In view of Frankenstorm, consider this New Zealand storm-proof "cottage." 

Txt & pix via remodelista.com: http://tinyurl.com/cyl5y8t

Japanese Surfer House

My Japanese beach house designed for surfers....if only.

More pix via designboom.com: http://tinyurl.com/8hge7on

Hanging Mushroom Garden House

Hanging mushroom garden illuminated by plastic bottles filled with water. Collaboration between Liter of Light and Touching the Earth Lightly at Shanghai Biennale. 

Txt & slide show vis inhabitat.com: http://tinyurl.com/9r5wphq

Swanky Pre-Fab in Chile

Swanky pre-fab in Chile. Takes 10 days to build and then move in.

Pix and txt via busyboo.com: http://tinyurl.com/9kcv7ge

Rotating House

 Concept for "Transformation House." Solar-powered segments can be rotated for light or view. 

Txt & images via inhabitat.com: http://tinyurl.com/9s8oype

Australian Berm House

"Berm House" in Australia...

Details via: architizer.com: http://tinyurl.com/8cm9xus

Nest House Partially Underground

 "Nest House" has a few surprises inside. It is partially underground! Based on underground animal "nests."

Must see interiors via design-milk: http://tinyurl.com/9qx5ld3