One day in the near future, we may be living in floating towers suspended from asteroids in orbit, and that day may not be as far off as you think.
Ryan Fleming
Prepare Your House for Fall
Although people around the country are still dealing with the heat, now is the best time to look ahead and prepare your house for fall. It might seem counterintuitive, but while the days are hot and dry, now is the time to think ahead and start preparing for when the...
Construction is underway on Shanghai’s “Two Tree Covered Mountains” Complex
British architecture firm Heatherwick Studio Designed the Two Tree Covered Mountains Complex in 2015; construction is expected to be completed next year.
A Few Ways to Cool Your House This Summer
With the temperatures reaching over 100 degrees, we have a few ways to cool your house, from major remodels to things you can do in minutes.
Building an Underground Home (Just like a Hobbit)
The movement to build structures partially in the Earth has intensified recently, and building an underground home is becoming a popular option.
How to Disaster Proof Your Home
If you are considering ways to disaster proof your home, we have a few suggestions and recommendations to keep your structure safe and secure.
One Answer to Rising Ocean Levels: Floating Cities
While it probably won’t help people directly affected by rising ocean levels, one possible answer to that question is to build floating cities. If you live in a coastal area, you’re probably keenly aware of the threat of rising ocean levels. Between 1993 and 2014, the...
A Few Tips on Choosing the Right Materials for a Construction Job
If you are considering a remodel of your home or office, choosing the right materials can make a huge difference in quality, durability, and cost.
Jagged Grass Covered Roofs Offer a New Way of Making Cities Green
Dutch architecture firm MVRDV envisioned a way of combining urban and green characteristics with a series of grass covered roofs on a new complex.
How to Budget When Hiring a Contractor
When working with a contractor, having a good relationship is always a vital component of the process – especially when it comes to how to budget.