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NYC real estate
fromCurbed
21 hours ago

Where Have All the Normal Windows Gone?

Large windows in new builds are popular but come with practical drawbacks like limited ventilation and difficulty finding suitable curtains.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Light Structures, Heavy Footprints? The Environmental Paradox of Lightweight Materials

Richard Serra's sculptures create a sense of lightness through the organization of mass, transforming weight into dynamic spatial experiences.
#real-estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago
LA real estate

Sound Off: What are some important questions buyers should ask themselves as they search for properties?

Buyers must negotiate with themselves before falling in love with a home to succeed in a competitive market.
fromwww.brownstoner.com
4 days ago
Boston real estate

Brooklyn Open Houses: A Prospect Park South Standalone

Open houses this weekend include properties in Prospect Park South, Williamsburg, Kensington, and Bay Ridge, priced from $875,000 to $4.25 million.
Marketing tech
fromInman
8 hours ago

Brokerage storefronts become ad networks with Smartify

Brokerage storefronts are transforming into media channels, allowing real estate firms to monetize high-traffic locations through digital advertising.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Sound Off: What are some important questions buyers should ask themselves as they search for properties?

Buyers must negotiate with themselves before falling in love with a home to succeed in a competitive market.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

A moment that changed me: I thought landlords were unchallengeable until I met one of mine at a party

A chance encounter with a former landlord reveals the complexities of tenant-landlord relationships and personal feelings of powerlessness.
#architecture
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 days ago

A Gaming Executive Said "Build Me a Crystal House." This Is What 7,300 sq. ft. of Pure Glass Looks Like - Yanko Design

Glass architecture creates a unique interplay of presence and absence, exemplified by F-House's all-glass design that challenges conventional residential norms.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

Trim House / Robert Konieczny + KWK Promes

A closed competition for a single-family house in Vilnius's suburban district involved several international studios and a private client.
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 days ago

A Gaming Executive Said "Build Me a Crystal House." This Is What 7,300 sq. ft. of Pure Glass Looks Like - Yanko Design

Glass architecture creates a unique interplay of presence and absence, exemplified by F-House's all-glass design that challenges conventional residential norms.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

Trim House / Robert Konieczny + KWK Promes

A closed competition for a single-family house in Vilnius's suburban district involved several international studios and a private client.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromEngadget
14 hours ago

Monterey Park, California has banned any data centers within its city limits

Monterey Park has permanently banned data center construction, citing public nuisance concerns and community pushback against a proposed facility.
fromInfoWorld
21 hours ago

What the modern leadership shift means for architects like me

The CIOs I most want to work with are the ones who haven't abandoned either role. They're genuinely curious about how the infrastructure works, not just what it delivers.
Careers
East Bay food
fromMission Local
13 hours ago

Richmond Buzz: Openings, closings, and composting

Richmond Buzz expands with dedicated webpage and highlights local events including Balboa Theater's 100th anniversary and upcoming music shows.
Mission District
fromKqed
21 hours ago

For $700 a Month, Sleeping Pods Make SF More Affordable, but at What Cost? | KQED

Brownstone offers affordable sleeping pods in San Francisco, providing flexible short-term housing without traditional lease requirements.
Philosophy
fromThe Village Voice
1 day ago

Historic Preservation as Cultural Self-Reflection: Reclaiming Stories, Identity, and Meaning in a Changing Urban Landscape - The Village Voice

Historic preservation is a cultural practice that shapes community identity and values, rather than merely a technical effort to protect old buildings.
Board games
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 days ago

Playtime Cabin / Wiki World + Advanced Architecture Lab

The Playtime Cabin project features treehouses in a metasequoia forest, inspired by children's imagination and promoting diverse living spaces.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Data center disputes have been local. But the midterms might change that

Data centers are crucial for economic growth but face community opposition due to environmental and cost concerns.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Smart Home Gadgets to Amp Up Your Curb Appeal

Smart home products like birdhouses and outdoor lights enhance both functionality and aesthetics in residential spaces.
Europe news
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
#affordable-housing
fromwww.amny.com
17 hours ago
NYC real estate

Greenwich Village advocates raise concerns about massive planned affordable housing development | amNewYork

Community advocates oppose a 31-story affordable housing project due to concerns over the developer's history as a problematic landlord.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
16 hours ago

