Small houses

Every Pod comes with a covered veranda

The interior incorporates low toxicity finishes and natural materials like timber and textural oriented strand board.

The windows can be closed during periods of extreme temperatures, allowing the heat recovery ventilation system to take over.

To make the most of the design's small footprint, storage is integrated into the bed and the cabinetry doubles as shelving.

The design incorporates integrated kitchen appliances to conserve space.

The design evokes a classic Australian miner's cottage with gable roof, veranda, and

The Portuguese firm Madeiguincho designed a trio of tiny homes for a regenerative agriculture farm in Alqueva in southeast Portugal.

A massive oculus frames views of the epic landscape.

on the coast of Buenos Aires in

Inside the 1,930-square-foot structure, which is their full-time residence, con-crete floors and pale woods mimic the outdoor palette. A sliding glass wall from Fleetwood opens to an expansive patio and perfect sunset views.

Even with multiple structures across their 10-acre property in Maine, Diana Arcadipone and Scott Berk only had one bathroom. This 560-square-foot guesthouse by architect Leslie Benson gives them a second, as well as space for visiting family and friends.

While they may resemble shipping containers, the pods are actually built of wood and clad in corrugated steel.

In Southern Mississippi, hurricanes are a very real concern. Mark and Madison ensured decisions were made with storm-resistance in mind: for instance, sturdy aluminum-clad windows instead of vinyl-clad.

Madison points out that the pod concept would make it easy to add an extension if necessary. “We see it as a house that can grow with us—and that we can pay for as we go along.”

The deck is constructed from standard, treated 2x6s from the hardware store. The oak tree in the center of the deck provides the family with shade and cooler temperatures through the humid summers, and protects from the rain as well.