Throughout history, simple structures have constituted one of the most common forms of human expression. Small-scale housing, shelters, and viewpoints have been shaped by myriad materials that effectively created - depending on the techniques used - different forms of response to the same need.

Throughout history, simple structures have constituted one of the most common forms of human expression. Small-scale housing, shelters, and viewpoints have been shaped by myriad materials that effectively created - depending on the techniques used - different forms of response to the same need.Here is a compilation of 20 small-scale projects that stand out due to their small size and their simple, practical structures.01. Buijtenkeuken / Studio Elmo Vermijs 
via © Studio Elmo Vermijs

02. Garrison Treehouse / Sharon Davis Design 

via © Sharon Davis Design

03. The "PopCraft Kiosk" / André Vieira + Flávio Serpa 

Courtesy of © André Vieira, Flávio Serpa, Carlos Vieira e do Centro Regional de Apoio ao Artesanato dos Governo Regional dos Açores

04. Colorado Outward Bound Micro Cabins / University of Colorado Denver

via © University of Colorado Denver

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