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Atlantic Avenue Build

A new 19-story building offers 258 apartments, including affordable units, and features various amenities like a cold plunge pool and movie theater.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
17 hours ago

Greenwich Village advocates raise concerns about massive planned affordable housing development | amNewYork

Community advocates oppose a 31-story affordable housing project due to concerns over the developer's history as a problematic landlord.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
16 hours ago

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Atlantic Avenue Build

A new 19-story building offers 258 apartments, including affordable units, and features various amenities like a cold plunge pool and movie theater.
Remodel
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago

People Are Calling Out The Modern Home Design Trends They Secretly Hate, And Yikes

Open-concept kitchen shelving and all-gray designs are criticized for being impractical and uninviting.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Case for Finally Replacing Your Dusty Old Fan

Modern fans offer advanced features like tracking, mood lighting, and misting, making them more versatile than traditional models.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Plans to redevelop west London school and build 300 homes scrapped over community concerns

Plans to redevelop Phoenix Academy and build 307 homes in west London were rejected due to scale concerns and lack of community consultation.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.

Burning gas and propane for cooking, water heating and space heating in California homes and businesses creates 10% of the state's greenhouse gas emissions. It also releases pollutants indoors.
LA real estate
Environment
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The solution to America's energy crisis starts with homes

Home solar and storage systems provide energy independence during severe storms, highlighting the need for a shift in America's energy infrastructure approach.
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Why Do We Want to Float? The Psychology of Lightness in Architecture

In 1962, the architect Buckminster Fuller envisioned a floating city that would free humanity from its dependence on the Earth. The speculative project consisted of enormous geodesic spheres that would naturally levitate in air warmed by the sun and be anchored to mountaintops.
Design
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

The Same '50s Home Exterior Looks Like an MCM Dream After an Exterior Paint Redo

A simple repaint and landscaping update transformed a 1950s ranch-style home, enhancing its curb appeal while maintaining its original design aesthetic.
#homebuilding
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

How one builder cut cycle time by 30 days with integrated ops

Private homebuilders face uncertainty, requiring quick adaptation and operational resilience, as demonstrated by Parkside Builders' digital transformation.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

How one builder cut cycle time by 30 days with integrated ops

Private homebuilders face uncertainty, requiring quick adaptation and operational resilience, as demonstrated by Parkside Builders' digital transformation.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
10 hours ago

Developers Buy Contested Atlantic Avenue Site in Brooklyn

Developers have acquired key properties in the Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan area to pursue a mixed-use project aligned with new zoning rules.
Remodel
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago

Homeowners Are Revealing The One Budget-Friendly Upgrade That Continues To Make The Biggest Difference

Cost-effective home improvement projects can significantly enhance comfort and aesthetics for homeowners.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

House & Office SH / 1-1 Architects

A construction company in Nagoya is repurposing unused timber from its warehouses for a new office and residence.
fromwww.housingwire.com
12 hours ago

NAR's strategic plan gets a tune-up as leadership pushes for faster results

Nykia Wright, CEO of NAR, stated, "Rebuilding trust requires more than words—it requires visible progress. That's why we're committed to sharing clear, regular updates that show members how this work is making a real difference."
Real estate
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

Tiete178 / Gabriel Kogan

The building, with its discreet facade and lack of expressive gestures, explicitly conveys the intention of creating an austere, silent, contemplative space; with the minimum necessary elements.
Design
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
3 days ago

This Designer-Approved Vintage Trend Is Taking Over Front Yards (And Backyards)

Vintage plant stands enhance curb appeal and create visual interest on porches.
#renovation
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Minamicho House / ROOVICE

The house was renovated and subleased to preserve its identity and history through ROOVICE's Kariage framework.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Minamicho House / ROOVICE

The house was renovated and subleased to preserve its identity and history through ROOVICE's Kariage framework.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
14 hours ago

Homebuyers stressed amid stretched budgets, fraud concerns

Recent homebuyers face high prices and interest rates, with many exceeding budgets and experiencing stress during the homebuying process.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Top 10 Brooklyn Listings: A Greenpoint Row House

Bay Ridge co-op, Prospect Lefferts Gardens row house, and Park Slope brownstone are the most popular listings this week.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
11 hours ago

