Yale Architecture Students Build a House For the HomelessSince 1967, part of the Yale School of Architecture’s first year curriculum is to provide New Haven with structures and housing...
An Exhibit Explores Ways to Combat the U.S. Housing CrisisA major exhibition confronts the sort of housing Americans actually need.
How Tiny Pods Are the Future For Portland's Houseless CommunityIn the fall of 2015, the city of Portland, Oregon, declared a state of emergency on housing due to the high number of homeless...
A Simple Geometric Bayfront Home in ChileMathias Klotz’s first project, a deceptively simple bayfront house in Chile was commissioned by his mom on a shoestring budget.
10 Bright White Cubist Homes Across the GlobeWith his use of simplified geometric shapes and white concrete forms, Le Corbusier brought cubism to architecture.
A Family Villa in Budapest With Colorful, 1960s-Inspired InteriorsBuilt at the turn of the 19th century, this villa in Budapest has been remodeled with bold and colorful, pop art-inspired...
A Prefab Housing Concept in South AfricaIt took 11 years of traversing through three different countries for Eric Bigot to develop his Zenkaya prefab housing concept.
How Is the Pandemic Changing the Housing Market?Agents, developers, and industry experts weigh in on the current dynamics of home buying and selling—and what may lie ahead.
A New Complex of Micro Flats in Arizona Invites Nature InsideLocated in the heart of downtown Phoenix, the blocky structure is perforated by succulent-filled atriums and skylights that look...
Row on 25th: Affordable Housing Development in HoustonBy taking advantage of economies of scale, a Houston native and a pair of mod-minded developers team up to create nine affordable...
7 Inspiring Solutions For Disaster Relief HousingInspired by a builder's response to the devastating wildfires across California, we're taking a look at seven recent designs for...
These Geometric Cabins Glow Like Lanterns in a Vietnamese ForestTwo striking eco-friendly cabins sit lightly upon the land near Dalat, Vietnam.
This Renovated Phoenix Bungalow Is Bursting With Color and Geometric DetailsA growing family enhances the original features of their historic home with playful, inventive touches—including an underground...
These Geometric Cabins in China Seem to Float Over a HillsideTasked with revitalizing a rural area with agricultural tourism, Shanghai–based firm ZJJZ builds a minimalist cabin cluster...
6 Colorful, Geometric Buildings Inspired by Piet MondrianThe Dutch painter’s signature style continues to have a hold on the zeitgeist that doesn’t show any signs of slowing down soon.
Will 3D Printing Solve the
Affordable
Housing Crisis?3D printing’s impact on construction is slowly materializing.
Historic Housing Complex Transformation in EnglandIn Sheffield, England, a historic housing complex is transformed from a city nuisance into a budding neighborhood.
Architect Cristián Izquierdo Builds a Multifamily Complex—and Instant Community—in SantiagoTo build a home for his family in the heart of the city, the designer gathered some friends and put a new spin on communal living.
These Prefab Tiny Homes Can Be Linked to Create Entire Apartment ComplexesPolyRoom by French design studio Cutwork is a compact, flexible living space designed for endless applications.
Extruded Red Bricks Create a Gorgeous, Geometric Mexican HomeIn Puebla, Mexico, two local architecture firms team up to create the Saint Peter House—a striking brick home with a unique,...
10 Coastal Prefabs That Bring Modular Housing to the BeachWhen an efficient prefab can become a coastal retreat with a spectacular view to boot—it makes a very compelling case for not...
An Architect’s 1950s Barcelona Flat Pops With Geometric ColorThe founder of Raúl Sánchez Architects restyles his dated corner unit behind a chamfered facade in Barcelona’s Poblenou area.
As Housing Costs Soar, Two Homes Multiply to SevenIn Vancouver, an innovative approach to urban infill brings new life to a community.
A State-by-State Guide to Housing Measures on the 2020 BallotThese initiatives on state ballots will decide questions about rent control, property tax, and urban development.
A Dingy L.A. Dive Becomes a Hip Bar, Hotel, and Music Studio ComplexOnce a soundstage for director Ed Wood, a rehearsal space for Guns N’ Roses, and a bikini bar, East Hollywood hub Gold Diggers...
These New Prefab ADUs Promise Affordable Housing for Years to ComeIf you provide OBY Cooperative with a 99-year backyard lease, they’ll build an ADU—at no cost to you—that will pay out dividends...
Amazon Joins Forces With Plant Prefab, a Smart Housing StartupAmazon's Alexa Fund invests in Plant Prefab, a start-up specializing in the sustainable construction of prefab homes.
Can Empty Offices and Hotels Help Alleviate the Housing Crisis?Across the country, the pandemic is spurring the adaptive reuse of buildings as homeless services, affordable housing, and even...
These Fresh-Faced Tile Designs Reimagine Retro-Mod and Geometric MotifsYour white subway tiles were outré by the end of the aughts.
A Renowned Florida Architect's Geometric Family Home Hits the Market For the First TimeArchitect William Morgan designed this distinctive, triangular house in Atlantic Beach, Florida, which is now selling for $1.75...
Here’s How We Fix the Hole in the Middle of the Housing MarketSoaring real estate prices and shrinking housing options are leaving families in urban centers with fewer pathways to...
This Affordable Micro-Home Was Designed to Be Replicated for People Who Lack HousingIn Austin’s Community First! Village, Chioco Design shapes the prototype of a functional and welcoming 200-square-foot dwelling...
Can These Tiny, Modular Smart Homes Relieve the Demand For Affordable Housing?Prefabricated and stackable, Kasita's high-density units may be a solution to America’s affordable housing crisis—with...
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Largely Forgotten Forays Into Prefab HousingThe architect’s longtime obsession with bringing well-designed homes to the masses sometimes extended to modular constructions,...
This Tiny $11K Apartment Adds Affordable Housing to High-Rise RooftopsA new kind of tiny home, Parasitic House takes advantage of untapped skylines with a low-impact design.
A New Concept For Modular, Affordable Housing Is Coming to London's Vacant BuildingsA forward-thinking architectural practice partners with a premier property guardian to create a concept for high-quality housing...