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How Smart Homes Are Changing

Architecture, City Planning, Design, News, Sustainable LivingJune 21, 2021347Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Smart” homes are now incorporated into many houses both built and under construction, but that’s not always to a homeowner's benefit. One of the biggest smart home precedents that’s being set is changing these smart homes from simply being connected with novelty features to tangibly useful. Below are some of the biggest changes coming to smart…

Top Architecture Trends for Hotels

Architecture, Design, Inspirations, News, Sustainable LivingMarch 9, 2021360Views 0Likes 0Comments

Hotels, and the hospitality industry as a whole, are constantly adapting to new, modern styles to draw in more guests. Capitalizing on top architecture trends can mean greater interest from people driving by and also draw in more tourists as well. Below are some of the notable trends of 2021 that you will likely see more…

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Why Your Multi-Family Home Should Have Stone Architecture

Architecture, Sustainable LivingSeptember 21, 2020299Views 0Likes 0Comments

When it comes to building materials, you have a swath of options to choose from, but stone architecture can be one of the best. Stone is one of the most versatile materials out there and provides significant benefits to choosing it over other materials. Plus, it adds a modern polished look. We provide a breakdown of…

Where Old and New Collide: The Intersection of Smart Tech and Green Design

Architecture, Design, InspirationsMarch 16, 2020246Views 0Likes 0Comments

With so much talk about “going green” and reducing environmental impact in recent years, “smart green buildings” have been popping up more and more. Green building is specifically defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as “...the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle from siting…

Global Flooding and Architecture: What Can Venice Teach Us?

Architecture, Design, NewsNovember 21, 2019278Views 0Likes 0Comments

We don’t have to look around the world very far to hear about the latest global flooding and architecture catastrophes. Venice has been in the news a ton lately regarding high tides that are causing chaos. Of course, flood-prone locations and cities built below sea-level such as New Orleans and coastal cities such as San Diego, …

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House Plans For Multi-Purpose Millennial Style

ArchitectureApril 17, 2019243Views 0Likes 0Comments

The world is evolving and so is the way we live. Excessive square footage and inefficient home designs are on their way out. Organized, multi-purpose spaces within the urban hub are becoming the norm in terms of millennial house plans and home design. Creatively having access to everything you need within a streamlined and minimalist…