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Homes in different parts of the world used to look different from each other out of necessity, built to optimize for the challenges and benefits of local climate. When residential climate control systems became commonplace that changed. Where a home in tropical south Florida once required very different building methods …read more
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A slide, nets, a climbing wall, and a hidden entrance: it sounds like the description of a kid’s playground, but it’s actually the latest residential project by Austin Maynard Architects. The Australian firm was hired to demolish an aging family house … Continue reading Fun-filled Union House is child’s play
With the compromises required to meet the country’s strict towing laws, French tiny houses are a tough sell for all but the most dedicated downsizers. However, this contemporary tiny house by Baluchon is one of the more practical examples from that par… Continue reading Compact French tiny house goes big on light and views
After dipping its toe into architectural design with a residential condo, British luxury carmaker Aston Martin announced its plan to build dream homes for car connoisseurs with its Automotive Galleries and Lairs series. The upcoming Sylvan Rock is the … Continue reading Aston Martin revs up for $7.7 million luxury home
Though pictured here in a drab industrial unit, the Bay Tree Tiny House will be situated on an isolated New Zealand beach with spectacular scenery. In response, Build Tiny created a light and airy beach house on wheels with glazing situated to maximize… Continue reading Bay Tree Tiny House is made for weekends at the beach
Last year, we reported on the Noyer, which, like all Minimaliste’s tiny houses, is built to handle extremes in heat and cold. The Canadian firm has now unveiled an updated take on the model with the Noyer V4. Its owner is an engineer who’s used to livi… Continue reading Hardy tiny house offers extra living space and a whole lot of storage
Amazon’s Ring has announced a new home security camera that can let you virtually walk through your house when you’re not home. The Ring Always Home Cam is mounted on a drone of sorts that can fly a preset path to check for intruders, open windows or l… Continue reading Ring video drone checks homes for intruders or left-on lights
This is not a home that will appeal to everyone with its use of rough, unfinished concrete, though those willing to embrace its distinctive looks will find an interesting and unusual dwelling. Situated in a forested area in Portugal, its roof has an in… Continue reading Concrete retreat puts a pool in the roof and daylight down below
All architecture has an impact on our lives, but probably none more so than housing, and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) celebrates this with its 2020 Housing Awards. Representing its selection of the best new homes throughout the United Sta… Continue reading AIA Housing Awards celebrates America’s best new homes
Stowable ladders and storage-integrated staircases are almost ubiquitous in tiny houses nowadays, but not everyone’s cut out for climbing into a loft-style bedroom every night, so Build Tiny designed a tiny house for two that’s all on one level. The Da… Continue reading Tiny house saves tired knees and sore backs with single-level layout