Balance Associates, Architects designed the Glen Lake cabin high on a hilltop nestled above a lake in Michigan. The owners were looking for a sustainable retreat that offered modern digs and reflected the simple comforts of the area.
Photo by Jim Van Gundy
The Winthrop, Washington-located Methow Cabin, by Eggleston|Farkas Architects, sits within an empty meadow near cross-country ski trails, and despite its modest size, it accommodates 6-8 people.
Photo courtesy of Jaanus Orgusaar
The NOA Garden House, by Jaanus Orgusaar, is a 6-sided cabin built in Ida-Viru County, Estonia as an adaptable and sustainable residence for a multitude of environments. The nature of the design allows for additional modules to be added for extra space.
Photo by Mark Giglio, courtesy of Dwell With a wing-like roofline, this cabin, by Agathom Co., located on an exposed archipelago in Canada’s Georgian Bay, is set far away from the nearest road and had to be designed to withstand the brutal winds.

Remember when we covered this tiny cabin in Finland built for under $10,500 in materials" It’s still mind-blowing how spacious 128 square feet can feel!
Photo by Paul Warchol
E. Cobb Architects designed this 1200 square foot cabin hidden within the woods of Lopez Island, part of Washington State’s San Juan Islands, and built it to be efficient, compact, and durable.
Photo courtesy of Johnston Architects
From Johnston Architects, the Orcas Island Cabin is situated on Orcas Island in...