California’s wildfires destroy thousands of homes per year. The Thomas fire destroyed 7,200 structures and 318,000 acres on its own. Wooden structures are at risk of total loss from fires, and thousands of families are quickly displaced following a fire. Faulkner Architects introduces the Campout…
The UN estimates that 96,000 homes need to be built per day to house the three billion people that will need homes in 2030. In traditional construction, builders simply aren’t constructing nearly enough starter homes. To meet demand, alternative houses are being created. First, it…
When you think of concrete houses, your mind probably goes immediately to the concrete buildings of the Mid Century Modern period, or to more recently constructed concrete dwellings. But did you know that Thomas Edison was building concrete homes clear back in the early 20th…
Fans of Frank Lloyd Wright and Eichler homes, rejoice. In Palo Alto, you can find a gorgeous, well-preserved Mid Century Modern Eichler house designed by Wright’s student Aaron Green. In this post, we are going to take you on a tour of the house. But…
This mid-century modern styled concrete block house offers a unique blend of privacy, charm and functionality. Features include: Custom sauna Open floor plan Wrap-around deck Energy-efficiency Floor to ceiling windows ADU workshop building L shaped outdoor living space Listed by: Alison Domnas 919-260-4324 Inhabit Real…
Rinker Materials knows that for many people, affording a home is difficult. Rising costs and mortgages are putting ownership out of reach for many people. However, Rinker’s concrete pipe tiny house is designed to change that. As the company states, “owning a home is no…
Situated in El Paraíso, Argentina, the Breezeway House was designed to take advantage of the lot’s two dominating landscapes: the forest and the countryside. The placement and design of the home were challenging due to the irregular shape of the lot, but the use of…
Cinder blocks, also called concrete blocks or breeze blocks, offer broad range of benefits for home construction. Compared to filled-in blocks, they are lightweight, easy to install, and cost-effective. They provide excellent insulation, block noise, and are durable and low-maintenance. Looking for inspiration for your…
Huga Home is a prefab concrete home created by Grandio, a company based in Córdoba, Argentina. The company boasts more than 75 years and four generations of experience in construction. With more than 2,000 residential units under their belt, Huga Home is helping us rethink…
Today’s featured home is the Concrete Atrium House by Tham & Videgard, which is a minimalist modern take on the timeless classic. Before we tour the house, we will give a little background about atrium homes for those who may not be familiar with them….