A cabin made from repurposed windows and materials salvaged from a nearby abandoned barn… Inside, there’s no electricity or plumbing, necessities that are easily overshadowed by the home’s most stunning feature, an entire wall mode of windows salvaged from abandoned houses and estate sales around the country.” – Huffington Post
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Mike and Melissa just sent us this beautiful panorama of their New Mexico Zip Cabin and surrounding property. The only thing missing is a cooler of cold Corona beers. On our “ drawing board” is the first Cabin Fever outhouse for this off-grid site. We look forward to hearing back from Melissa on this one… – Cabin Fever Blog.
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Mountain hut built in the National park of Yakushima Island. The hut was rebuilt on the foundation of the old hut taken down of dilapidation. The Paper tube wall allows light to pour inside, by filling transparent tubes in-between. Paper tubes can be easily replaced if damaged overtime within the harsh environment of the mountains.” – Shigeru Ban Architects
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On Salt Spring Island in British Columbia lies a tiny one-room cabin, a finely detailed retreat from Seattle-based Olson Kundig Architects. Its sleek design and kinship with nature make an elegant case for simple living—that, plus the most uncontrived outdoor shower we’ve seen.” – Remodelista.
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The options available with styles, building techniques, and materials used to create tiny houses are various (vive la différence!). Some tiny homes rest on solid foundations while others are on trailers. Some are modern in style and others more rustic. The list goes on and there is something out there for everyone.” – Gabriella Morrison
This tiny wooden cabin in Sweden contains a sauna and a bedroom with large picture windows that frame views of the surrounding forest.
The cabin was designed by Paris studio SEPTEMBRE for a couple who spend their summers on the remote island of Trossö, off the west coast of Sweden.”
See more of the Ermitage Cabin by Septembre Architecture at Dezeen.
Wanted to show you this awesome treehouse cabin rental that’s on Airbnb. It’s located in Cave Junction, Oregon and is completely elevated off the ground. As soon as you just look at it it must feel like you’re in some kind of wonder land.
It’s not a complete home (no kitchen or shower) but it does have a half bathroom. …Continues
So far the cabins I have built are remote, more like art projects, without plumbing or electricity. That is easily added to a shell, however, and solar power and composting toilets are an option if you don’t want to run utilities to your cabin site.” – Vistor Summers
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Nestled amongst the trees, enveloped by ferns you find Skyeia. Bold red trim stands out against the cedar shake and raw oak logs of the cabins exterior. The large front porch looks down over the hill where hiking trails reside, just above Gravelly Run a tributary to the lake.” See more of Skyeia.
“The overall design responds to the owner’s desire for a compact, low-maintenance, virtually indestructible building to house himself and his wife during fishing expeditions. Composed of two levels, the cabin’s entry, dining and kitchen areas are located on the lower floor while a sleeping loft with minimal shelving hovers above. A cantilevered steel deck extends from the lower level, providing unimpeded views of the river.” – Olson Kundig Architects.
Photos by Benjamin Benschneider.
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