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→