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Stoudtburg Village offers beautiful views of unique European architecture

Stoudtburg Village is a blend of German-inspired architecture and local community, featuring shops with owners residing above them.
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3 days ago

Could cottage courts' be a solution for aging in place?

Cottage courts offer innovative housing solutions, promoting community and companionship for older Americans while addressing housing shortages.
#architecture

studio360's lum terra villas blend climate-responsive design with sustainable living in merida

Lum Terra combines innovative architectural design with sustainable features to promote comfort and community living in a warm climate.

cypress villa complex's undulating terraces reinterpret traditional iranian typologies

The Cypress Villa Complex modernizes traditional Iranian architecture in a community-focused design.

Small Houses / Bloom Architecture

The design aims to foster community in a dense urban setting by creating a green residential haven.

Deepthi and Hemanth's Home / Biome Environmental Solutions

The project transformed an unused terrace into a private living space while maximizing views and community interaction.

Teodoro Garcia Residencial Building / BAS + Oszurkiewicz

The Chacarita housing project enhances community interaction through its unique structure and integration of nature.

House in a Park / Modersohn & Freiesleben Architekten Partnerschaft

The new dormitory promotes self-determined living for residents with disabilities, featuring private and communal areas designed for independence and social integration.

studio360's lum terra villas blend climate-responsive design with sustainable living in merida

Lum Terra combines innovative architectural design with sustainable features to promote comfort and community living in a warm climate.

cypress villa complex's undulating terraces reinterpret traditional iranian typologies

The Cypress Villa Complex modernizes traditional Iranian architecture in a community-focused design.

Small Houses / Bloom Architecture

The design aims to foster community in a dense urban setting by creating a green residential haven.

Deepthi and Hemanth's Home / Biome Environmental Solutions

The project transformed an unused terrace into a private living space while maximizing views and community interaction.

Teodoro Garcia Residencial Building / BAS + Oszurkiewicz

The Chacarita housing project enhances community interaction through its unique structure and integration of nature.

House in a Park / Modersohn & Freiesleben Architekten Partnerschaft

The new dormitory promotes self-determined living for residents with disabilities, featuring private and communal areas designed for independence and social integration.
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#real-estate

WeWork's Adam Neumann Is Back-and He's Launching a New Miami Condo Complex Called Flow House: See Inside the Luxury Units

Adam Neumann's new condo project, Flow House, prioritizes wellness and community amidst changing living trends.

Developers look to redefine mixed use for LA buyers

Mixed-use projects in Los Angeles are evolving to create community-centered living spaces that address modern lifestyles.

Lake Towns in Maryland: 8 Beautiful Lakes in Maryland to Live on in 2024

Maryland's lakes offer beautiful landscapes, outdoor activities, and vibrant communities, making them excellent places for homebuyers.

Interior designer's gorgeous three bed home in friendly, family-oriented Adamstown development

Angelina Ball plans to move across the road within Tandy's Lane, which she describes as her 'forever home' due to its beautiful, family-friendly environment.

Royal Outside, Common Inside: Split-Personality Castle Hits the Market in Colorado

Exterior of castle-like property in Parker, CO, while the interior resembles a standard single-family home.
Unique 4,722-square-foot property built in 1989, now featuring a modernized interior with updated primary bathroom and kitchen.

Property Watch: Mt. Tabor Midcentury Parties Like It's 1962

The Mount Tabor home, with its midcentury design and spacious entertaining areas, is ideal for hosting gatherings and reflects a rich social history.

WeWork's Adam Neumann Is Back-and He's Launching a New Miami Condo Complex Called Flow House: See Inside the Luxury Units

Adam Neumann's new condo project, Flow House, prioritizes wellness and community amidst changing living trends.

Developers look to redefine mixed use for LA buyers

Mixed-use projects in Los Angeles are evolving to create community-centered living spaces that address modern lifestyles.

