These stunning looking Koto Cabins bring a piece of Scandinavia to your neck of the woods. Named after the Finnish word for "cozy at home," the sleek, sculpted dwellings range in different sizes from 161 to 430-square-feet making them ideal for backyard studios or rural retreats. I know that I want one. Each one is clad in Siberian larch that can be charred upon request. Interiors follow the Nordic aesthetic with pale wood floors and white walls washed in natural light. Concealed storage and furniture help create a minimalist atmosphere. Underfloor heating, double glazed windows, and covered terraces come standard while customizations like wood stoves, saunas, and bespoke furniture are optional add-ons. They come in different sizes from large all the way down to kids size. Check out more on Koto's website.






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This beautiful house is located in Porto Feliz municipality of Sao Paulo state in Brazil, which features a green roof covered with real grass. That's got to be interesting when you need to mow the lawn. This is what you would call the “Planar House” designed by Studio MK27, which perfectly blends into the surrounding nature.

The grass roof with solar panels and skylights mimics the surrounding lawn. Not to mention that the inside has a open style floor plan that let's you gaze into the surrounding area.  Get more information on the house at Studio MK27.

Now here is a beautiful private, three-leveled bungalow in Sri Lanka that was built by Narein Perera. The hut-like hideaway is made of steel, timber and bamboo, situated on top of a huge estate at the border of the Sri Lankan jungle. This allows an unspoiled view over the valley below and the hills beyond.

The architecture is inspired by the form of the so-called Chena Watch-Hut. The watch-huts are elevated refugees for Sri Lankan farmers to protect their cultivation overnight. The Estate Bungalow serves the owner to oversee the functioning of his estate, too, while resting and getting together with the family all at once.

Check out this innovative tree house that can be easily hanged, installed, and removed without any negative impact on the environment. Trees & People created the first platform glamping (glamor camping) tree house without any impact to the trees and their environment. DOM'UP is an economical and ecological alternative to tree houses, and meets a growing demand for unusual nights in a natural environment. Check out more information on here.

Patrick Schroeter who is a designer and craftsman has created these stunning Geodesic terrariums. The Geodesic terrariums are a fusion of styles and inspirations. The ornate glass houses of the Victorian Era collide with the dreams of science fiction to create something timeless yet disarmingly contemporary.

Each geodesic is made up of almost one hundred triangles, individually welded together and hand finished. The resulting geodesic structures incorporate a water tight bottom section that allows plants to be grown within. Low voltage LED lighting contained within a classical glass shade turns the geodesic into a striking light feature. Check out his site if interested in purchasing one.

For those of you that actually have a house and a yard this would be a cool installation to spruce up the yard. A multipurpose geodesic dome. The Garden Igloo ($1006.00) designed both as a winter garden and a summer canopy.

Create comfortable outdoor living spaces for your Hobby Greenhouse, Playground, Garden Storage, Conservatory, Garden Shed, …  You can even get a canopy cover as well to change the look and have more shade. Find out more about this Garden Igloo here