Here are some pictures of a small house in Jakarta, Indonesia. It’s not especially energy efficient or covered in green technology, but it’s designs like this one that actually make a difference in improving the quality of life for people in 3rd world countries.
I like the look of the house, but what’s really impressive is the cost… the whole house is built for under $20,000 USD!
Great design, to me, is made with a purpose but also turns out to be something more. It adheres to tough constraints but finds some way to break out of the box. The smaller the box, the more surprising a design can be.
The reason why I like the house is that despite sever limitations on cost and space, it still manages to look like an inviting modern home.