Lake Towns in Maryland: 8 Beautiful Lakes in Maryland to Live on in 2024

Maryland's lakes offer beautiful landscapes, outdoor activities, and vibrant communities, making them excellent places for homebuyers.

Interior designer's gorgeous three bed home in friendly, family-oriented Adamstown development

Angelina Ball plans to move across the road within Tandy's Lane, which she describes as her 'forever home' due to its beautiful, family-friendly environment.

Royal Outside, Common Inside: Split-Personality Castle Hits the Market in Colorado

Exterior of castle-like property in Parker, CO, while the interior resembles a standard single-family home.
Unique 4,722-square-foot property built in 1989, now featuring a modernized interior with updated primary bathroom and kitchen.

Property Watch: Mt. Tabor Midcentury Parties Like It's 1962

The Mount Tabor home, with its midcentury design and spacious entertaining areas, is ideal for hosting gatherings and reflects a rich social history.
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Blyton Bungalow / Biome Environmental Solutions

The Blyton bungalow promotes ecological sensitivity by serving as a shared home within a wilderness collective, reducing construction impacts on the environment.

3 modern-day 'Golden Girls' spent $1.2 million to build a compound to live communally as they age. Take a look.

Three older women built a supportive living compound to care for each other as they age, fostering community and companionship.
#residential-development

SO-IL Reveals Design for a New Residential Condominium Project in Brooklyn, New York

144 Vanderbilt combines modern design with historic influences, providing a community-focused residential experience in Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood.

Energy Efficiency in Residential Buildings: Achieving 40% Savings at Gardea Residencial

Gardea Residencial exemplifies innovative, sustainable community living through modern design and efficient space use in Zaragoza.

126 condos in the mix at West Falls in Falls Church, Virginia

The Oak is positioning itself as a modern living option within a creatively developed community in Falls Church, Virginia.

SO-IL Reveals Design for a New Residential Condominium Project in Brooklyn, New York

144 Vanderbilt combines modern design with historic influences, providing a community-focused residential experience in Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood.

Energy Efficiency in Residential Buildings: Achieving 40% Savings at Gardea Residencial

Gardea Residencial exemplifies innovative, sustainable community living through modern design and efficient space use in Zaragoza.

126 condos in the mix at West Falls in Falls Church, Virginia

The Oak is positioning itself as a modern living option within a creatively developed community in Falls Church, Virginia.
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#urban-development

ParkLife Apartment Building / Austin Maynard Architects

ParkLife apartment building emphasizes sustainable, community-centered design and achieves a 9-star energy rating.

Plot 6 Social Housing / HOH Architecten

The urban ensemble promotes community living with social housing for both young people and seniors in Amsterdam's Oostenburgereiland area.

UNStudio lines up jutted blocks of concrete and copper across Van B residences in munich

Highly flexible apartments cater to changing demographics and offer indoor-outdoor living and shared facilities in Munich.

The Impact of Co-Living in Spain: 5 Projects with Multigenerational Shared Spaces

Co-living is expanding as a response to global housing shortages, fostering community, sustainability, and efficient space use for diverse residents.

PANTIN: A Common House / Plan Comun

Maison Commune exemplifies a collaborative approach to housing design that emphasizes shared living spaces and the importance of community involvement.

ParkLife Apartment Building / Austin Maynard Architects

ParkLife apartment building emphasizes sustainable, community-centered design and achieves a 9-star energy rating.

Plot 6 Social Housing / HOH Architecten

The urban ensemble promotes community living with social housing for both young people and seniors in Amsterdam's Oostenburgereiland area.

UNStudio lines up jutted blocks of concrete and copper across Van B residences in munich

Highly flexible apartments cater to changing demographics and offer indoor-outdoor living and shared facilities in Munich.

The Impact of Co-Living in Spain: 5 Projects with Multigenerational Shared Spaces

Co-living is expanding as a response to global housing shortages, fostering community, sustainability, and efficient space use for diverse residents.

