mwworks designed Little House, a 1,140-square-foot retreat nestled into the forest overlooking Hood Canal on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state. “The small footprint ultimately served as an effective tool to govern the design process,” note the architects. “Focus was placed on the essentials…extras were edited out by desire and necessity.” The cabin is clad […] More
Architecture firm Luca Curci Architects designed THE LINK, a vertical city for 200,000 people. THE LINK is a self-sustainable city-forest, that will absorb CO2, produce oxygen for cleaner air and increase urban biodiversity.Discover more after the jump. More
The research shows that the main sources of energy loss are windows and doors and the loss is around 70%. Additionally, the heat loss for windows is due to imperfect glass installation. You can resave 90% of lost energy only by installing energy-efficient windows. Think again that windows have a huge importance on your energy […] More
STIPFOLD designed this stunning contemporary residential interior in Tbilisi, Georgia, in 2020. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Doors have an eminently practical purpose – unless you’re living or working in an open gazebo-style property, you’ll find it tough getting in and out without them! But portals also trigger the primacy effect, creating a powerful first impression of what lies within for anyone passing through or merely passing by. And throughout architectural and […] More
Every home has got at least one, however it’s not usually the first room we think of when inserting our style – the kitchen, living room or bedroom are usually the first places we start. Although the bathroom isn’t the most used room in the home, having somewhere pleasant to wash can be the cherry […] More
So, you’re finally doing this: getting additional income by renting out a property to holiday goers. Having a vacation rental home is a smart investment, but it requires exceptional attention to detail to make it work. Of course, there are the legal and logistical requirements and investing in booking software, but long before you get […] More
Have you joined the bandwagon of the tiny house movement as well? When millions across the globe have already done so, you may find yourself downsizing too. Your tiny house could also be your vacation home, or a summer house, somewhere close to the mountains or the beach. Whatever the situation is, you can still […] More
There’s no question that the internet is changing every aspect of our lives. It should therefore come as no surprise that it’s also impacting the way we design and build our homes. Specifically, the internet has made it so that smart home functionality is becoming a design staple, something you must account for when you’re […] More
A kitchen is not just a kitchen; there are normal ones and there are luxuriously designed kitchens. The problem is figuring out what sets these apart so that you could have a kitchen that speaks volumes. A Focus on Wines One thing you should consider when designing a luxury kitchen is wine. You’ll have to […] More
Joana Marcelino Studio recently completed works on a rehabilitation and expansion project of a two family residence in the historic center of Leiria, Portugal. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Taiwan based Han-Yue Interior Design designed this inspiring 65m2 apartment in Taichung city, Taiwan. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More