Bungalows

Moser Design Group has a group of bungalow home plans that are perfectly sized and proportioned for simple, comfortable living.

Restoring the Real New Orleans

How do we save the Crescent City? Re-create the unique building culture that spawned it.

the cottage company

The Cottage Company is an innovative residential development company based in Seattle, Washington that builds ‘pocket neighborhoods’ of detached cottages and houses. They offer a fresh choice for people seeking a high-quality, ‘not-so-big’ home and a renewed sense of community.



Since 1996, The Cottage Company has completed a number of award-winning projects in the Puget Sound area and has become recognized as a national leader in smart growth.





The cottages are designed by Ross Chapin Architects; "We are an award-winning firm known for designing wonderfully scaled and richly detailed buildings and gardens. We take joy in designing places for people that are both functional and beautiful. Our work shows that neighborhoods, buildings and outdoor spaces can be alive and vibrant, authentic and soulful. We strive to create places that nourish the individual, support positive family relationships, and foster a strong sense of community."

revenge of the small!

Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver are creating strategies to encourage the development of modest, more affordable houses as seen in Metropolis.

katrina cottage wins!

The Katrina Cottage has won the Cooper-Hewitt People's Design Award! Lowe's will be producing the cottage as kits starting in November for between $45-$55 a square foot.



The Katrina Cottage is 14 by 22 feet plus an 8 foot deep porch with bench seating. Its the same size and price as a temporary FEMA trailer but offers permanent housing, dignity and the possiblity of adding on later.

100 yrs

This 100 year old house in Texas has been renovated!

starting out small

From an article in this month's Metropolis magazine, here is a little new house that fits in with it's neighbors in Toronto.

swinging house

A nice little Swinging House as featured on Apartment Therapy.

bambi

The 75th edition of the Airstream Bambi trailer, designed by architect Christopher Dean comes complete with solar power, kitchen, bath and full modern furniture package, all for around $15,000 for the 16' version.