PANTIN: A Common House / Plan Comun

Maison Commune exemplifies a collaborative approach to housing design that emphasizes shared living spaces and the importance of community involvement.
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Hornchurch car park would be turned into 34-home development under new plans

Plans for a 34-home development at Dorrington Gardens car park include various apartment types and family homes, alongside community gardens and parking facilities.
#outdoor-activities

My family of 5 lives in a small apartment. It helps us be minimalist and keep a connection with our neighbors.

Living in a small apartment fosters minimalism and community connection, making life manageable for a family of five.

Lake Towns in California: 11 Beautiful Lakes in California to Live on in 2024

California offers diverse lake towns like Shaver Lake, Bass Lake, and Big Bear Lake, ideal for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

My family of 5 lives in a small apartment. It helps us be minimalist and keep a connection with our neighbors.

Living in a small apartment fosters minimalism and community connection, making life manageable for a family of five.

Lake Towns in California: 11 Beautiful Lakes in California to Live on in 2024

California offers diverse lake towns like Shaver Lake, Bass Lake, and Big Bear Lake, ideal for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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Inside TikTok's 'cold room' trend - and how to create one in your own home

Cold rooms foster community among sorority and fraternity members through communal sleeping and napping in a controlled cold environment.

The Fascinating History of Women-Only Residences

Residential hotels offered community and amenities, appealing to those seeking social connection at a lower cost than traditional apartments.

An 'Italian Hill Town' for Biohackers and Crypto CEOs

A new city called Esmeralda is being developed in Cloverdale, California, emphasizing community living and a culture of creativity.
The project aims to mimic the collaborative environment of a college campus, designed by a group of Silicon Valley investors.

Miss Manners: The neighbor keeps complaining. What's the proper response?

Navigating neighborly relations involves mutual respect and understanding of personal boundaries.
#sustainable-architecture

stolon studio renovates english dairy farm into eight sustainable homes, 'the parks'

Stolon Studio transformed disused agricultural buildings into sustainable homes, effectively addressing rural housing shortages and promoting community interaction in Herefordshire.

Dongshan Island / MORE Architecture

Dongshan Island combines urban living with rural aspects, promoting a healthy community in a high-density environment.

Orcas House / Allied8

The Orcas House exemplifies sustainable architecture through its minimal footprint and use of recycled materials, enhancing both functionality and environmental harmony.

stolon studio renovates english dairy farm into eight sustainable homes, 'the parks'

Stolon Studio transformed disused agricultural buildings into sustainable homes, effectively addressing rural housing shortages and promoting community interaction in Herefordshire.

Dongshan Island / MORE Architecture

Dongshan Island combines urban living with rural aspects, promoting a healthy community in a high-density environment.

Orcas House / Allied8

The Orcas House exemplifies sustainable architecture through its minimal footprint and use of recycled materials, enhancing both functionality and environmental harmony.
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#affordability

Colleges have a housing crisis. These designers have a plan to solve it

The Gayley Towers project provides affordable student housing to foster community and alleviate financial stress for students at UCLA.

Generation rent: How youth are battling the global housing crisis

Young people are creatively addressing the housing crisis through communal living and resource pooling to foster both community and affordability.

Top 10 Cities Close to Baton Rouge, LA to Buy or Rent Your Next Home

Exploring neighboring cities near Baton Rouge can offer a mix of affordability, accessibility, and diverse living options.

Colleges have a housing crisis. These designers have a plan to solve it

The Gayley Towers project provides affordable student housing to foster community and alleviate financial stress for students at UCLA.

Generation rent: How youth are battling the global housing crisis

Young people are creatively addressing the housing crisis through communal living and resource pooling to foster both community and affordability.

