Mar 21st 2012 9:00AM
While picking up some prescriptions recently, my local pharmacist, who knows I write about home construction, asked me if I had any suggestions for how he should build his new house. Since I'm a big advocate for prefab, I suggested that he consider building his house modular. His response shocked me: "I wouldn't want to... Continue Reading »
Jan 12th 2012 6:00AM
Let's just set the objectivity aside for one post because the truth is, we just love this house. Every sprawling inch of it. And we're not the only ones, either. The American Institute of Architects honored this $14.5 million beachfront beauty with an Excellence in Architecture Award in 2006, and since then, the... Continue Reading »
Feb 12th 2010 11:00AM
When introduced, the aerodynamic, Atomic Age Airstream trailer was the ultimate mobile expression of mid-century modern design. Now these classic trailers are not only "collectibles" but they're in vogue as hip, mobile homes -- or even re-purposed as guest rooms or offices parked at home. "That type of lifestyle has... Continue Reading »
Jan 7th 2010 6:00PM
Sick of renting but can't afford much house? Well your troubles might be over if you can locate a friend with some spare land. Then see if you can convince them to let you drop this super-cool, modern egg-house on their property. Tell them it will be the talk of the town. How could it not? It was designed by the Belgian... Continue Reading »
Dec 9th 2009 3:00PM
Never thought you could afford a cool, architect-designed modern house? Well, if you don't mind it sitting on your table, now you can.Vancouver design collective, Creative Room, challenged 11 architects and designers to reinvent the traditional holiday gingerbread house and the results are pretty great. The rules were... Continue Reading »
