Each year, the American Institute of Architectsdeclares the best new American homes. The awards provide a good opportunity to check out the current state of residential architecture by US-based firms and 2018's selection ranges from enviable luxury pads to housing for homeless war veterans.
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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has declared the winners of the RIBA London Awards 2018. Comprising a total of 61 buildings, the competition is a good opportunity to check out an eclectic mix of high-profile British architecture, including schools, housing, towers, and a pub.
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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has recognized 20 recently-completed buildings for its Awards for International Excellence. The projects range from luxury homes to a school for disadvantaged children and represent some of the finest new buildings from around the world.
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) has revealed the sustainable buildings that make up this year's COTE Top Ten Awards winners. As always, it's a strong selection of top-tier green architecture by some of the best firms in the business.
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Man's best friend is finally getting some architect-designed digs, courtesy of well-known firms, including Zaha Hadid Design and Studio Octopi. The dog shelters will be sold at auction to raise money for Britain's Blue Cross animal charity.
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Up-Cycled Warehouse in Richmond, Victoria, is a warehouse conversion designed by Zen Architects. The former art gallery warehouse is now a 6.1-star-rated home on the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS), that features a redesigned courtyard for the productive edible garden.
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In response to the spatial needs of the homeowners versus the limited space they actually have, William Chan of Spacedge Designs envisioned this four-room HDB (public housing development) flat to contain an art gallery-inspired "Wonder Box," which houses parts of the home.
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Architect Ben Edwards’ client wanted the inner-city location, despite the home he bought being a mere 70 sq m – the smallest on the street. Here’s an edited extract from 'Small House Living Australia' that shows how Ben brought in the light and made the space flow. Photos by Fraser Marsden.
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With space for new abodes in big cities growing harder to come by every day, some architects are getting mightily creative. The skinny house trend takes abandoned alleyways or unconventional spaces and finds new ways to construct homes in these extraordinarily narrow locations.
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Despite the many conveniences and advantages of modern life, wellbeing and contentment continue to evade many of us. The cure may be in an architectural concept that sounds new but is as old as the hills. Read how your home’s design can help you live a healthier, less stressful life.
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