May 25th 2010 2:30PM
Ever think about living in a cramped, windowless room with a wire roof? No, not like a battery cage chicken, more like, a 25-year old Chinese woman named Zhang Qi. Her insanely-tiny apartment is just 21 square-feet! She's the first to move into what the developer is calling a "capsule apartment" -- and what we're calling... Continue Reading »
Jan 27th 2010 2:44PM
In the Mississippi Historic District of Portland, Oregon, builders Jeff Gantert and Brad Bloom have put up three tiny, vernacular cottages that are available as rentals on an unusual (but highly likable) basis: for one month at a time. Gantert and Bloom were inspired by the historical architecture of their neighborhood,... Continue Reading »
Dec 14th 2009 8:00AM
Conspicuous consumption is so... not last year. We've checked the tea leaves and it's not slated for a comeback in 2010, either. Cyberhomes featured a great list of five home design trends for 2010. We covered these very peek-into-the-future trends in 2009. Then again, we had the unfair advantage of access to the AOL... Continue Reading »
Dec 10th 2009 1:00PM
A London home just 66 inches wide is on the market for just over $1 million dollars. The listing claims it is "internationally recognised for its unique character." Like a certain New York studio, the house is probably also known for occupants who don't suffer from claustrophobia. Former residents have included actors,... Continue Reading »
