Houseboat

Dozens of vibrantly colored floating homes have for decades dotted the banks of the River Nile, rare havens of leafy seclusion in the Egyptian capital's hustle and bustle but maybe not for much longer.

Owning a large house has been the dream of many people for many years. But the most recent trend, largely because of rising costs in property is to live in smaller dwellings. Here is a list of some of the tiniest homes from around the world.

KODA Walking Concrete can be taken apart and easily rebuilt in a new location.

They may look like something out of a 70's science fiction movie, but these unusual "sea suites" could be the vacation trend of the future!

These elegant egg-shaped structures, developed by Designer Henry Ward, feature clean lines and smooth, organic curves and can be used as houseboats, floating lodges and beach houses right on the sand.