D.R. Horton executed again, and smaller builders feel the squeeze

D.R. Horton demonstrates strong performance amid a challenging housing market, marked by profitability and order growth despite affordability constraints.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 day ago

Limberlost Place / Moriyama & Teshima Architects

Limberlost Place is a pioneering public tall timber building in Toronto, showcasing advanced design and sustainability standards.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
5 days ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Home inspection trends reshaping the 2026 housing market

The home inspection industry is evolving, impacting mortgage processes through standard thermal imaging and video walkthrough reports.
Real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
9 hours ago

Is struggling hotel a bellwether for downtown San Jose? - San Jose Spotlight

The Signia by Hilton San Jose may be sold, raising concerns about its impact on downtown's economic recovery.
Renovation
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Modular garden home tax-free rent limit of 14k could be increased under Government plans

Homeowners can earn up to €14,000 tax-free by renting out modular units in their gardens under new planning exemption rules.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

The GPS for equity: Building the industry's first true navigation infrastructure

The mortgage industry must shift focus from speed to helping borrowers navigate complex financial decisions.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 days ago

Burnley House / Sonelo Architects

Burnley House is an urban infill project that replaces terrace houses with a tranquil home featuring robust materials and greenery.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
3 days ago

Jiuyao Kindergarten / ZHUBO Design

A kindergarten should be a 'small world' for children, emphasizing creativity and space despite limited construction area.
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 days ago

Everything in 2026 Is Disposable - Here's 5 Sustainable Trends Are Designed to Last Centuries - Yanko Design

Sustainability in 2026 emphasizes permanence, focusing on materials that last and promote ecological responsibility through architectural endurance.
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Here's What's Blocking You From Getting the Best Housing Deals

Real estate innovation struggles with distribution, preventing new technologies from reaching consumers despite advancements in proptech.
Renovation
fromRemodelista
1 day ago

Eco-Friendly Terrazzo Made from Wood Waste for Counters, Floors, and More

Terrazzo, originally a 15th-century Venetian creation, has evolved with sustainable wood-based variants gaining popularity for their versatility and eco-friendliness.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

The brands raising the bar in housing: The 2025 Exhibit Awards finalists announced

Branding is now a core competitive element in real estate and mortgage, influencing client loyalty and lead conversion.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 day ago

glazed facade cuts through monolithic brick community center within paris park

The architectural approach emphasizes simplicity, durability, and contextual integration, with brick as the primary material for its structural capacity and long-term performance.
Renovation
Renovation
fromFast Company
1 day ago

How a Rhode Island apartment building for seniors installed 277 heat pumps in just 12 days

Carroll Tower retrofitted with 277 heat pumps, reducing energy costs and emissions significantly.
#residential-architecture
Renovation
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Residential architecture is explored through unbuilt projects that respond to site, climate, and constraints, emphasizing the house as a spatial system.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Residential architecture is explored through unbuilt projects that respond to site, climate, and constraints, emphasizing the house as a spatial system.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
5 days ago

Shand Road / Ys Housing

Shand Road project by Ys Housing refines medium-density housing in Melbourne, focusing on design quality, environmental performance, and affordability.
Real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
34 years ago

Trends Point to Allure of Steel Homes

The housing industry is shifting toward recycled steel construction due to environmental concerns, rising timber costs, and builder waste management expenses.
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

AD PRO LIVE: The Longevity Home | Register Now

The home isn't just where we live anymore. It's a mechanism for living longer. In this AD PRO LIVE report, we'll examine how residential design has become the next frontier to a healthier, longer life. Delve into the industry's expanding catalog of non-toxic materials, the architectural elements shaping conscientious builds, and the luxury amenities promoting physical and mental well-being in every room of the house.
Design
Renovation
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Americans Say They Want Big Homes. I Know What They Need Instead.

Homes should prioritize compact, efficient living—like cruise ship staterooms—rather than larger suburban houses that often reduce homeowners' satisfaction.
fromLos Angeles Times
40 years ago

Work Starts on Model Homes

Indian Hills Ridge is a development of CoastFed Properties, formerly the Mayer Group. Construction has begun on four models at Indian Hills Ridge, a 66-acre project east of Yosemite Avenue and north of Flannagan Drive in northeast Simi Valley.
Renovation
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