Adam Williams

4 days ago | newatlas.com | Adam Williams

Copenhagen design studio SAGA Space Architects has used a shipping container to create a tiny shelter with an out-of-this-world focus. Named FLEXHab, its compact interior sleeps up to four people and functions as a simulated lunar habitat. FLEXHab was created for the European Space Agency (ESA) as part of the European Astronaut Center (EAC) and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) Luna project.

6 days ago | newatlas.com | Adam Williams

The construction work currently underway in Saudi Arabia for the Neom giga-project is unprecedented, with buildings like the Line transforming the desert landscape at a remarkable pace. Now an expert has reportedly suggested that the scale of work is so massive, it could even alter local weather patterns.

6 days ago | newatlas.com | Adam Williams

Say what you like about Zaha Hadid Architects' evolution in style since its founder passed, but you can't accuse the studio of being boring. Case in point is the Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum which is defined by an extraordinary futuristic form intended to help reduce its energy usage. The project was initially revealed back in 2020 and, as its name suggests, is located in the Chinese megacity Shenzhen, specifically in its Guangming District.

1 week ago | newatlas.com | Adam Williams

Custom Container Living has transformed a shipping container into an ultra-compact tiny house that squeezes a home for two into just 160 sq ft (14.8 sq m). Though certainly basic, it also doesn't break the bank. The Nook is based on a standard 20-ft (6-m) shipping container, which is the same size used to create Madeiguincho's Cargo model. The container has been painted a uniform black and has had windows and doors cut into it, plus it has cedar accenting.

1 week ago | newatlas.com | Adam Williams

As its name suggests, the Library tiny house is focused around the owner's love of books. Designer Backcountry Tiny Homes also managed to fit in a light-filled layout that boasts some nice home comforts, including a bathtub, a standing loft, and even a dedicated reading space. The Library is based on a triple-axle trailer and has a length of 28 ft (8.5 m). Its exterior is finished in green metal siding, with wooden detailing.