Housing

As 3D-printed architecture continues to mature from niche proposition to disruptive technology, housing developments are becoming more popular, including this new affordable housing project, which was printed in impressive time.

In the heart of Monaco’s coastline, a new vision of urban development has come to life. Dubbed the Mareterra project, this floating eco-district was officially completed this month, setting an unprecedented global benchmark.

ACDF has completed a striking 19-story apartment building in downtown Montreal. The LINK Tower seamlessly combines contemporary architecture with the preservation of historical Victorian facades, creating a harmonious blend of past and present.

The Crane WASP uses locally sourced clay, mud or cement with aggregate and natural or artificial fibers to 3D-print houses. That means all the dirt you just pushed around to level out your new yard can be used as printing material.

From a svelte residence that stays cool with the breeze, to a 3D-printed housing development, plus a bamboo dwelling designed to handle flooding, our top 10 houses of 2023 showcases the finest residential design that we've seen throughout the year.

The Bjarke Ingels Group has designed a new luxury residential project for Greece. The building will feature a complex overall form that's shaped into an eye-catching stepped volume meant to reimagine classic Greek architectural columns.

3D-printed construction continues to grow in popularity, and the latest example is an ambitious apartment building in Germany. The project will incorporate cutting-edge 3D printing tech and timber, and will host affordable social housing.

Alongside the 2023 Stirling Prize, RIBA has also revealed the winner of this year's Stephen Lawrence Prize. The Lighthouse Children's Home, by Conrad Koslowsky Architects, has got the nod for its subtle and sensitive design of a children's home.

A study has found that renting privately is more strongly associated with faster biological aging than unemployment or being an ex-smoker. The findings highlight the important link between housing and health.

While it's important to find homes for the houseless, the truth is that many people will stay living on the street in the meantime. The Mini Mansion is made with that fact in mind, as a portable and better equipped alternative to current options.

Modern timber construction continues to go from strength to strength, with the latest major development recently revealed for Sweden. Described as the world's largest wooden construction project, it will include 2,000 homes made from timber.

In an effort to create low-cost, sustainable housing, researchers have created a composite material by replacing sand in concrete and mortar with a common, non-degradable waste product: used disposable diapers. But would you build your house with it?