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fromwww.businessinsider.com
12 hours ago

A family of 4 lives in a 560-square-foot tiny home. Here's what they love about its design and what they'd change.

The Matranga family built a 560-square-foot tiny house for their family of four in 2022, experiencing both love and regret about its design after four years of living there.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

We're raising toddlers in a tiny home. We work just 3 days a week, and save over half our income.

Living in a tiny home village allows for significant savings and financial freedom, with low housing costs and a unique lifestyle choice.
UK politics
fromIndependent
19 hours ago

Here's the modular home you can put in your back garden - for 130,000, as providers see 400pc spike in calls

Relaxation of rent rules has led to a significant increase in inquiries for modular homes.
Fashion & style
fromElite Traveler
1 day ago

The Underrated Status Clue? It's Sitting by Your Sink

Aesop's hand wash has become a symbol of aesthetic literacy, influencing home decor and luxury branding beyond traditional markers of wealth.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
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fromRobb Report
2 days ago

Danish Architect Thomas Juul-Hansen on Shaping West Chelsea's Next Chapter

550 West 21st Street is a new 22-story condominium in West Chelsea, designed to fit harmoniously within its architectural context.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Dwight Schar: the rigor that re-shaped modern homebuilding

Success in homebuilding requires balancing change and timeless principles, with land being a key factor in generating lasting value.
fromIndependent
19 hours ago

Modular home providers see 400pc rise in calls as Government moves to relax law

A modular home provider has seen an increase of over 400pc in enquiries since it was revealed the Government intends to further relax restrictions around their use.
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fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Real House / HK Associates Inc

Real House transforms an introverted site into a family home that captures dramatic views of the Sonoran Desert and Santa Catalina mountains.
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fromArchDaily
18 hours ago

Zdar Wooden Housing / Kuba & Pilar architekti

The urban layout of the apartment buildings follows a traditional city block design, creating a hierarchy of public and private spaces.
#tiny-house
fromArchitectural Digest
2 weeks ago

Home Design for a Longer Life: Can a House Really Promote Longevity?

When you design your home with intentionality, you are essentially 'hard-coding' healthy behaviors into your daily rhythm. Health outcomes are the result of thousands of micro-decisions—so in his own home, he prioritized spaces like the kitchen, whose open layout makes cooking a pleasure, and the gym, centrally located.
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fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

A Designer Transformed This Narrow Room Into a Venetian-Inspired Study (It Looks *So* Much Bigger Now!)

Transforming small spaces can create a sense of grandeur through strategic design choices.
#home-design
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fromDesign Milk
3 days ago

Studio OSKLO Translates Trousdale Into Furniture Form

Home is a sanctuary that inspires creativity and family, as exemplified by Studio OSKLO's Trousdale Collection.
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fromDesign Milk
3 days ago

Studio OSKLO Translates Trousdale Into Furniture Form

Home is a sanctuary that inspires creativity and family, as exemplified by Studio OSKLO's Trousdale Collection.
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fromAol
3 days ago

This $1500 Renter-Friendly Wall Transformed a "Plain, Open Box" in Brooklyn

Kiron Akeem fulfilled a long-held dream of living in a loft in Brooklyn, transforming his space into a personal and professional growth opportunity.
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fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

IKEA's Newest Kitchen Storage Collection Is Made of Bamboo Wood

IKEA's NALBLECKA collection offers stylish bamboo and metal shelves for practical countertop organization.
#home-decor
fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago
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I Tried This Designer Hack for Chic Bedroom Vibes (It Took 4 Minutes!)

Integrating antiques and vintage pieces into home decor creates warmth and character, enhancing the overall livability of a space.
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fromApartment Therapy
2 days ago

This Room's Renter-Friendly Refresh Didn't Need Paint to Feel Brighter

Smart furniture choices can transform a room without renovation, creating a functional and inviting space.
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fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

I Tried This Designer Hack for Chic Bedroom Vibes (It Took 4 Minutes!)

