A ROOF FOR EVERYONE

Nov 4, 2015 by

A ROOF FOR EVERYONE

[Translate] The Center for Architecture’s “Designing Affordability” opens many more areas for engagement between...

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THE HILLS ARE ALIVE WITH THE S...

Nov 4, 2015 by

THE HILLS ARE ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF INNOVATION

[Translate] David Friedlander  LIFE EDITED Architecture Started in 2008, Summit Series has established itself as one of the world’s...

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE IN THE ...

Nov 2, 2015 by

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE IN THE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS (OCTOBER 16-31)

[Translate] THE DIRT by J.R. Taylor The Spiritual and Spectacular Meet at an Ultramodern Community Center in Connecticut – The New...

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MESMERIZING VISUALIZATIONS REV...

Nov 2, 2015 by

[Translate] THE DIRT by Jared Green “Urbanization stirs up all kinds of emotions about rights and inhumane conditions, but we decided...

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HEMP-BASED INSULATION MAKES A ...

Oct 29, 2015 by

HEMP-BASED INSULATION MAKES A COMEBACK IN BELGIUM

[Translate] Hempcrete is actually quite similar to concrete, but is carbon negative, waterproof, fireproof, insulates well, and is...

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REHABILITATED PARISIAN BLOCK I...

Oct 29, 2015 by

REHABILITATED PARISIAN BLOCK INCLUDES DAYLIT METAL-CLAD STUDENT HOUSING

[Translate] by Lidija Grozdanic  INHABITAT Student housing never looked so good. French design studio Vib Architecture rehabilitated...

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HOW TO RE-WEIRD DESIGN

Oct 28, 2015 by

HOW TO RE-WEIRD DESIGN

[Translate] by The Dirt Contributor Can leaving the comfort zone push designers to re-imagine what is possible? Outside Design, an...

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EXCLUSIVE: Elevated CO2 Levels...

Oct 28, 2015 by

EXCLUSIVE: Elevated CO2 Levels Directly Affect Human Cognition, New Harvard Study Shows

[Translate] by Joe Romm CLIMATE PROGRESS CREDIT: Climate Interactive   In a landmark public health finding, a new study from the...

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NEW TALENT: LAB.PRO.FAB

Oct 27, 2015 by

NEW TALENT: LAB.PRO.FAB

[Translate] Metropolis Magazine October 2015 The Caracas–based architects champion a bottom-up approach that strengthens community...

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BACA ARCHITECTS’ AMPHIBI...

Oct 26, 2015 by

BACA ARCHITECTS’ AMPHIBIOUS HOUSE PROTECTS INHABITANTS FROM FLOODING

[Translate] INHABITA  all images courtesy of baca architects       baca architects has completed the what is believed...

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ARTIST FILLS THE VAULTS OF A D...

Oct 25, 2015 by

ARTIST FILLS THE VAULTS OF A DILAPIDATED 1924 BANK IN CHICAGO WITH BOOKS AND ARTWORK

[Translate] Architecture by Lidija Grozdanic   INHABITAT What happens when you fill bank vaults and offices with books and artwork...

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HOW THIS FAMILY OF 7 (HAPPILY)...

Oct 23, 2015 by

HOW THIS FAMILY OF 7 (HAPPILY) SHARES 1K SQ. FT. VANCOUVER CONDO

[Translate] David Friedlander  LIFE EDITED Living with five kids under one roof can seem like a daunting proposition for many. But...

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THE ORACLE OF AWESOME, AFFORDA...

Oct 23, 2015 by

[Translate] David Friedlander  LIFE EDITED Architecture There’s an ideal we promote on this site about the perfect edited life....

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GREEN BUILDING IN COLD CLIMATE...

Oct 22, 2015 by

GREEN BUILDING IN COLD CLIMATES

[Translate] Architecture Green Building in Cold Climates: Inhabitat Interview with Bernat and Kate of Maison Durable Portneuf by...

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INTERVIEW: HOME IMPROVEMENT LE...

Oct 22, 2015 by

INTERVIEW: HOME IMPROVEMENT LEGEND BOB VILA TALKS ABOUT GREEN BUILDING

[Translate] INHABITAT Architecture by Andrew Michler  INHABITAT Bob Vila’s name has been synonymous with home improvement since he...

