Detached building in Ko-ryo Town, Nara Prefecture / Koyori
A single-storey annex in Nara Prefecture invites calm communication and tactile experiences, using light and black Taniguchi paper to craft a timeless retreat.
Tiny House Cabins & Pavilions
Simple, Sustainable, Functional Spaces Integrated Into Nature
What Are Tiny House Cabins & Pavilions?
Streamlined Living Spaces For Relaxation
Tiny house cabins and pavilions are compact, versatile structures designed for easy living in natural settings. Featuring efficient layouts and thoughtful use of space, these designs prioritise functionality while embracing the outdoors. Through unique and creative designs, tiny cabins and pavilions are used for both weekend retreats and permanent residence, offering a minimalist approach with a focus on sustainable materials and efficient design.
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Designed by Shean Architects. Photography by Scott Norsworthy and Doublespace Photography
Featured Tiny Cabin & Pavilion Design Articles
Explore Eco-Consious Designs for Low-Impact and Sustainable Living
Mojave Living Laboratory / Mesa Sky Disk and the Ocotillo Cube / Insight Digital
A fire-resilient strawbale cabin and off-grid guesthouse in California’s high desert explore sustainable design, natural materials, and climate-responsive architecture.
Folklore Cabin Retreat / Latvia / Zahrada
The Folklore Retreat is a cabin design inspired by Latvian folklore, featuring a central chimney and sustainable elements, shortlisted in the Caramel Shore Traveller Rooms Competition
RÃo Plata Refuge / Pucón Cl / elton léniz arquitectos
Discover the RÃo Plata Refuge: a stilted, sustainable retreat blending minimal design with nature, elevated above seasonal floods in the picturesque Plata River Delta
Cotswolds Cowshed / Gloucestershire, Gb / Design Storey
Discover how Design Storey transformed a historic Cotswolds barn into a modern, sustainable tiny home while preserving its unique heritage and charm
Lake Rosseau Cabin / Muskoka cottage region / Still Architects
Discover Lake Rosseau Cabin by Still Architects, a Muskoka retreat blending history and modernity with exposed timbers, lakefront views, and sustainable design.