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An Organization Is Using History to Rehab Public Housing
An Organization Is Using History to Rehab Public Housing
They may not be loved by the architectural public—or their residents—but now that they’re old enough to be considered historically significant, their age is being used to their advantage.
By Ian Volner
Looking for a New Direction, a Couple Build an Arrow-Shaped Off-Grid Home in Patagonia
The founders of the design studio Rima set down roots in a north-facing dwelling where they harvest their own food and electricity.
Does Going Viral on Zillow Gone Wild Help or Hurt a Home Sale?
Whether “all press is good press” becomes complicated for realtors when the listings are getting attention for being unusual.
If You Like Eichlers, Here’s a Sunny San Mateo Gem for $2M
The post-and-beam home has an original brick fireplace, an updated kitchen, and a shady backyard patio that’s ready for summer barbecues.
Airbnb Is Trying to Breathe New Life Into the Party House
Its summer announcement unveiled 11 flashy stays. But the true reveal involves new group booking features, which spell a deeper strategy shift.
Paint Your House Anything But White: Bathroom Edition
We asked designers for advice on what colors are best for a bathroom—and the answer is whatever your heart desires.
A Bespoke Approach
Mulmur Hills Farm by Turkel Design is a spectacular response to a couple’s desire for multigenerational living that illustrates the potential of prefab architecture.
A Fresh Outlook
Kolbe Windows & Doors frames new ways of living.
Close to Home
In Los Angeles, Joy Cho builds a colorful creative studio a stone’s throw from her family’s hillside residence.
Why Architect Rachel Shillander Toted a Mirrored Orb Around Topanga Canyon
Some just-for-fun photo shoots ended up shifting her perspective on the power of light.

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