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‘BACK TO THE FUTURE̶...

Oct 22, 2015 by

‘BACK TO THE FUTURE” NEVER PREDICTED THIS KICKASS SOLAR HOUSE

[Translate] Blue Marble Three years ago next week, when Superstorm Sandy swept through the New York City area, the Stevens Institute...

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Exquisite solar-powered wooden...

Oct 20, 2015 by

Exquisite solar-powered wooden house in Spain boasts a tiny ecological footprint

[Translate] by Lidija Grozdanic INHABITAT This small prefab studio in Spain is a great example of what passive design can achieve....

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TINY, PREFAB, PLUG-AND-PLAY HO...

Oct 19, 2015 by

TINY, PREFAB, PLUG-AND-PLAY HOUSING COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU

[Translate] David FriedlanderLIFE EDITED When we last caught up with Professor Jeff Wilson he was living in dumpster. The reason...

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NET ZERO INHOUSE BOASTS WATER-...

Oct 11, 2015 by

[Translate] Architecture by Lucy Wang  INHABITAT Stories of drought-stricken California have become sadly common, with many citizens...

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SOLAR-POWERED SURE HOUSE IS RE...

Oct 11, 2015 by

SOLAR-POWERED SURE HOUSE IS READY FOR THE NEXT HURRICANE SANDY

[Translate] INHABITAT by Tafline Laylin When hurricane Sandy hit the east coast of the United States in 2012, the high winds and...

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STUDIO 102 TRANSFORMED AN ABAN...

Oct 10, 2015 by

[Translate] INHABITAT Architecture by Lidija Grozdanic  inhabitat Architecture firm Studio 102 transformed a vacant twin house in...

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IKEA TAKES ON TRANSFORMING INT...

Oct 9, 2015 by

IKEA TAKES ON TRANSFORMING INTERIOR DESIGN AND FURNITURE

[Translate] David Friedlander   LIFE EDITED Architecture The moving wall in the LifeEdited apartment was one of its most innovative...

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DISRUPTION BY DESIGN: WHAT LAN...

Oct 9, 2015 by

DISRUPTION BY DESIGN: WHAT LANDLORDS CAN LEARN FROM DESIGNERS

[Translate] Point of View  METROPOLIS MAGAZINE James Frankis A strategic vision for a mixed use building, similar to the examples set...

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BLEAK HOUSE EXHIBITION

Oct 9, 2015 by

BLEAK HOUSE EXHIBITION

[Translate] Metropolis Magazine A MoMA exhibition on the single-family home and its archetypes tells us a lot without saying anything...

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE IN THE ...

Oct 9, 2015 by

[Translate] THE DIRT by J.R. Taylor Sunday Conversation with Shane Coen, Landscape Architect – The Star Tribune, 9/19/15...

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BIOMIMICRY TOOLS TO INSPIRE DE...

Oct 8, 2015 by

BIOMIMICRY TOOLS TO INSPIRE DESIGNERS

[Translate] THE DIRT   by Jared Green “Biomimicry is about learning from nature to inspire design solutions for human problems,” said...

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LONDON CALLING, SEE WE AINR...

Oct 8, 2015 by

LONDON CALLING, SEE WE AIN’T GOT NOT STUFF

[Translate] David Friedlander Behavior  LIFE EDITED Simon wrote that he had always taken an edited approach to his life, but that...

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SOLAR-POWERED DURA HOME IS A 1...

Oct 6, 2015 by

SOLAR-POWERED DURA HOME IS A 100 per cent self-sufficient shelter build for disaster zones

[Translate] Architecture by Lucy Wang  INHABITAT Is your city well prepared for a natural disaster? After Hurricane Sandy devastated...

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THE NEST HOME IS A SOLAR-POWER...

Oct 6, 2015 by

[Translate] The Nest Home was designed to accommodate a growing family. It offers both private and common spaces that can be easily...

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A SMALL APARTMENT FOR ALL SEAS...

Oct 5, 2015 by

A SMALL APARTMENT FOR ALL SEASONS AND WHOLE FAMILY

[Translate] David Friedlander   LIFE EDITED Architecture One of the most interesting and talented architecture firms specializing in...

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