Tiny in name only: Sizable towable home can squeeze in eight

Canada’s Mint Tiny House Company recently completed a new towable home based on its Canada Goose. As was the case with that model, the Traveler’s Paradise is a tiny house that’s really tiny in name only and can sleep an impressive eight people under on… Continue reading Tiny in name only: Sizable towable home can squeeze in eight

Experimental shelters sport paper-thin walls – literally

When you think of papier-mâché, school art projects and carnival floats may come to mind, but a team of architects has used it to create something a bit more ambitious. The team mixed strips of recycled paper and non-toxic glue to create pair of protot… Continue reading Experimental shelters sport paper-thin walls – literally

Fire-ravaged Notre-Dame cathedral to be restored to original state

Following the devastating fire that destroyed a significant section of France’s beloved Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral in April, 2019, the French government has finally decided what form its restoration will take. The cathedral will now be rebuilt exact… Continue reading Fire-ravaged Notre-Dame cathedral to be restored to original state

Europe’s largest 3D printer builds two-story house

In just a few short years, 3D printed architecture tech has matured from producing basic hut-like homes to creating a community of low-cost housing. Another interesting development in this area comes from Kamp C in Antwerp, Belgium, which recently buil… Continue reading Europe’s largest 3D printer builds two-story house

Shipping container hotel raises the roof for light and air

A total of 20 recycled shipping containers have been used to create a hotel and office building situated in a winery among 145 acres (58 hectares) of rolling vineyards in California. The container-based hotel rooms feature an unusual design centered ar… Continue reading Shipping container hotel raises the roof for light and air

Sizable Magnolia V5 tiny house is like an apartment on wheels

Canada’s Minimaliste recently completed a new tiny house based on its popular all-weather Magnolia model. Featuring the same basic design, but significantly larger, the Magnolia V5’s interior is more like a small apartment on wheels than your typical t… Continue reading Sizable Magnolia V5 tiny house is like an apartment on wheels

Luxury residence blends beautifully into the desert landscape

Located in the Californian desert, the Invisible House blends into the rugged landscape with its mirror-finish facade. Hidden away inside are some nice features too, including a large pool area that’s also home to a projector for movie screenings, and … Continue reading Luxury residence blends beautifully into the desert landscape

Beverly Hills to turn green with $2 billion tree-filled development

A sizable area of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, is set to turn green – literally – thanks to a new plant and tree-filled development designed by Foster + Partners. Assuming all goes to plan, the project will create two new residential towers and a hotel,… Continue reading Beverly Hills to turn green with $2 billion tree-filled development