Campuses across the nation are promoting the sustainable construction material as a low-carbon alternative to steel and concrete.
Category: Real Estate and Housing (Residential)
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Eboni K. Williams and Her ‘Harlem Jewel Box’
The broadcaster and author’s brief to her designer was simple: ‘Imagine if Josephine Baker lived in Harlem today. That’s what I want this apartment to look like.’
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What Can a 1970s Magazine Teach Us Today?
The cluttered, lively ethos of Apartment Life offers an antidote to the chilly perfectionism of Instagram — and creative ideas that still feel relevant.
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An Interior Designer’s Love Letter to the Sky
Shalini Misra designed her Lexington Avenue apartment as an aerie filled with treasures that celebrates the feeling of “floating in the clouds.”
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In Georgetown, a Gut Renovation to Create a Dream Home
The floors were sagging, the roof was leaking, man of the original details had been stripped out. In other words, it was perfect — for a gut renovation.
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These Tropical Plants Are Visually Appealing and Edible
Some of the most visually appealing ones are also delicious. Here’s how to choose — and grow — the best ones.
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What You Should Know Before Choosing Kitchen Cabinets
It’s more complicated than you might think. Here’s what to consider before you spend a lot on the wrong ones.
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In Spain, a Family Home Is Restored With One Principle: Do No Harm
A 14th-generation owner is reviving his ancestral wine estate in Galicia by doing as little as possible.
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Manhattan Apartments: Making the Most of a Tiny West Village Studio
When he found his dream home, he wasn’t expecting it to be quite so small. Here’s how he made the most of every square foot.
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In Search for Sustainable Materials, Developers Turn to Hemp
Hemp blocks are costlier than traditional building products, but they help address environmental issues and can shave 20 to 30 percent off a typical construction schedule.
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As Their Family Grew, the Suburbs Beckoned
But finding the right house wasn’t easy during the pandemic. Neither was renovating on a tight schedule.
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By Adding Apartments, Malls Seek to Bring Shopping Closer to Home
Facing an existential crisis over empty space, owners are trying to fill malls with residences, building on the live-work-play model sought by young adults.