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Design
fromArchitectural Digest
1 week ago

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

Tiny House Shadow exemplifies sustainable living with mobile, modular design and 56% recycled materials, addressing climate and housing challenges.
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
1 week ago

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

Tiny House Shadow exemplifies sustainable living with mobile, modular design and 56% recycled materials, addressing climate and housing challenges.
#architecture
Renovation
fromArchDaily
8 hours ago

The Brick House / Studio VDGA

Brick House is a private residence in Pune designed to address urban spatial constraints and climatic challenges using traditional Indian architectural principles.
Renovation
fromRemodelista
1 day ago

An Agrarian-Inspired Holiday House on an Agricultural Dutch Island - Remodelista

Dutch architects designed a holiday house on Goeree-Overflakkee, balancing local building laws and family preferences for modesty in a traditional landscape.
LA real estate
fromArchDaily
6 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.
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
8 hours ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
#climate-change
fromNature
1 day ago
Environment

'Yes, we can': a blueprint for a clean economy and healthy society

Environment
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Can Sponge Cities Save Us from the Coming Floods?

Flood control strategies are shifting from traditional barriers to more integrated, park-like solutions due to climate change impacts.
Environment
fromNature
1 day ago

'Yes, we can': a blueprint for a clean economy and healthy society

A new 'clean' economy focused on sustainability can lead to a more efficient and prosperous society.
Dining
fromApartment Therapy
15 hours ago

I Didn't Want a Kitchen Island - This Alternative Worked So Much Better

A table and chairs can be a better kitchen solution than an island, providing seating and a casual dining space.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day 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.
Remodel
#homelessness
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

San Jose looks to cut homeless shelter operating costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is doubling homeless shelters but faces $94 million in operational costs, requiring budget cuts and innovative funding solutions.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

San Jose looks to cut homeless shelter operating costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is doubling homeless shelters but faces $94 million in operational costs, requiring budget cuts and innovative funding solutions.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 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.
#brooklyn
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
Bootstrapping
fromTheregister
4 days ago

When a billboard survives the wind, but not the boot

A malfunctioning billboard in Cheyenne humorously highlights issues with the GRUB bootloader used in Linux systems.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 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.
Education
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Designing Coexistence: Meet the Winners of the First Edition of ArchDaily Student Project Awards

ArchDaily launched the Student Project Awards to recognize and support emerging architectural talent and innovative ideas from students worldwide.
fromPhilosophynow
6 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
#affordable-housing
Renovation
fromFast Company
47 minutes ago

These small houses in Omaha reimagine the starter home

Two modern, minimalist homes in Omaha challenge conventional housing standards with their small size and affordable pricing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Every child wants to find joy': the scheme designing playground equipment for disaster zones

Meininger, who grew up in Germany but now lives in London, likes making things. So when he saw how much his young sons enjoyed the jungle gym and play forts at the local park, he made an indoor treehouse for them.
Parenting
Mental health
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Opinion: Helping Formerly Unhoused Older New Yorkers Age With Dignity

Supportive housing provides essential safety, security, and privacy for seniors, significantly improving their quality of life and addressing homelessness and affordability issues.
#tiny-house
Environment
from99% Invisible
4 days ago

Service Request #4: How Does the Grid in Phoenix Work? - 99% Invisible

Phoenix's extreme summer heat underscores the critical importance of a reliable electrical grid for survival.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

Taliru House / Wright Inspires

Taliru is a multigenerational residence designed for a family, emphasizing simplicity, comfort, and integration of light, ventilation, and greenery.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Building Light in a Flood Zone: Architecture for Seasonal Inundation

Flooding is a recurring condition that necessitates adaptable architecture and community organization rather than traditional resistance strategies.
London politics
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

Cricklewood bus shelter sprouts a living roof in climate trial

A new bus shelter in north London features a sedum-covered roof designed to increase biodiversity and manage rainwater runoff, addressing lessons learned from previous unsuccessful trials.
Wellness
fromArchitectural Digest
2 weeks ago

The First Step to a Longevity Home? The Floor Plan

Home floor plan design fundamentally shapes daily habits, nervous system function, and longevity through strategic light exposure, spatial flow, and environmental orientation.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

This Off-Grid Mobile Tiny Home Has Two Full Workspaces & A Bedroom - & You Can Tow It Anywhere - Yanko Design

The Off-Grid Luxury Mobile Double Office is a trailer-based unit that packs two fully independent workspaces and a sleeping area into a 26-ft (7.9-m) frame, all while running entirely on solar power. Built on a double-axle trailer, the unit spans 10 ft (3 m) wide, broader than a standard tow, which means it requires a permit for road transport.
Toronto startup
#diy
fromApartment Therapy
22 hours ago
Renovation

I Made a Cozy Backyard Hangout Spot Using Leftover Landscaping Materials

Building a paver patio using leftover materials can create a beautiful outdoor space, despite physical challenges.
Renovation
fromApartment Therapy
22 hours ago

I Made a Cozy Backyard Hangout Spot Using Leftover Landscaping Materials

Building a paver patio using leftover materials can create a beautiful outdoor space, despite physical challenges.
#tiny-homes
Renovation
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days 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.
Renovation
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days 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.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 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.
Design
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

The Future of Brain Health Is Architecture

The built environment significantly influences mental health, mood, and performance, with neuroscience guiding design for improved well-being.
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Senior Citizens' Home in Novy Bydzov / Architektura

The building is conceived as four independently functioning households for approximately 60 residents, fully barrier-free, emphasizing independence and accessibility for the elderly.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Thermal Memory: How Climate Shapes Architectural Heritage

Heritage is usually catalogued by what can be drawn, not by what changed temperature. In heat, buildings are learned first through skin, only later through sight. Generations learn, through their bodies, what works. Shade reduces glare and radiant heat. Air movement shifts perception by several degrees. Thick walls slow temperature swings.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Mamdani warns dangers of historic snowfall, pledges to get homeless out of the cold

Hizzoner confidently stated that he is ready for round two of the big snowstorm this winter but didn't mince words when it came to the severity of the snowfall expected to coat the Big Apple throughout Sunday and Monday. A blanket of between 18-24 inches has been forecast to fall across the city in all. If it comes to pass as is predicted, this will put this snowfall into the top 10 snowfall events in the history of New York City. That is what we are looking at, Mamdani warned. The bottom line is to stay home and stay safe.
US politics
Renovation
fromArchDaily
5 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.
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
6 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.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
3 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.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 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.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Isolation isn't the way forward': readers on their unusual living arrangements

A four-generation household with a lifelong family friend provides daily childcare, mutual emotional and practical support, and strengthened family-like bonds.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Youth Commons / Studio RE+N

A neglected rooftop in Songyang County transforms into a vibrant community commons despite initial design flaws and lack of facilities.
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Samara installs its first modular home for Altadena wildfire victims

Modular ADUs are being deployed at no cost to wildfire-impacted Altadena residents, providing quick, fire-resistant homes to underinsured families unable to rebuild.
Renovation
fromWIRED
5 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.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

A New Standard for High-Performance, Energy-Generating Facades

Building-integrated photovoltaics embedded in the facade generate 513 kW of the facility's 632 kW solar capacity, producing 420,000 kWh annually and meeting the 20% renewable energy mandate.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Self-Sufficient Facades: Where Solar Protection Meets Renewable Energy

Spaces of light and darkness are conceived to enhance circulation and spatial directionality, as well as to highlight the colors, textures, and forms of specific architectural elements. That said, the impact of natural light on building facades reveals the need to develop strategies that support energy savings, improve the thermal and visual comfort of interior spaces, and promote the reduction of carbon emissions.
Design
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