If you think these two buildings resemble old sheds, you're not wrong—that's kind of the point.

Celebrate Earth Day with these off-grid homes that put sustainability first.

A rural house in Ontario doesn't fuss around and fits right into the surrounding landscape.

Inspired by the idea of a living organism, Madeiguincho designed a 188-square-foot cabin that collects, stores, and reuses...

An entrepreneur-turned-DIY builder expands his eco-friendly Yucca Valley property with this translucent desert structure.

Simple materials compose this rentable tiny house nestled in a secret spot in the Adelaide Hills.

Jonathan and Ashley Longnecker and their four kids live, work, and explore the world in this stylish, sustainable Airstream...

Completed in six short months, ZeroCabin Krul is a self-sufficient getaway near the Andes mountains and the Patagonian fjords.

Nestled in a tiny town off the coast, this container home echoes the main ingredient the owners had hoped for in a weekend...

Operating entirely off the grid, these homes match renewable energy sources with modern design.

The sleek design from Stockholm-based iOhouse doesn’t rely on utility hookups, allowing you to live in luxury wherever you want.

Inspired by ancient ruins, Frankie Pappas crafts a green-roofed, brick guesthouse that connects deeply with nature.

Three metal-clad structures connected by an open-air courtyard offer simple sanctuary and an escape from city living.

Tucked away on an island off the coast of Tasmania, this tiny cabin only features two pieces of furniture.

Dramatically wrapped in dark spruce panels, this self-sustaining tiny home in North Slovakia is the ultimate escape.

Available for as low as $55,000, the Artist Bothy is a multipurpose, prefab hut designed to promote a creative spark in residents.

Tiny living meets luxury in these Bauhaus-inspired shipping container homes.

Located two hours north of New York City, this shipping container cabin boasts sustainable design and cozy glamping comforts.

Whether you’re looking to lower your carbon footprint, retreat into nature, or simply reduce your utility bills, get inspiration...

The bold, geometric form of this timber home by Ben Callery Architects offers refuge in the harsh Australian landscape.

For $650 a night, this Airbnb mixes sustainable desert living with hotel-worthy amenities.

Pulley-operated walls and windows open the door to indoor/outdoor living in this tiny prefab cabin.

Run by a husband-and-wife team, each of Cabinscape’s tiny homes is a cozy wilderness retreat.

Airlifted into place via a helicopter, this energy-efficient alpine shelter adds a vibrant pop of color to a snow-covered...

An idyllic glass house that's perfect for stargazing offers a surprisingly comfortable immersion in one of Europe’s most extreme...

After escaping over the years to Lake Huron’s Manitoulin Island, a pair of painters tap Solares Architecture for a sustainable...

Ready for life on land or water, the net-zero LilliHaus is a plug-and-play prefab by SysHaus.

Eclipse founder Justin Draplin explains his scheme for the 399-square-foot dwellings that include sustainable features such as...

On challenging terrain overlooking a wetland, Minarik Architecture creates a resilient, dual-volume residence.

A tech entrepreneur goes off the grid and learns to work with his hands as he remakes a geodesic dome in the California desert.

With all its creature comforts hidden beneath a steel shed roof, Gawthorne’s Hut, a vacation rental in Australia’s Mudgee Valley,...

The self-sufficient Courtyard House embraces the bush landscape in all directions.

MAPA Architects revitalizes an old ranch house in rural Uruguay—more than 5,300 miles away from the clients’ primary home.

Gray Organschi Architecture and the Yale Center for Ecosystems in Architecture team up to create the Ecological Living Module, a...

Sadie, the new self-sustaining tiny home by CABN, gives guests a chance to reconnect with themselves in a remote patch of...

Punctured by a glass-enclosed courtyard, this hexagonal, donut-shaped house is filled with light and views from all six sides.