In the quest for simplicity and eco-friendly living, a tiny house
movement has taken over. People are shrinking their living quarters to
decrease their carbon footprint, get rid of the clutter, and live
smaller and smarter. In other cases, micro houses provide the perfect
intimate setting for a no-frills getaway. After spotting a few miniature
dwellings during our Internet travels, we compiled a list of unique,
itsy-bitsy backyard cottages, adorably dwarfed abodes, and other tiny
homesteads. Click through our gallery to take a peek.Architect Manuel Villa designed a backyard habitable polyhedron in Bogota, Colombia. ArchDaily described the project as: ”Inspired in the shape’s perception processes the children develop in their first years of life. The basic shapes of things and their differences are key elements in the development of knowledge, and specifically in acquiring reading skills and geometric basic concepts.”
It was intended for a family to share playtime, reading, and other activities — and later for the child to use for their own hobbies and interests.
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