If you test it yourself, the answer might surprise you.
This rustic-yet-refined little home eschews more than just unnecessary space, it also exists without running water or electricity.
Such is the case with theBlob House by DMVA Architects.
Its a progressive design, one that shows just how imaginative small living can be.
Its an ideal little retreat for long weekends, short summers or longer stays for true coastal living on-the-cheap.
TheSilo Houseof their design uses three cross-sections of the repurposed silo metal in a partial cloverleaf arrangement.
It houses a living section, private sleeping spaces and a bathing section within the three-cylinder structure.
When you consider that this is a student project, it makes this achievement all the more eye-opening.
Those who work at home and want a dedicated office space can build one in their own back yard.
Those with a plot of land for a weekend escape can turn one of this into a contemporary cabin.
This narrow, elevated living space features a contemporary exterior with a wood fascia and slatted privacy screens.
Garden Pavilion by Gary Shoemaker | Gallery
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