Integrating antiques and vintage pieces into home decor creates warmth and character, enhancing the overall livability of a space.
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fromApartment Therapy
2 days ago

This Room's Renter-Friendly Refresh Didn't Need Paint to Feel Brighter

Smart furniture choices can transform a room without renovation, creating a functional and inviting space.
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fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

An Interior Designer's Loft Has a $71 "Secret" and It's the Most Chic Clutter Solution

A chic mood board can be created inexpensively using just five items, making it a practical solution for displaying inspiring visuals.
Real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
34 years ago

Trends Point to Allure of Steel Homes

The housing industry is shifting toward recycled steel construction due to environmental concerns, rising timber costs, and builder waste management expenses.
#home-renovation
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fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

A "Closed-Off" Living Room Becomes a Bright, Dreamy Oasis

Homeowners transformed a dark, closed-off living room into a bright, open-concept space by removing wallpaper and knocking down a wall.
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fromArchitectural Digest
2 days ago

They Needed a House That Could Host Everything, From Fundraisers to Playdates

The renovation transformed a 1920s home into a functional space for hosting diverse events and improving daily livability.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.
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fromApartment Therapy
3 days ago

This $1500 Renter-Friendly Wall Transformed a "Plain, Open Box" in Brooklyn

Kiron Akeem fulfilled a long-held dream of living in a loft after 13 years of aspiration.
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fromDesign Milk
3 days ago

A Chromatic Counterpoint to Quiet Luxury

A Long Island home embraces color as a joyful design principle, transforming minimalism into a vibrant, uplifting environment that promotes happiness.
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fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Off the Mainland: Floating Architecture Projects Redefining the Built Environment

Floating architecture adapts to water levels, using buoyant materials and anchoring systems to address environmental challenges in coastal regions.
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fromApartment Therapy
5 days ago

This Living Room Was One Big Room - Now It's Three Smart Spaces

Creating flexible furniture solutions is essential for maximizing space in small apartments.
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fromFast Company
5 days ago

How to build a quality furniture collection that is affordable and sustainable

Fast furniture offers a cheap, convenient solution for moving but contributes significantly to landfill waste and lacks durability and emotional value.
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fromRemodelista
2 days ago

Maison Louis Carre by Alvar Aalto, Revisited by In Common With

Maison Louis Carré is Alvar Aalto's only realized building in France, embodying his total work of art philosophy.
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fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Designed Comfort, Purchased Comfort: Passive Design and Air Conditioning in Hong Kong

Widespread reliance on air conditioning has significantly altered architectural design incentives, particularly in Hong Kong.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
5 days ago

Biomimetic Architecture Reaches New Heights With This Bird-of-Paradise Yoga Space - Yanko Design

Thilina Liyanage's architecture translates animal gestures into functional designs, exemplified by the Rifle Bird Yogashala inspired by the Victoria's riflebird's courtship display.
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fromwww.archdaily.com
1 week ago

Red Bridge Cabin / Wiki World + Advanced Architecture Lab

The 'Red Bridge Cabin' is an eco-friendly wooden cabin in Yuancheng Cultural Park, emphasizing historical preservation and natural integration.
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fromDesign Milk
4 days ago

A Look Inside Wilson House: A Showcase of Laminate

Wilsonart celebrates its 70th anniversary, highlighting the historical significance of Wilson House, designed by founder Ralph Wilson's daughter, Bonnie.
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fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

The Insider: Park Slope Prewar Becomes Stylish Space for Two

The new owners preserved Art Deco details while redesigning their apartment for comfort and functionality.
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fromWIRED
4 days ago

Learn From My Mistakes. What Not to Do When Building Your Outdoor Sauna

Choosing the right type of sauna is crucial for installation and enjoyment.
fromArchitectural Digest
1 week ago

Is This Sustainable Tiny House in Finland What Our Residential Future Looks Like?

"We need to reduce emissions from the building sector by 80-90%, and build almost 2 billion new homes by the end of the century," warns Kuittinen. These imperatives... are incompatible, which is why we need to consider radically different housing and construction solutions.
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fromRemodelista
5 days ago

Perforated Brick: A Humble Affordable Building Material with Many Uses

Perforated bricks are now used creatively in architecture for both structural and decorative purposes, enhancing aesthetics and functionality.
fromwww.archdaily.com
3 weeks ago

Wood House / JAK Architecture

What began as a modest brief for a young and growing family soon evolved into a considered renovation that reimagines an existing Barwon Heads home. The original house had endured several unsympathetic alterations over the years, leaving it disjointed and built to a poor standard.
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fromLos Angeles Times
9 years ago

Prefab homes for sophisticated tastes

Some people have a negative perception of prefabricated homes because they think that implies a cheap mobile home. But it's actually possible to do very high-quality work in the controlled environment of a factory. And it's far faster and more reliable than doing the work on site.
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