NEW YORK: The ‘impossible’ zero-carbon house has been constructed.

Designers have created a zero-carbon house with its costs within the range for social housing. The house exports more power to the grid than it uses.

The house has air heating systems that rely on the Read More »

NEW YORK: When Rika Mead retired, and divorced, two years ago, the idea of taking on a roommate wasn’t high on her list of priorities.

And she admittedly was a bit rigid about keeping her belongings a certain way.

Her current home is large – Read More »

LOS ANGELES: Ted Gooding used space-saving recreational vehicle (RV) concepts for the inside of his model when he developed the first micro-housing unit he hopes will proliferate and provide permanent housing for those without a home of their own.

The pilot home is just 250 Read More »

NEW YORK: The Live/Work/Grow project provides three separate units – a main residence, a studio flat and an office.

The project is built on a 7.6 metre by 30.5 metre lot. The accommodation units are perched on top of the offices. A courtyard featuring a Read More »