Top 10 Cities Close to Baton Rouge, LA to Buy or Rent Your Next Home

Exploring neighboring cities near Baton Rouge can offer a mix of affordability, accessibility, and diverse living options.
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Here's what renters really want, according to Zillow

Renters prioritize practical and community-focused amenities over traditional luxury features.
Off-street parking and in-unit laundry are the most desired rental amenities.
Community-oriented perks like happy hours and pet areas appeal to today's renters.

Living With Roommates Is Sorely Underrated

The study shows that social networks among great tits influence their eating behavior, reflecting the benefits of group living.
#interior-design

A Designer's 540-Square-Foot LA Apartment Is a Master Class in Color Matching

The couple found a charming 1920s apartment in California, balancing character with practical living for their small family.
They designed their space to welcome friends while accommodating work-from-home needs.

Green and pleasant: an open-plan home in Germany themed around one colour

Andreas Bloy's colorful renovation project emphasizes personal expression and community living, transforming a dated flat into a cozy, vibrant home.

Elevated living discovered in the El Dorado foothills at Oakhaven by Blue Mountain Communities

Oakhaven by Blue Mountain Communities offers luxurious single-story homes on spacious homesites in a serene location near El Dorado Hills.

A Designer's 540-Square-Foot LA Apartment Is a Master Class in Color Matching

The couple found a charming 1920s apartment in California, balancing character with practical living for their small family.
They designed their space to welcome friends while accommodating work-from-home needs.

Green and pleasant: an open-plan home in Germany themed around one colour

Andreas Bloy's colorful renovation project emphasizes personal expression and community living, transforming a dated flat into a cozy, vibrant home.

Elevated living discovered in the El Dorado foothills at Oakhaven by Blue Mountain Communities

Oakhaven by Blue Mountain Communities offers luxurious single-story homes on spacious homesites in a serene location near El Dorado Hills.
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"Constant Pain Isn't Normal": People Are Sharing Important Issues That Aren't Talked About Nearly Enough

Society has progressed in addressing taboo topics, yet important issues still need attention and advocacy.

I left a big Texas city for a smaller but fast-growing area nearby. I'm saving money and love the tight-knit community.

Celina, Texas, is attracting residents with its affordability and community atmosphere, while Frisco is experiencing issues from rapid population growth.
from designboom | architecture & design magazine
4 months ago

super compact living bud houses make up KMJ+A's eco-village concept in sicily

Living Buds eco-village integrates green design and advanced technology for energy and food self-sufficiency.
The project focuses on energy efficiency, nature-inspired architecture, and community interaction.

10 Austin Apartments With Swimming Pools You Can Rent (and Dive Into) Right Now

Having a pool is a must in Austin, TX apartments, where luxury amenities and convenience are key for residents' satisfaction.

overlapping white volumes compose compact house by rahul pudale design in india

Compact House designed in Belagavi's old city maximizes natural light and promotes community living.

Forest Hill praised with transport links other areas 'can only dream of'

Forest Hill in SE23 named one of the best places to live for its natural beauty, cultural hotspots, and connectivity.
Residents praise Forest Hill's peacefulness, infrastructure, historical beauty, and relatively affordable housing.

A Rare Opportunity to Own a New Home in Arlington, Virginia - Washingtonian

Luxurious single-family home design with modern features and amenities at The Grove at Dominion Hills in Arlington, Virginia.
Convenient location near local amenities, schools, and transportation, offering a rare opportunity for exquisite living.

The Neighbor Parents Have Turned Our Cul-de-Sac Into a Dangerous Obstacle Course

Living on a street with children playing can be frustrating for some neighbors
There is a tension between wanting kids to play outside and the inconvenience it can cause for others

Inside a 1920s LA Respite Re-envisioned by Jamie Bush

A woodland refuge in Los Angeles offers a serene and historical escape for a designer's clients.

Dare You Not To Fall in Love With This $895K Scandinavian Cabin in the Catskills

A two-bedroom designer cabin in Catskill, NY, priced at $895,000, featuring eco-friendly Scandinavian design and surrounded by natural beauty.
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