When the power goes out because of a hurricane, a storm, or a problem with the electrical grid, portable generators and whole-house generators will do the same important task: provide electricity ...

Architect Camino Alonso likes to think small. “All architects want to make things smaller,” says Alonso, of the Madrid-based firm AÌ baton, and designer of an award-winning prefab dwelling called the ...

On the go? Not a problem. This movable, prefab house from Swiss studio Rahbaran Hürzeler Architekten can be built and installed almost anywhere. The architects developed the project as an experiment ...

The tiny house movement is as much about lifestyle as it is size of dwelling. Simplicity and efficiency are key characteristics of such a house. Not only is Stereotank's Taku-Tanku very small, it has ...

As a temporary solution for Madison’s homeless residents, a city committee unanimously approved Monday proposed plans for Occupy Madison to build small, portable houses as night shelters. The Plan ...

Rahbaran Hürzeler Architects have developed a residential building that can change its location completely. The prerequisite for this is a modular design that enables complete dismantling and assembly ...

A proposed San Diego municipal code amendment that would allow “movable tiny houses” to fall under the state definition of an accessory dwelling unit has some La Jollans concerned as it works its way ...

SAN DIEGOSAN DIEGO — San Diego officials say they plan to begin allowing movable “tiny houses” in backyards across the city, to help address the local homelessness and affordable housing crises. The ...

Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and powerA portable generator (left) is much less expensive than a permanently installed whole-house model ...