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We’d Like to Self-Isolate in This Off-Grid Tiny House on the Other Side of the World

With our cities now so laughably unaffordable, thousands of British Columbians are stuck imagining wonderful homes instead of living in them. Spaced is a record of our minds wandering the world of architecture and design, up and away from the unrewarding realities of shoebox condos, dark basement suites, sweet f~ck all on Craigslist and three levels of government that couldn’t give a damn.

To be able to escape the city for the sake of social distancing and enduring the Covid-19 pandemic (both physically and psychologically) is a dream worth having in these weird and dangerous times. Press play on the latest video from Living Big in a Tiny House, wherein you can dream that dream outside the New Zealand city of Wellington by going inside a wheeled beauty — a super simple and clean construction with a view.

Kelly’s inspiration for the home’s design was borrowed from Kiwi bush huts, being simple, minimal and connected to nature. Her architects took that concept to the next level, designing a home which is beautiful, modern, and cleverly designed to ensure that everything has a place with zero visual clutter.

SPACED // Tiny ‘Nature Villa’ in the Woods

It lacks a kitchen but we'd happily cook over a fire nearby just so we could sleep in that bed and hang on that deck...

Contemplating Life on a Handmade ‘Floating Island’

The big deck holds a BBQ, a herb garden, a hammock, and several other wonderful things besides (like a baby blue canoe).

We Dig These Cabins Designed For Sustaining Good Times in the Wild

The cool and remote constructions take full advantage of photovoltaic panels, grey/black water treatment and rainwater collection.

Cool Treehouse Has a Suspension Footbridge That Leads to a Soaker Tub With a View

Located in the wilds outside Austin, the Yoki Treehouse offers a cozy, snow-free escape from the urban doldrums.