Method recently introduced this handy refill, good for 85 loads.

Comprised of a 26' x 8.5' by 8.5 foot wide trailer, this tiny home RV is ready for the road.

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.

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The owners of the 1929 Lovell Health house agreed to a rare tour of their home as part of the 85th anniversary celebration.

The airy living room features 12-foot ceilings, which drop to 8.5 feet in other areas of the apartment.

One major directive was to “honor the tree,” referring to a particular 85-year-old cottonwood on the property. Photo by: Kirk Gittings

A mirror measuring 8.5 by 3.3 feet makes the renovated kitchen feel more expansive. Photo by: Jonas Ingerstedt

The tile-clad bathroom offers one of the home’s only breaks in material, with a wall-mounted Swing 85 ceramic sink by Artceram

The architects set the garage and access hall at street level, but embedded the rest of the program 8.5 feet below for better access to the garden.

Charred and clear-stained cypress wrap a weekend retreat designed by Marlon Blackwell Architects in Rogers, Arkansas. The home sits in a dense forest 85 feet above Beaver Lake.

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.

The staff at Fort Street Studio says they are “stumped” by the cross motif in this striking 4'3" by 8'5" example, with a tricolor fringe.

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.

Using up to 85% recycled material in their products, and with ambitious full-circle recycling initiatives, AZEK is a sustainable and eco-conscious choice for exterior cladding.

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.

This Californian she shed was built based on a kit by Everton that arrived with about 85 different components. Once the structure was built, final steps included personalization of the she shed, like paint and flooring selection and installation of curtains and other furniture.

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.

The Living Vehicle comes standard with 1,320 watts of solar, and configurations can run up to 3,080 watts. The lightweight solar panels flush-mounted on the roof are hail- and impact-resistant and can withstand extreme winds. The manufacturer offers a 25-year 85% output warranty guarantee.

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.

Liberation Tiny Home’s 24' x 8.5' entry-level home is called Rumspringa, and it starts at $45,000. The home is available with either a modern or traditional design aesthetic. From there, the models size up and can include optional features like soaking tubs, composting or incinerating toilets, and stairs with built-in storage.

“I loved the challenge of planning a fully functional home on a 32 ft x 8.5 ft trailer. I knew I wanted to include all of the basic living spaces that you would find in a conventional home: kitchen, living room, bathroom, two enclosed bedrooms, a laundry area, and storage spaces,” explains Kell.

Founded in 1958 by the Finnish Saarelainen brothers in Eastern Finland, Honka—known as Honkarakenne in Finland—was the first industrial manufacturer of log houses. Today, the pioneer brand has built almost 85,000 houses across the globe, including a quaint Scottish retreat for the Queen of England in 1969. Pictured here is an exterior view of Kide, a sauna cabin located on the west coast of Finland.

Stone Roses “We wanted to make the interior seamless with the outdoors, and this is the first place we blur the line,” Katie says of the “stone garden” that flows from within the entry to the deck beyond it. “My 85-year-old father picked up the rocks at the beach, a bag or two at a time, over weeks and weeks,” says Scott.

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)

The El Toro model is 28 feet long, 8.5 feet wide, and 13.5 feet tall. The dining table is a slab of old-growth redwood that can be lowered to create a full bed. O’Donnell combined that with reclaimed cedar on the interior paneling, as well as twice-recycled bamboo floors and reworked redwood wine barrels on the ceiling. The walls are coated in Skimstone, which qualifies for LEED builds.

85' climbing wall

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.

Designed by Boston-based firm ZeroEnergy Design, this family home "consumes approximately 85% less energy than a comparable home built to the current energy code," says Stephanie T Horowitz AIA, Managing Director. "The energy savings are accomplished through a super-insulated building enclosure; airtight construction; efficient heating, cooling and ventilation; and a solar array on the roof." White stucco, shiplapped wood siding, and fiber cement panels adorn the exterior. The landscape architect was Soren deNiord.

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

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 portable DW unit, which measures 8.5 feet by 26 feet, and sits on a custom trailer by Tumbleweed.

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.

The Salengers say they were able to add the two bedroom pods for about $7,000 each, significantly less than the $20,000 to $30,000 a typical bedroom addition costs.

This Namu was built on a custom 8.5' x 20' trailer.