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NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
5 hours ago

Top 10 Brooklyn Real Listings: A Brooklyn Heights Wood Frame

Popular real estate listings in Brooklyn this week include a range of properties from affordable co-ops to luxury row houses.
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Lots' of potential: Menin says City Council will launch advisory group to cut red tape, develop small vacant sites for new housing | amNewYork

"We're talking about revitalizing our neighborhoods and rebuilding our communities that are facing blight and abandonment. We're also talking about adding tax dollars to our revenue stream and creating new economic opportunities."
East Bay real estate
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

IKEA Cabinets and a Surprise Brick Chimney Turned a "Gross" Kitchen Into a Stylish Showstopper

Jay transformed his cramped, dirty kitchen into an open-concept space with a peninsula and restored a century-old brick chimney.
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 day ago

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Is Being Overhauled by Trump's Pool Contractor

Trump is renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool with a new industrial-grade topping in 'American flag blue' for $1.5 to $2 million.
#new-york-city
fromCity Limits
2 days ago
NYC real estate

Opinion: Most Empty Rent-Stabilized Apartments Don't Need a Lot to be Habitable

Landlords are warehousing thousands of rent-stabilized apartments despite low vacancy rates, citing high costs that may not reflect actual repair needs.
fromTime Out New York
5 days ago
New York City

NYC parking spots are becoming locales for giant trash bins

New York City will replace curbside garbage bags with large 'Empire Bins', converting over 6,500 parking spaces to improve sanitation.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 days ago

How NYC Is Scaling Its Climate Agenda

New York City is expanding climate investments in public housing while green infrastructure projects remain unfinished and concentrated in Brooklyn.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Opinion: Most Empty Rent-Stabilized Apartments Don't Need a Lot to be Habitable

Landlords are warehousing thousands of rent-stabilized apartments despite low vacancy rates, citing high costs that may not reflect actual repair needs.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
5 days ago

NYC parking spots are becoming locales for giant trash bins

New York City will replace curbside garbage bags with large 'Empire Bins', converting over 6,500 parking spaces to improve sanitation.
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

MVRDV, Diamond Schmitt, and Two Row Architect Reveal Design for the Temerty Building at the University of Toronto

The Temerty Building is designed to replace a 1969 wing on the west side of the existing Medical Sciences Building, forming a gateway to Front Campus, the historic heart of the university.
Toronto startup
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Construction starts to redesign Madison Avenue bus lanes | amNewYork

Construction is underway to extend double bus lanes on Madison Avenue, improving bus speed and reliability for 92,000 daily riders.
#sustainability
Berlin
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

That's Not an Aspen Forest, It's a Groundbreaking Hotel

Populus Denver is the first carbon-positive hotel in the U.S., emphasizing sustainability in its design and operations.
Environment
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Ideology of Performance: Sustainability and the Limits of Efficiency

Sustainability in the built environment focuses on optimizing consumption rather than reducing it, leading to continued resource consumption growth.
Berlin
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

That's Not an Aspen Forest, It's a Groundbreaking Hotel

Populus Denver is the first carbon-positive hotel in the U.S., emphasizing sustainability in its design and operations.
Environment
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Ideology of Performance: Sustainability and the Limits of Efficiency

Sustainability in the built environment focuses on optimizing consumption rather than reducing it, leading to continued resource consumption growth.
London
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

Halo debuts as Lower Manhattan's newest event venue-and it is huge.

Halo is a new 30,000 square foot event venue in Lower Manhattan designed for immersive experiences and large crowds.
Real estate
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Inside Floors To Your Home with Dan Kahn

Floors To Your Home combines strong buying discipline with customer service, maintaining ethical principles and a warehouse-first model for efficient operations.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Dublin City Council sets aside 10m for work on existing offices despite plans to demolish Wood Quay complex

€10.3 million has been earmarked for renovations, energy-efficiency improvements, security upgrades and more for the existing civic offices on Wood Quay, despite plans to demolish the complex.
London politics
Canada news
fromFast Company
3 days ago

This wooden 10-story office building wiggles to withstand earthquakes

The Hive is a 10-story mass timber office building in Vancouver designed to withstand earthquakes and reduce CO2 emissions.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Thursday's Headlines: Having a Cow Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul proposed a deal to drop changes to joint and several liability in exchange for support on her car insurance premium cut proposal.
fromThesanjoseblog
3 days ago

Arena Green Park Receives Major Makeover Next to SAP Center

The city directed $1.1 million into the project while the San Jose Sharks contributed $200,000 to help activate this key green space and strengthen connections across downtown neighborhoods.
San Jose Sharks
Philosophy
fromThe Village Voice
5 days ago

Historic Preservation as Cultural Self-Reflection: Reclaiming Stories, Identity, and Meaning in a Changing Urban Landscape - The Village Voice

Historic preservation is a cultural practice that shapes community identity and values, rather than merely a technical effort to protect old buildings.
fromFast Company
4 days ago

We made flying nearly collision-proof decades ago. Why are intersections still so dangerous?

