Jun 11th 2010 3:30PM
Imagine you find a house for sale with a master-bedroom view of the surrounding garden. But what you really wanted was a view of the pond on the other side of the property where the birds and other wildlife flock. If you own the Rotating House in Wilton, Conn., that can be changed in about 50 minutes. This entire house, a... Continue Reading »
May 17th 2010 2:45PM
Americans love their cars, but cycling is definitely making a comeback. The number of bicyclists who are commuting to work, shopping by bike or heading out for long weekend rides has surged in the last few years. As cycling becomes more prevalent, cities are focusing on increasing the number of services available to... Continue Reading »
Apr 28th 2010 2:30PM
Like millions of homeowners around the country, Charles Wittenmeier found himself deeply underwater and facing foreclosure. After months of unemployment, a divorce and mounting debts, he will be vacating his house on May 28th. But before he does, Wittenmeier, a once-thriving advertising director, is turning his misfortune... Continue Reading »
Apr 23rd 2010 10:00AM
What do some people do when they can't afford their soaring housing prices of San Francisco? They move to the suburbs. Guess what's constituting as a suburb of San Francisco these days? Cities as far as Portland and Seattle, 600 to 800 miles to the north. In this age of telecommuting this type of scenario is now an... Continue Reading »
Mar 30th 2010 5:15PM
Here's a question you might be pondering: why does one market tend to have more LEED-certified (green, that is) buildings than another? Actually, I was thinking about that this week as I'm in Portland, Oregon checking out design and sustainability projects, and you can't get through a rain-soaked day without being... Continue Reading »
