In a world often characterized by consumerism and excess, ridding ourselves of material possessions and moving into a tiny house can significantly improve one's life and feel incredibly liberating.

To make the most of a compact footprint, tiny house builders employ a wide range of creative solutions and gimmicks, from multi-functional furniture and spaces to expansive glazing, open-plan design, ...

France's Optinid clearly knows it has a winning idea with its line of tiny houses sporting roofs that slide open, as the firm offers yet another take on the design with a model meant to be rented out ...