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The Nolla Cabin Is Tiny Living Done Right

There is a lot to be said for the tiny home movement. Making less impact, using fewer materials, being more connected to natural spaces. Of course, there is a big leap to be made from admiring well-designed small cabins on Instagram or blogs such as this one to actually living in one. Anyone who has ever cooked in a cramped kitchen can attest to the challenges, which are only compounded when you can outstretch a toe and touch every other part of your living space. Still, the Nolla Cabin from designer Robin Falck makes a compelling case for making the transition.

The Nolla Cabin was born out of the Journey to Zero initiative, which focuses on a fossil fuel-free future, albeit with funding from the oil refinery company Neste. Falck, who is from Finland, developed the Nolla from scratch and created it to function entirely on renewable energy. The cabin measures a little over 100 sq ft and can be assembled, disassembled, and moved all without the use of heavy machinery. The cabin has a basic A-frame design and is constructed from local Finnish fir. Amenities are kept to a minimum. There is a sink, a stove that is used for both cooking and heat, and two twin beds. Electricity comes from solar panels on one side of the roof. The other side is covered in mirrors to reflect excess heat.

The Nolla Cabin is currently located on Vallisaari Island, outside of Helsinki, and is available for rent on Airbnb for $34/night although there are no dates that it is available in the immediate future. According to Outside, Falck also plans to make the plans for the cabin available so that others can build their own versions.