facing side for an abundance of natural light, the best views, and better ventilation.

Before: The original house, purchased for $7,000, was a “termite-infested nightmare made of diesel-soaked palettes” say Mike and Lauren. The couple were drawn to the home's renovation potential, its proximity to San Jose and Pacific Coast beaches, and its elevation (over 3,000 feet) that affords stunning views.

It’s hard to believe, but this trendy stay was purchased by Kathrin and Brian Smirke at a tax auction for $7,000. While it sounds like a great deal, the 1957 property was abandoned—and it needed to be stripped to the studs and completely rebuilt. The DIY interiors now are teeming with photo opps—from stylish vignettes to an outdoor tub constructed from a water trough.

The recently completed Coastal Craftsman from the Oregon-based Handcrafted is now for sale and priced at $72,500. Built on a 28' x 8.5' triple axel Iron Eagle PAD trailer, the minimalist interiors include a lofted sleeping area and a sofa that transforms into bed for an additional sleeping area.

This modern A-frame is in a beautiful remote location in the Sierra National Forest, California at an elevation of 7000 feet. Fourteen miles above Bass Lake on the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway, this property is surrounded by amazing meadows, secret swimming holes, and miles and miles of undiscovered hiking trails. Your own private Yosemite without the crowds.

Visit No. 49, 2008, 72 x 72 inches, Ink on paper over panel

Pattern Recognition-Square No. 8, 2002, Acrylic on paper over panel, 72 x 72 inches

Looking down from above you can see the hovering grace of the awning. It reminds me of some Calder mobile frozen as it spins. The budget for the project was $7,000.

Stephen Kenn Inheritance Expandable Dining Set ($7000)

Shannon Ferguson, a First 72+ resident

They Call Her Elita One 72" x 56"

Back of Contemporary Farmhouse overlooking Private 72 Acres

The Research Tower's windows are comprised of 7,000 Pyrex tubes, and at certain times of the day, you can see the silhouette of the floor plan.

Troy Delone, The First 72+ reentry case manager.

The Alp 320 model from modular company Mekamodular starts at $72,000 and takes about 6 months to construct and ship.

screened in porch with Jay Sylvester Assemblage 72" x 48"

Desert Boot by Clarks $70.00 The simple and classic Desert Boot is stylish and wearable for every season.

Persistence 36 x 72 inches (diptych) 2019 @artroosmapp

The 72 exhibit tanks house 12,000 fishes of 180 species

Measuring nearly 7,000 square feet, the converted home presents various living areas to gather, all of which blend original detail with modern finishes.

The contest's winner gets this minty '72 El Camino, and $10,000-worth of Blu Dot swag.

Pastor Tyrone Smith, The First 72+ Senior Advisor and Co-Founder

Aerial of Spencertown Oasis Privately tucked on 72 acres with Ponds and Streams

This modern home in Austin, TX is compromised of 7,000 sf of living space surrounding this infinity edge pool with a waterfall and Ipe deck.