One of the biggest investments you will make for your home is certainly the roof. To repair or replace it is very costly. But, it is something that can’t be put off as it is the very thing that most protects us from the elements. The problem is that most …
Regardless of how much you adore your home, there may come a time when you feel like you have outgrown it. Since purchasing your property, you may have had a few kids or, maybe an in-law has moved in and, what used to be a spacious and relaxing haven is …
There was a time when it wouldn’t be considered for anything other than keeping the car in, but the humble garage has fallen into disuse. This might be for several reasons, cars are getting bigger, we also simply have more stuff, due to the consumerist nature of our society, and …
Building a home is so involving and can get overwhelming with time. You are therefore likely to miss some crucial details which are disastrous for your project. These are the mistakes to avoid when building your home: 1. Poor Overall Planning If you are looking to build a home that …
If you’re thinking about buying a new or resale home, don’t forget that there are plenty of options other than buying a run of the mill house. How about converting a unique structure into a modern, energy efficient home, like this amazing mid-century grain silo by architect Christoph Kaiser. There …
People all around the world are becoming more environmentally-conscious, so their desire for houses as well as products made from recycled and reclaimed materials is constantly increasing. But what if your eco-friendly awareness meets your childhood fantasy? Probably the amalgam of both looks like this picturesque treehouse getaway that sits …
With rising apartment rents on the land, oceans will be futuristic, affordable habitats for humans. Keeping modular house-boast concept in mind, Italian transportation brand Jet Capsule has recently unveiled the floating UFO (Unidentified Floating Object) to offer comfortable, off-grid accommodation on the ocean.
Space is a big problem especially in urban areas. People live in small homes often have to forego a number of things like furniture because of the limited space. To offer an extremely space efficient solution to such people, Simon Woodroffe has come up with a super innovative apartment design, …
France-based designer duo Elise Morin and Florent Albinet has created a legendary structure, Walden Raft as a tribute to America’s renowned author, poet and naturalist Henry David Thoreau. Thoreau best known for his book, Walden, a reflection on simple living in the natural surroundings, the cabin got maximum exposure after …
Casa Brutale, a unique and interesting architecture built inside an edge of the cliff, is a conceptual house visioned by OPA. The design is determined by the Greek designer duo Laertis Antonios Ando Vassiliou and Pantelis Kampouropoulos. Thy wanted to pay homage to the Brutalism architecture, which is a perfect blend …
