Dark Light House
Melbourne, Australia – MRTN Architects Built area: 150.0 m2Year built: 2017Photographs: Tatjana Plitt The original Dark Light House was built in the 1960s as a holiday home. Understandably, the current owner wanted to give the house an upgrade. They wanted to make some additions to accommodate the needs of a modern family. However, the owners wanted […]
10 Amazing Tablecloth Forts Ideas for Kids
Rainy days bring a lot of boredom to kids. Can’t play outside because of the rain? Rainy days need not be boring with a tablecloth fort. If you are a parent, then you can do something to keep your children engaged, especially during the weekends when you have ample time. You can sign them up […]
D House
Hoàng Mai, Vietnam – ARO Studio Project Year: 2018 Area: 178.0 m2 The success of a good house design depends on how well it meets the needs of the homeowner. In this project, the architects have recognized the issues brought about by rapid urbanization. Major concerns were the lack of green spaces and an increase […]
Create Incredible Dragonfly Yard Art in 5 Easy Steps
Let giant dragonflies invade your garden or yard by upcycling old ceiling fan blades! This outdoor decor is sure to make passers-by take a second look. Fortunately creating your own DIY Dragonfly yard art can be done easily. Don’t have an old ceiling fan? Why not search your local thrift store? And while you’re there, go […]
Down Up House
France – Avignon-Clouet Architectes Project Year : 2011Developed Area : 50.0 m2 Down Up House is an extension project of an old ground floor flat, a building constructed in the 19th century. Because of the very limited landscape, the architects had to make sure that they make full use of the available space. […]
Woonschip VC
Cas Oorthuyskade , Amsterdam, Netherland – Marcel van der Lubbe, Jannie Vinke Project Year : 2016Developed Area : 150 m2Photographer: Luuk Kramer Woonschip VC is an actual cargo ship that was converted into a sailing houseboat. The brief was very specific: the owners wanted space, sustainability, and high quality of living. They […]
Allen Key House
Sydney, Australia – Architect Prineas Project Year : 2016Developed Area : 220.0 m2Photographs : Chris Warnes Budget constraints often force architects to cut down on something. But this addition to the Allen Key House doesn’t look like there were any constraints from the get-go. Charming and quaint in design, this project offers […]
Cheap & Handy DIY Clay Pot Smoker: 8-Step Build
A clay pot smoker doesn’t necessarily have to be a big project, especially if you are just a small family who simply wants to enjoy a little outdoor cooking during the weekends. Building your own can be a fun and rewarding project, and it doesn’t have to be expensive either. There are plenty of plans […]
How to Build a DIY Clay Pot Lighthouse: A Step-by-Step Guide
Looking for a charming and easy garden project? A DIY clay pot lighthouse is a perfect weekend craft that adds a unique, coastal touch to your patio or flower beds. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the entire process, from gathering simple materials to the final sealing touch, ensuring you create a beautiful and […]
Creative Home Office Ideas
Are you working from home or may be thinking about joining the bandwagon? It’s important that you establish a workspace that allows you to concentrate on your business, and work in peace. The idea of working from home is very appealing because of the many advantages it offers. You get to save time and money by not […]
Sustainable Fence Options: Beautiful & Durable
In Mending Wall, poet Robert Frost decries the saying that “Good fences make good neighbors”. It’s a beautiful piece of writing but I feel the saying has great relevance in an urban setting. [lasso ref=”zippity-outdoor-products-zp19018-manchester-no-dig-vinyl-fence-white” id=”724228″ link_id=”5153″] A sustainable fence do help define the boundaries between public and private, yours and mine. But all too often, […]
TinkerBox
Kerhonkson, United States – Studio MM Architect Project Year : 2016Developed Area : 116.76 sqm The Tinkerbox, located in the Hudson Valley and surrounded by more than 10 acres of forest, is a home built to focus on the homeowner’s love for cars. This explains the extra-large garage which provides more than enough […]
House in Smilovci
Smilovci, Dimitrovgrad municipality, Serbia – Modelart Arhitekti Project Year : 2017 Developed Area : 111.0 m2 ( 1198.8 Sq ft2 ) Photographs : Stefan Ivković Smilovci is an unassuming little village in Serbia. According to data from the 2011 census, their total population is 114. For the most […]
Enough House
Nova Scotia, Canada – MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects Project Year: 2015Developed Area : 64.81 m2 ( 700.0 ft2 )Photographs: William Green, James Brittain Located on the Atlantic coast, the surrounding farm is built by the sea on the historic ruins of Nova Scotia, Canada. This house was built within structures called Shobac […]
A Small Residence in Hawthorn
Hawthorn VIC, Australia – Alexandra Buchanan Architecture Project Year : 2015Photographs : Itsuka Studio Living close to a city centre inevitably leads to compromise. Hawthorn is an inner city suburb of Melbourne that was developed in the late 19th century. Blocks are small and the houses compact. The owners wanted the convenience […]
The Big Little House
Fitzroy North VIC, Australia – Nic Owen Architects Project Year : 2013Developed Area : 155.0 sqm ( 1674 Sq ft2 )Photographs : Christine Francis A traditional Victorian residence renovated to accommodate the needs of a growing family, the Big Little House pays respect to tradition while keeping functionality in mind. You can […]
Paint Your House Solar!
How to Paint Your House Solar? We wrote some years back about early research into solar paints. At that time, the research was aimed at making the paint act as photo-electric collectors in the same way that conventional solar panels work. We’ve seen nothing since about that research but Melbourne’s RMIT has now developed a a […]
Look, Bamboo Construction: No Triangles!
By Guest Blogger Munir Vahanvati The use of triangles is one of the fundamental principles for bamboo construction which is commonly used in most bamboo structures for stability and rigidity. Keeping with our principle of exploring new designs and connections in every project we decided to challenge the notion of using triangulation for structural stability. […]
Carbon Monoxide – The Silent Killer!
Everyone should feel safe in their homes and workplaces and should not have to be concerned with issues such as gas poisoning. Unfortunately, it’s a topic that homeowners need to be aware of due to the existence of and dangers surrounding constantly present gases like carbon monoxide. There are awareness efforts being made all around the world […]
The Home Owner Builder Checklist: Sanity Saving Guide
The two most daunting questions in the minds of first time owner builders are: What are the steps or process I need to follow to build a house as an owner builder? and What are the stages of building a house as an owner builder? Before you jump into checklists and task lists, it […]
Seven Tips for Successful Owner Building
We choose to owner-build for many and varied reasons. Sometimes, it’s because we have a limited budget and want to save as much as possible. Other times it’s because we want something unique that we feel a commercial builder won’t be able to deliver. And then there’s, what may be the best motivation and reason […]
Don’t Like the Weather? Change It With The Coelux 60
From now forward, the food that you’ll eat and the clothes you’ll wear aren’t the only things you can get to decide on at the start of your day – you can now also choose your weather! Well, inside at least 🙂 From now forward, the food that you’ll eat and the clothes you’ll wear […]
Wood-Fired Heating in the Age of Climate Change
Do you want a wood burning heater? Many people who would say ‘Yes’ emotionally then shy away from them because of their reputation for being polluting, dirty and hard work to operate and maintain. Click on any image to start lightbox display. Use your Esc key to close the lightbox. ? But what if a […]
From Prototype to Reality – Meet Your 3D Printed Home!
You could be forgiven for thinking that 3D printing is a new phenomenon. After all, it has only really been newsworthy for the past two or three years. However, Winsun China, have had big plans for 3D printing since 2005 when they invented a 3D print nozzle capable of extruding concrete. In 2008, they put […]