The real problem is infrastructure, not vehicle safety. Roadways are open systems with infinite variables—weather, pedestrians, distracted drivers, and aging infrastructure. Communication between vehicles is minimal, and infrastructure is largely silent—and in that gap lies the potential for deadly collisions.
Alternative transportation
fromInfoWorld
5 days ago

What the modern leadership shift means for architects like me

The CIOs I most want to work with are the ones who haven't abandoned either role. They're genuinely curious about how the infrastructure works, not just what it delivers.
Careers
#architecture
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

O16 House / studiokian

A unique tropical sanctuary blends natural elements with privacy in a secluded house overlooking a basketball park.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Building Lightness Through Glass and Frames

Architecture has evolved from a focus on weight and permanence to a pursuit of lightness and continuity between interior and exterior spaces.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 days ago

Moksha House / SAW // Spiegel Aihara Workshop

Moksha is an architectural project in Portola Valley, designed to harmonize with its dramatic landscape and showcase expressive material forms.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

O16 House / studiokian

A unique tropical sanctuary blends natural elements with privacy in a secluded house overlooking a basketball park.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Building Lightness Through Glass and Frames

Architecture has evolved from a focus on weight and permanence to a pursuit of lightness and continuity between interior and exterior spaces.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 days ago

Moksha House / SAW // Spiegel Aihara Workshop

Moksha is an architectural project in Portola Valley, designed to harmonize with its dramatic landscape and showcase expressive material forms.
#home-renovation
NYC real estate
fromAol
2 days ago

She Transformed a "Grimy" Brooklyn Apartment in Just 2 Weeks - The Kitchen Cost Under $300

Sarah Ingle transformed a neglected apartment in Clinton Hill into a meaningful home, embracing the challenge of renovation and personal growth.
NYC real estate
fromAol
2 days ago

She Transformed a "Grimy" Brooklyn Apartment in Just 2 Weeks - The Kitchen Cost Under $300

Sarah Ingle transformed a neglected apartment in Clinton Hill into a meaningful home, embracing the challenge of renovation and personal growth.
NYC real estate
fromAol
2 days ago

She Transformed a "Grimy" Brooklyn Apartment in Just 2 Weeks - The Kitchen Cost Under $300

Sarah Ingle transformed a neglected apartment in Clinton Hill into a meaningful home, embracing the challenge of renovation and personal growth.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 week ago

An Interior Designer Spent 11 Years Slowly Renovating This 125-Year-Old Brooklyn Townhouse

The Jennison family transformed a dark loft into a bright, renovated townhouse in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, adapting to their evolving needs over a decade.
NYC real estate
fromAol
2 days ago

She Transformed a "Grimy" Brooklyn Apartment in Just 2 Weeks - The Kitchen Cost Under $300

Sarah Ingle transformed a neglected apartment in Clinton Hill into a meaningful home, embracing the challenge of renovation and personal growth.
NYC real estate
fromAol
2 days ago

She Transformed a "Grimy" Brooklyn Apartment in Just 2 Weeks - The Kitchen Cost Under $300

Sarah Ingle transformed a neglected apartment in Clinton Hill into a meaningful home, embracing the challenge of renovation and personal growth.
NYC real estate
fromAol
2 days ago

She Transformed a "Grimy" Brooklyn Apartment in Just 2 Weeks - The Kitchen Cost Under $300

Sarah Ingle transformed a neglected apartment in Clinton Hill into a meaningful home, embracing the challenge of renovation and personal growth.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 week ago

An Interior Designer Spent 11 Years Slowly Renovating This 125-Year-Old Brooklyn Townhouse

The Jennison family transformed a dark loft into a bright, renovated townhouse in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, adapting to their evolving needs over a decade.
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

In my apartment block's Room of Unlimited Magical Recycling Possibilities' I found not just freebies, but friends

The magic room was a community effort, maintained by many residents volunteering their time to keep it well organised and running smoothly. I often saw my neighbour, Wendy Showyin, when I stopped by.
Renovation
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
2 days ago

