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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
A “hillside village” has appeared in Beverly Hills, California. Named Gardenhouse, the greenery-covered project is the latest in a long line of remarkable works by Chinese firm MAD Architects and is designed to offer residents a pleasant escape from th… Continue reading MAD’s “hillside village” creates inner-city oasis in Beverly Hills
Stefano Boeri Architetti is responsible for some of the most impressive greenery-covered buildings we’ve reported on in recent years, but with its Tirana Riverside project, the Italian firm now plans an entire greenery-filled neighborhood in Albania.Co… Continue reading Stefano Boeri’s sustainable neighborhood will be filled with greenery
Australian architect Talina Edwards is the first female in Australia to complete a certified Passivhaus. Dubbed Owl Woods Passive House, the 200 sq m (2,153 sq ft) home is located in Trentham, approximately one hour’s drive north of Melbourne. The fami… Continue reading Award-winning Owl Woods one of only 20 Passivhaus homes in Australia
The company’s CEO said in an email that the company would undertake a year-long project to ensure every listing is advertised accurately. Continue reading Airbnb Promises to Verify All 7 Million Listings After VICE Report Exposes Scam
A $20.7 million lawsuit implicates a ring of real estate agents and companies posting multiple listings on sites like Airbnb, HomeAway and VRBO. Continue reading New York City Sued Airbnb Operators For Allegedly Posing As Fake Hosts
When the hell did building a house become so complicated? Don’t let the folks on HGTV fool you. The process of building a home nowadays is incredibly painful. Just applying for the necessary permits can be a soul-crushing undertaking that’ll have you running around the city, filling out useless forms, and waiting in motionless lines […] Continue reading Why you need a supercomputer to build a house
Activists in San Francisco used scooters and tech buses to protest the industry’s presence in the city. Continue reading ‘Techsploitation’ Demonstrators Blocked Google and Apple Buses With Scooters
Everyone knows Airbnb is bad for the housing market. But it’s starting to get worse. Continue reading Airbnb Is Screwing Over New York’s Vulnerable Neighborhoods
The scale of land reclamation in the semi-autonomous territory is revving up to unprecedented heights. Continue reading Hong Kong’s Government Is Spending Billions Taking Land from the Sea