Photos: Owl eyes-like windows bring French twist to new tiny houses

Tiny Binocles, a French company founded in 2024 and based in Guidel, Brittany, specializes in designing and producing compact, sustainable mobile homes distinguished by their signature round "owl eyes"-like windows. Drawing inspiration from boatbuilding techniques, the homes emphasize precision and efficient use of limited space. The round windows serve both aesthetic and functional purposes, allowing natural light, ventilation, and framed views, while the interiors are adaptable for living, working, learning, and playing. The company prioritizes sustainability by using locally sourced timber from responsibly managed forests, bio-based insulation materials, and natural oils for wood protection, avoiding synthetic coatings. The founder, Humeau, brings specialized craftsmanship experience from training with the Compagnons du Tour de France and Swiss boatbuilding methods, ensuring the homes are durable and efficient for travel. Tiny Binocles offers six models in its main Binocles collection, ranging from the smallest Chevêchette (under 13 square meters) for two people to the