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fromItsnicethat
20 hours ago

Vinca Petersen's new photo series on the Isle of Skye is "an invitation to imagine an alternative future"

What the book does is capture an irrepressible intimacy that often goes unseen in the retelling of rave culture. Vinca's photographs of Big Nick reading to the kids, Harry cooking dinner or Carol trying to sort out the living room are perhaps her most radical. They describe the reparative gestures that went on behind the scenes that cultivated a sense of unity, interdependence and belonging within the group.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The danger and value of water are in my blood': how rain fences are making Dutch homes more climate resilient

Rain fences are designed to store rainwater, reducing pressure on drainage systems during heavy downpours and preserving water for gardens during dry spells. This innovative approach is gaining attention in neighborhoods like Veldhoven, where residents are eager to learn about the costs and benefits of such installations.
Environment
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

NYC steps up ADU push with pre-reviewed plans and funding

Mayor Zohran Mamdani aims to enhance NYC's housing supply by expediting accessory dwelling unit construction with pre-reviewed plans and support tools.
Real estate
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

He didn't want to move away from his friends, so he built them an apartment building. Now, they all own it.

Co-housing offers a sustainable alternative to traditional housing by combining private homes with shared amenities and collective community management, addressing the limitations of both isolated living and overly intimate shared spaces.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Heatherwick Studio Unveils Design for Daegyo Apartments Redevelopment in Seoul, South Korea

Heatherwick Studio transforms four 1975 Seoul apartment buildings with nature-inspired undulating rooflines, replacing 576 units with 900 homes while incorporating community facilities and public spaces.
Real estate
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
5 months ago

Rewild Homes Just Built the Sustainable House Eco-Buyers Always Wanted - Yanko Design

The Thicket merges woodland-inspired design with genuine sustainability and livability, delivering energy-efficient, materially responsible homes within a practical, nature-preserving community in Priors Hall, Corby.
#3d-printing
Remodel
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

4 off-the-grid ideas to rebuild after the L.A. fires from design students

Fire-resilient housing can be sustainable, off-grid, and designed to heal communities by prioritizing technical robustness alongside individual stories and cultural meaning.
Real estate
fromwww.archdaily.com
8 months ago

Timber Residential Construction Kit / Sehw Architektur

A 9,000 m² Berlin development combines over 100 apartments with ecological innovation, social inclusion, and varied housing by expanding a 1930s residential complex.
Agriculture
fromwww.housingwire.com
10 months ago

Hemp spells affordable housing for Native American community

A program has been initiated to create affordable housing using a sustainable material made from hemp, benefitting indigenous and underserved communities.
Renovation
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
10 months ago

UK's first intergenerational housing launches in Lewisham

Melfield Gardens development provides sustainable affordable housing for older residents and students, fostering community and tackling loneliness.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
11 months ago

These foldable tiny homes start at $49,000 and can be assembled in less than 8 hours - see inside

Hapi Homes manufactures foldable, durable homes that are easy to transport and adaptable for different uses.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 year ago

MAST Reveals Floating Neighborhood Design for Rotterdam's Disused Spoorweghaven Dock

MAST's floating community in Rotterdam addresses housing shortages with modular, sustainable designs on water.
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