Standing desks are a relatively recent addition to the home office desks segment, promising many benefits such as a better posture and higher caloric burn. The best standing desks are often of the hybrid sit-stand variety, promoting an active working habit. And when looking to purchase such pieces of furniture, you should consider several criteria …
Standing desks are not the first pick among home office desk options, but the Vari Electric Standing Desk might convince you to switch. Vari is a company specializing in workspace desks, and their Electric Standing Desk is no exception in terms of quality. Apart from its effortless setup, this electric desk is quite sturdy and …
Architectural photography is more than just taking photographs of a building-it is documenting the details and intentions of the designer in a new light. Photographing the structure gives the viewer a sense of the structural scale as well as all its minute details. These qualities allow for a better mental picture to be formed that …
Most people confuse the terms “apartment” and “condo” to mean the same. However, there are some crucial differences between them. Read on to know more about the condo vs. apartment, the dillema that has puzzled many! It isn’t uncommon for people to get overwhelmed by the process of deciding on a new home. In fact, …
A shed can add a lot of utility to your yard, providing you with room to store your tools and yard equipment. What’s more, a shed can completely transform the look of your grassy backyard, turning something that is fairly ordinary into an elegant and picturesque setting. Available on the market are a plethora of …
Pools are available in various sizes and types, and the kind you select will influence the cost, construction phase, and how you and your household will utilize it. As such, before investing in a pool, exploring your choices for an in-ground pool, above-ground pool, or specialized pool is critical. So, read about a few of …
Most people often use the word ‘veranda’ interchangeably with other outdoor structures such as patios, decks, and porches. However, little do they know that it’s different from the other structures and that it has a bit of American history attached to it. To begin with, a veranda is a roofed, open-air porch that is usually …
Nordic design is analogous to modernism, which follows simplicity and function and emphasizes the use of natural materials such as wood …
The Olympics are here, and despite the controversy that has led up to this year’s games, the sports themselves have been great
As population levels rise, and cities start expanding their boundaries outwards into the suburbs, and more and more people jump onto the real estate bandwagon, gentrification is all too common nowadays. The wave of gentrification is the most natural by-product of capitalism, and it spares no one and no locality in its path. You just …
Now that the divisive presidential election is out of the way, what does the future of America’s infrastructure look like?
As exciting as the idea sounds, building something as massive as a new house from scratch can be challenging. On top of that, if you have a specific budget in mind and are looking to cut the costs in the correct places, you’ll need to be even more careful. A lot of different aspects need …
Owning a house is a dream that all of us have as we settle in our lives. But, building a house is a daunting task. So, before embarking on this humongous journey of building your own little home, you need to have a clear understanding of basic building architecture and designs. Once you are aware …
Architectural symbols (drawings) are a science of their own. Just like how a scientific diagram beautifully conveys the gist of the matter, a construction blueprint also gives an overview of any given area. When people see a construction drawing, they imagine a secure place they will spend their lives in or maybe start a business …
PARKA developed the concept for ZOLÉ! Cuisine Mexicaine, a new fast food chain in Quebec
+tongtong transforms traditional Toronto house into tasteful modern home that honors east-end neighborhood
Zgharta house sits in a Mediterranean olive grove landscape. The site slopes gently to the main road and enjoys an unobstructed view of the agrarian plain and mountains
The ZEB Multi-Comfort House is a cooperation between Snøhetta, Scandinavia’s largest independent research body SINTEF, ZEB partner Brødrene Dahl, and Optimera
