The City Outskirts: Suburbia and Low-Cost Housing
Suburbs can be a controversial topic in urban design. Because the term is open to many definitions, it can be a contentious topic in urban design. The suburbs can be described as …
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Culture and Architecture in America: Housing Projects in Pan-American Union Countries
The Americas’ 19th century is marked by historical disputes and political transformations. These have served as the backdrop to the search for a national identity. This period is marked by a …
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New Models for Collective Housing
Since almost 100 years, housing production has relied on the same spatial configurations. This caters to a view of domestic life that is no longer the norm. A wide range of …
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Concrete Estates: The Legacy of Soviet-Era Housing
Housing becomes an integral part of any city’s urban fabric as it grows, driven by an increasing population. Housing experiments have been tried in many countries, both by states and governments, …
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Reaching for Zero Energy in High Density Housing
Nearly 40% of the greenhouse gases released by buildings are caused by them. Therefore, there is a push to get to zero on all fronts. What happens when ambitious goals such …
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Spiral House in Berlin Proposes a New Residential Typology of Homogenous Living Spaces
Meyer-Grohbruegge, a German architect firm, has created a new residential typology. It “adds a dynamic spatial dimension and emphasizes the physical experience of housing.” This design won the competition and features …
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The Seduction of Form: Getting to Know the Work of Studio mk27 by Marcio Kogan
Studio MK27 is a studio that values formal simplicity, delicate attention to details, and finishing. It was established in late 1970s by Marcio Kgan. According to its website, Studio MK27’s mission …
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How Architects Design for Less Lonely Living
Data shows that many more people are living alone, but the surprising fact is that living alone does not necessarily correspond with an increase in feelings of loneliness. Architecture has …
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