Life and design come intertwined in the woodworking practice of John Randall. Having first piqued his interest working construction as a teen, it...
Urban Placemaking Project Connects Residents to Nature in Oudong
Nestled at the base of its namesake mountain, the city of Oudong is one drenched in history, a sacred site dating back as far back as 1618 C.E. And...
Zoning the Kitchen for Health and Wellbeing
Home kitchens have been undergoing quite the transformation. Long has this space been the heart of many homes, but in recent times it has supplanted...
Using Biomimicry to Bring Forest Bathing Indoors
In its simplest form biophilic design is all about bringing the great outdoors into our interior spaces. The Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or...
The Future of Infrastructure With Michael K. Chen
For Michael K. Chen, the formation of his namesake architecture firm in late 2011 was based around the exploration of two ideas: the future of urban...
The Futuristic Kitchen is Close
Today’s kitchen is responsive. It will assist the homeowners where needed (meal prep, laundry, cleaning, maintenance), but according to Kate Bailey,...
This Zero-Waste Kitchen Makes Sustainability Simple
The idea of a zero-waste kitchen is no new concept. In fact, there are cultures all over the world that have this lifestyle as part of their cooking...
4 Sustainability Trends Impacting the Housing Market
The pandemic ended up causing a massive shift in population in many corners of the globe. There are tales of small, ski towns gaining hundreds of...
Say Hi to Ohairu, the Minimalist, Net-Zero Tiny House on Wheels
One hundred and eighty-three square-feet doesn’t sound like a lot to work with when you’re designing a house. Smart hacks can make the space feel...
Crafting a Bathroom Spa With Flow
It can be difficult to create a spa-like experience in a bathroom, especially when sharing it with three children in a home. That was the issue for...