This Barely-Functional Kitchen Was Fixed for Just $550

Small, budget-friendly kitchen upgrades can significantly improve functionality and aesthetics without a complete renovation.
#affordable-housing
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 days ago

Starting At $788 For A Studio, Affordable Apartments Break Ground In Brooklyn

A new affordable housing development in Cypress Hills will provide 213 units, including supportive housing and community space, near transit access.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Greenwich Village advocates raise concerns about massive planned affordable housing development | amNewYork

Community advocates oppose a 31-story affordable housing project due to concerns over the developer's history as a problematic landlord.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 days ago

Starting At $788 For A Studio, Affordable Apartments Break Ground In Brooklyn

A new affordable housing development in Cypress Hills will provide 213 units, including supportive housing and community space, near transit access.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Greenwich Village advocates raise concerns about massive planned affordable housing development | amNewYork

Community advocates oppose a 31-story affordable housing project due to concerns over the developer's history as a problematic landlord.
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

Jan Staller Photographs the Nuts and Bolts of Manhattan's Urban Symphony

"Both film and digital capture have a limited dynamic range; they can't record the full brightness of the sky and the darker subject simultaneously. For some photographers, this loss of detail is a technical problem. For others, it's an expressive possibility."
Arts
Berlin
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

"A Room Should Satisfy All the Senses": The NYC Hotels Raising the Design Bar

Standout hotels like Firmdale defy cookie-cutter designs with unique aesthetics and thoughtful details, showcasing individuality and creativity.
London
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

This legendary 1930s leisure centre in central London is getting a 44 million makeover

Renovations of Marylebone's Seymour Centre have faced multiple delays due to asbestos and heritage window issues, pushing completion to spring 2027.
#renovation
Renovation
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

The Insider: Crown Heights Reno Burnishes Landmarked House

A thorough renovation transformed a historic townhouse into a modern single-family home while preserving its original features.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
3 days ago

This Upstate New York Home Was Designed With One Goal In Mind: Living With Beautiful Objects

The renovated kitchen features oak cabinetry and lighting that reflect personal history and aesthetic choices of the owners.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago

Gowanus Earth Day event launches $4.5M green jobs training initiative * Brooklyn Paper

New York City launches a $4.5 million initiative to train a green workforce for maintaining rain gardens and enhancing environmental resilience.
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Kennedy Center leaders offer behind-the-scenes tour to explain need for closure

Floca showed the impact of water damage on the Center's underbelly, including corroded steel beams in the service tunnel, concrete degradation in the parking lot and rust on the marble facade.
Arts
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

That Widely Misrepresented E-Mobility Study Actually Reveals Need For Safer Streets, Not Hysteria - Streetsblog New York City

Safer street design is essential to reduce injuries from biking and electric micromobility, not restrictive laws.
Berlin
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

A New Centre Pompidou in Seoul and the UN House of No Waste (HW) Competition Winners: This Week's Review

International Mother Earth Day emphasizes rethinking the built environment's relationship with nature, highlighting urban rewilding and sustainable design practices.
NYC real estate
fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

The "Two Wall Rule" Makes Sure I'll Never Live In a Dark, Stuffy Apartment Again

Renting an apartment sight unseen can lead to pleasant surprises, such as abundant natural light and a bright living space.
Renovation
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

This iconic abandoned south London building, which was designed by a famous architect, is up for sale

The Rotunda in Woolwich Common is set to be transformed into a music and theatre venue after being listed for commercial partnership.
fromNews 12 - Long Island
3 days ago

Last steel beam placed for 15-story borough-based jail in Downtown Brooklyn

"We are focusing on individualized specific treatment, so people are moving away from the criminal justice system completely," said Deanna Logan, director of the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice.
Brooklyn
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Scenery Bags is transforming Broadway's trash into treasure this Earth Day | amNewYork

Scenery Bags transforms discarded Broadway materials into eco-friendly fashion and home items, reducing waste and preserving performance history.
fromNBC New York
1 week ago

Fire rips through empty building in Chelsea

Firefighters operated from tower ladders to knock down the fire and conduct searches from the exterior due to unsafe interior conditions, said Deputy Chief Anthony Arpaia.
London
New York City
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: A Better Plan for 1727 Amsterdam Ave.

