Perched just moments away from the rugged mountain passes of the Appalachian Trail in Virginia, USA, this unique off-grid cabin is a concrete home with a difference.

Designed by architects GreenSpur, the cabin is just 160 square feet and was built to be a self-sufficient retreat in the heart of the scenic hiking region.

Offering an off-grid experience like no other, these cabins by Off the Map allow you to spend the night below the stars, in the depths of the Finnish Arctic. 

For those looking to escape to a truly remote location, the Off the Map Wilderness Camp is made up of three mobile sleeping huts, which can be moved around the Finnish landscape thanks to their sledge-style bases.

This impressive solar-powered house lies in the wilderness of Ontario, Canada, in a dense forest area some 160 miles from Toronto.

The property was curated by architect Kelly Doran of the MASS Design Group to promote sustainable living in far-off locations. Positioned on the banks of the idyllic Lake Havelock, the home is insulated with straw bales and runs entirely off solar power.

Known as the Luca Pasqualetti Bivouac, this incredible off-grid hut was designed by Italian architects, Roberto Dini and Stefano Girodo. Located in the remote heights of the Italian Alps, the mountain shelter is nestled on a small ledge in the Morion Ridge in Valle d’Aosta. 

Due to its extremely isolated position, many mountaineers avoid the region. The architects of the shelter wanted to encourage people to rediscover this remote area by improving the facilities it offered for hikers.

Designed by architecture studio Raumhochrosen, this secluded retreat lies in the depths of Austria's Wienerwald municipality. Known as Tom's Hut, the cabin was created as a wilderness retreat for a life coach and songwriter in need of respite from his busy lifestyle.

The compact timber cabin was prefabricated off-site, before being erected in its woodland position. Vertical timber cladding covers the hut's exterior, while a pitched metal roof helps to protect the home from heavy rainfall.

Designed by Moscow-based firm, BIO-architects, the prefabricated hut was gifted to the town of Kandalaksha, after it won a nationwide competition where members of the public nominated a town that could benefit from a tiny modular cabin. Love this? Check out these flat-pack tiny homes you can build in a flash.

Designed by Out of the Valley, this compact oak frame cabin can be installed almost anywhere, for the ultimate escapist retreat. Created to help homeowners reconnect with the natural world, the cabin boasts integrated solar panels so you can pitch up far away from civilisation.

Built to blend in with their dramatic desert surroundings, these modern metal cabins, which form one property, were built from weathered steel. They can be found in the depths of Joshua Tree National Park in sunny California.

Created by Cohesion Studio, the eye-catching home was designed for keen travellers seeking an off-grid adventure that also allowed for modern luxuries.

Inside, the property offers all the modern conveniences you could wish for. Accommodation includes a kitchen, dining area and bathroom, with a mezzanine bedroom that includes a skylight for stargazing. Outside, you'll find a small patio with a sunken bathtub – the perfect spot to soak up nature at its best.

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