We get small and look at designs from around the world

I don't think it would actually work, but it is an innovative way of reskinning buildings

This experimental co-living design scheme aims to foster communication, responsibility and human relationships.

To make this small space more livable, there is an emphasis on filling out the vertical space. Plus, a great tatami-inspired seating area.

A small apartment gets enlarged by knocking some walls down and adding a multi-functional staircase and mini-loft.

This apartment's new design unifies the small space with a simple palette of materials over three levels.

Multifunctional zones and a sleeping loft enlarge this small apartment in Taipei.

Once a centrally located piano practice space, it's been converted into a comfortable little apartment with the help of some smart space-saving strategies.

With everything happening in one space, studio apartments can often feel too cluttered. This Sydney apartments gets a space makeover with the addition of a clever multifunctional unit that partitions the space and stores things out of sight.

Decluttering techniques are a big trend now. This small apartment is designed with organizational principles right from the start.

A small apartment is made to feel larger with custom cabinetry and more.

And that's just the way the architect and developer like it.

This renovated apartment incorporates some interesting storage concepts for a cleaner, brighter space.

This once-derelict small apartment has been renovated on a budget into a more modern space.

Like a nesting doll, this all-in-one wall unit functions like a multipurpose piece of furniture.

Passive House multifamily buildings use almost no energy and don't cost much more than conventional buildings. They should be everywhere.

A tiny apartment in a new tourist hotspot is remade with clever modern elements to maximize space.

Inspired by the human-based Modulor system of proportion, this small Madrid apartment is defined by a series of wooden alcoves that hold different daily functions.

This small space renovation turns a cramped space into one that has space for almost everything.

It is both a parody of the real estate business and a shocking exposé of Hong Kong Housing

The growing disparity between wealthy and poor is reflected in this shocking photo report on the tiny island city's critical lack of affordable housing.

No high-tech bells and whistles here, but tried-and-true strategies are used in this renovation to make a small space feel much bigger.

Different zones are delineated with simple, sculptural structures in this minimalist apartment.

An under-utilized element becomes a bench, a place to eat, nap and store things in this redesigned scheme.

This small apartment doubles as a gallery for a collector of ceramic sculptures.

It gives another meaning to 'eating off the floor.'

This small 118-square-foot apartment holds a few pleasant, space-saving surprises.

This revamp of an 1830s apartment mixes modern materials to create a modern space.

I mean, shipping containers are hot. But does this kind of shipping container architecture make sense?

and lessons in management from Renaissance Florence

The Jenni solar charger and battery pack aims to make it easy to begin going solar at home, starting with your portable electronics

Shortlisted for the 2013 Aga Khan Awards, this elegant building makes good use of wasted stone generated from a town's large stonecutting industry.

This looks like a long-needed solution to one of the key barriers to electric vehicle adoption, and I can hardly contain my excitement.

A custom-made addition to this small condo packs in extra features and functionality, creating more spaces in one.

Designer Paulo Alves took down all walls and created multi-function furniture for his small place.

This automated smart home system for small apartments takes the effort out of having to transform your all-in-one furniture unit by hand.

Inspired by theater set design, this versatile volume holds storage and other hidden furniture.

Also we've got electric motorcycles and hot rocks.

And a big part of the pitch is sustainability and comfort.

Blouin Tardif Architectes do a beautiful adaptive reuse and addition in Montreal.

This delightful apartment renovation in Spain hides a huge bathtub and other mysteries.

Vibrant tones liven up this redesign of a 1920s apartment in Stockholm, Sweden.

This former pigeon roost is transformed into a light-filled family home.

It is evidently big news in Toronto that condos are being sold without ovens, but it shouldn't surprise anyone.

Although the term “Passive House” might seem to refer to single family homes, these concepts can be applied to all kinds of buildings.

A couple, their parrot, plus one mother-in-law and her cat have their own private and communal spaces in this renovated apartment in Hong Kong.

Besides the usual hidden storage and mirrors to enlarge the space, this redesigned layout includes a slight rotation to improve circulation.

Located in the heart of Florence, Italy, this small apartment features a minimalist stair, sleeping loft, and a view out onto the city's Renaissance treasures.

How do you make good design accessible to people with small spaces and small budgets?

In this beautiful renovation of a 1927 apartment, the architects created a moving structure that holds the owners large book collection while temporary dividing the living space.