New York City Council's decision to demolish a health center in Harlem raises concerns about equity and community involvement in urban planning.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

NYC Rooftops Redefined: The Future of Urban Solar

Rooftop solar systems in New York City are uniquely designed to fit diverse architectural styles and historical requirements.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Exclusive: Mamdani Picks Construction Chief Eager to Speed Up Street Redesigns - Streetsblog New York City

Paul Ochoa aims to expedite New York City's Department of Design and Construction projects to improve transportation infrastructure.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
4 days ago

Brooklyn Heights Showhouse Returns for a Fifth Year

Designers will showcase inspirational interiors at the Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse, benefiting the Brooklyn Heights Association, from October 2 to November 1.
#brooklyn
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
3 days ago

A Wood-Shingled House on Cranberry Street Full of Donald Judds /

25 Cranberry Street is a historic Brooklyn home, blending modern simplicity with preserved charm, listed for $4.9 million.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
5 days ago

Where Have All the Normal Windows Gone?

Large windows in new builds are popular but come with practical drawbacks like limited ventilation and difficulty finding suitable curtains.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
3 days ago

A Wood-Shingled House on Cranberry Street Full of Donald Judds /

25 Cranberry Street is a historic Brooklyn home, blending modern simplicity with preserved charm, listed for $4.9 million.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
5 days ago

Where Have All the Normal Windows Gone?

Large windows in new builds are popular but come with practical drawbacks like limited ventilation and difficulty finding suitable curtains.
#nycha
New York City
fromQNS
4 days ago

Mamdani unveils NYCHA's 2026 sustainability agenda during Earth Day visit to Woodside Houses - QNS

NYCHA's 2026 sustainability agenda includes electric vehicle stations, eco-friendly stoves, and improved heating systems for better living conditions.
New York City
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Thousands More NYCHA Apartments to Get Heat Pumps and Electric Stoves, As Mamdani Sets New Sustainability Targets

Mayor Mamdani commits to sustainable upgrades in NYCHA housing, including energy-efficient systems and electric vehicle charging over the next five years.
New York City
fromQNS
4 days ago

Mamdani unveils NYCHA's 2026 sustainability agenda during Earth Day visit to Woodside Houses - QNS

NYCHA's 2026 sustainability agenda includes electric vehicle stations, eco-friendly stoves, and improved heating systems for better living conditions.
New York City
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Thousands More NYCHA Apartments to Get Heat Pumps and Electric Stoves, As Mamdani Sets New Sustainability Targets

Mayor Mamdani commits to sustainable upgrades in NYCHA housing, including energy-efficient systems and electric vehicle charging over the next five years.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago

Barclays Center's $150M overhaul adds new atrium, AmEx lounge and public art installations * Brooklyn Paper

Barclays Center is undergoing a $150 million renovation to enhance the fan experience with new designs and amenities.
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
1 day ago

These Miami Homeowners Assembled a Dream Design Team for Their Modernist Home

The home's design emphasizes Miami Beach's essence, featuring an upside-down layout for views and contemporary interpretations of Art Deco.
#urban-design
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Opinion: Don't Design Grand Army Plaza For 2007 - Build It For The Future - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza's redesign aims to transform it into a significant urban space for Brooklyn's future, inspired by visionary leadership and advocacy.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
Design
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Light Structures, Heavy Footprints? The Environmental Paradox of Lightweight Materials

Richard Serra's sculptures create a sense of lightness through the organization of mass, transforming weight into dynamic spatial experiences.
New York City
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Empty building in Chelsea caught fire, FDNY says

Firefighters extinguished a fire in an empty Manhattan apartment building, with two firefighters hospitalized for minor injuries.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Big reveal! The Flatiron Building is back after nearly a decade of being covered in scaffolding

Crews have begun shedding layers of scaffolding that kept the Flatiron Building covered since before the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing New Yorkers and visitors to once again bask in its glory.
NYC real estate
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Residential architecture is explored through unbuilt projects that respond to site, climate, and constraints, emphasizing the house as a spatial system.
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
2 years ago

See the 20 Tallest Buildings in the World

Skyscrapers captivate audiences with their engineering, design, and height, particularly in Asia where many of the tallest buildings are located.
NYC real estate
fromELLE Decor
3 weeks ago

The Chrysler Building's Next Chapter Could Be Residential

The Chrysler Building may undergo a residential conversion as GFP Real Estate negotiates a ground lease acquisition.
Design
fromCurbed
2 months ago

The Best of the New New York Architecture

Recent New York architecture favors ensemble-driven, context-sensitive buildings over star-architect spectacle, producing rooted, civic-minded structures that complement the city's urban fabric.
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