Keeping Family Close: Increasing Number of ADUs Largely Housing Parents of the Owner
It used to be that multiple generations of one family would live together on one property. In part because of Covid-19, we are seeing a return to that type of living, as real estate data shows us. That’s right, the backyard cottage, or granny unit, is on-trend and if you have one on your property, […]
Practical Ways to Strengthen Your Home Cooling Efforts
Homeowners in warmer parts of the country – and areas that receive brutally hot summers – spend a fair amount on home cooling. This is particularly true for households that rely solely on their central A/C systems. Although a good central air conditioner can be an invaluable tool, making it your only home cooling aid […]
5 Cost Considerations When Designing Your Home Plan
Designing your dream home is an exciting and fulfilling process for many potential homeowners. However, you might get lost in your imagination and overlook essential aspects such as cost considerations. You don’t want to start the construction process only for it to reach halfway due to financial constraints. As you design your home, factor in […]
Gather – smaller but larger
Osaka-City Japan – Katsuhiro Miyamoto and Associates Site area: 120.34 m2 (1,300 sq. ft.) Building envelope: 72.08 m2 (778 sq. ft.) Total built area: 135 m2 (1,458 sq. ft.) Year built: 2009 This Osaka home presented some unique challenges. Firstly, it contravened the allowable site ratio for the […]
A Child’s Paradise
Koh Kood Thailand – 24H Architecture It’s not a home – but it could be. It’s an activity centre for children whose parents have invested in a vacation at the fabulous (and very expensive) Soneva Kiri Resort. We featured the resort on our Facebook page about a month ago but held this treat back as […]