Compact but comfortable tiny house can vacation a family of four

This new model by Baluchon meets the strict size requirements of a French tiny house while maintaining a relatively comfortable interior that’s also filled with light thanks to generous glazing. It serves as a vacation rental and sleeps a family of fou… Continue reading Compact but comfortable tiny house can vacation a family of four

Amazing video shows 10-story high-rise built in a day

Prefabricated buildings are designed to be put together very quickly – that’s a big part of their appeal, after all. However, you’d be hard-pressed to find a building that goes up as quickly as this recently completed 10-story residential high-rise by … Continue reading Amazing video shows 10-story high-rise built in a day

3D-printed home envisioned as blueprint for affordable housing

Is 3D printing the future of affordable housing? It certainly seems possible. The burgeoning technology has the potential to construct houses faster and cheaper than with traditional building techniques, and has already resulted in a low-cost housing p… Continue reading 3D-printed home envisioned as blueprint for affordable housing

3D-printed home envisioned as blueprint for affordable housing

Is 3D printing the future of affordable housing? It certainly seems possible. The burgeoning technology has the potential to construct houses faster and cheaper than with traditional building techniques, and has already resulted in a low-cost housing p… Continue reading 3D-printed home envisioned as blueprint for affordable housing

RMJM turns office workers into cave dwellers with Istanbul high-rise

The Milan office of RMJM, designer of Europe’s tallest skyscraper, has won an architecture competition to create a new headquarters for Turkish manufacturing firm Sanko. Featuring an eye-catching overall form inspired by Turkey’s caves, the greenery co… Continue reading RMJM turns office workers into cave dwellers with Istanbul high-rise

Energy efficient travel center to be housed under a BIG roof

High-profile architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has revealed its design for a new travel center in Västerås, Sweden. The project will host much of the city’s major transport infrastructure services under an eye-catching undulating roof that wi… Continue reading Energy efficient travel center to be housed under a BIG roof

Studio Gang’s One Hundred tower angles for improved light and views

Work has finally been completed on Studio Gang’s One Hundred tower in St. Louis, Missouri. The remarkable residential high-rise is defined by an angled exterior that juts outward, creating balcony spaces for some of the residents and maximizing dayligh… Continue reading Studio Gang’s One Hundred tower angles for improved light and views

Energy efficient Ikea store conceived as green lounge for Copenhagen

A new Ikea store planned for Copenhagen will feature a public rooftop park and pathways along with the usual selection of flatpack furniture. Designed by Dorte Mandrup, it will also boast significant energy efficient design, including a solar panel arr… Continue reading Energy efficient Ikea store conceived as green lounge for Copenhagen

Impressive finalists revealed for 2021 Shed of the Year competition

The finalists have been announced for the annual Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition. One of the most interesting architecture competitions around, what it lacks in big names and budget, it makes up for with clever design ideas by enthusiastic amateu… Continue reading Impressive finalists revealed for 2021 Shed of the Year competition