A McGraw-Hill construction report showed that the construction industry experienced improved efficiency due to modular buildings. Consequently, many people turn to prefabricated buildings for several advantages, including construction speed, flexibility, and sustainability. Looking at this growing interest, you may wonder about modular building costs. The piece below covers the prices of different modular structures, enabling…
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Jan
Jan
How much do you really know about the property that surround us? Specifically, how much do you know about commercial real estate property? Most people aren’t super familiar with commercial real estate, or at least beyond a basic understanding. In reality, there’s a lot to learn about commercial property and commercial buildings, especially if you…
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Dec
Dec
Want to save money on your electricity bill? When you are looking to save money, where should you start? By making coffee at home? By shopping less? By avoiding meals out? What about on your energy bills? Well, if you are looking to save money, your first thought might not be to try and lower…
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Dec
Dec
It’s more important than ever before to protect and heal the environment, which is why you will start seeing these 13 green building trends popping up everywhere in both commercial and residential spaces. There is a special and serious focus on sourcing sustainable building materials and discovering new clean energy sources. Check out these hot…
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Dec
Dec
Interior design can completely transform your space, creating a welcome oasis that’s both functional and beautiful. Our surroundings directly affect our mood and can even help us to be more productive or calmer. Good interior design that pays attention to the function of the space and the needs of those who use it can improve…
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Dec
Dec
In this article, we’re focusing on a really cool niche design trend that has been gaining steam in recent years – the earth sheltered home. What basically appears as an underground house, this cool new design trend might be everything you want in sustainable architecture. But for as cool as this structure looks, people generally…
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Nov
Nov
A community in Canada has an unusual form of solar power that can provide over 90% of the annual heating and hot water needs for the homes, despite being situated in a cold Alberta location where winter temperatures can reach -33 degrees C (-27 F). The Drake Landing Solar Community collects solar energy in a…
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Oct
Oct
As a smart homeowner, you already know that metal homes are a great choice. They provide unmatched durability, insulation, and sustainability that few other materials offer. Plus, they are by far one of the most affordable types of homes. But did you know that metal homes could also come in beautiful designs? Just in case…
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Oct
Oct
Introduction Barndominiums are getting increasingly popular, especially on social media sites such as Pinterest where users can upload their favourite designs, or even their barndominiums, for collection on boards or be pinned by the masses. With a wide variety of designs to choose from, and interiors that range from open plan basics to fully kitted…
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Oct
Oct
Container homes are a very popular trend in design and architecture today. Using a storage container as a living area might seem like a wild idea, but you might be surprised at just how practical it can be. Modern shipping container homes are so sophisticated that they even rival the traditional home. You can have…
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Sep
Sep
Three companies in the US and the UK are working on coatings that turn windows into solar generators of electricity, saving building owners money and reducing carbon emissions.
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SolarWindow™ window coating generates electricity from light, both from the sun, and artificial light, as well. It is extremely versatile, able to be printed onto glass, plastic, or even paper, making it easy to install this wonder material in many places. This coating sets itself apart from others we have featured, as it can be…
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Mar
Mar
German city Ulm has recently rolled out a new benevolent concept as a means to keep its homeless safe during harsh weathers. With solution focused determination, experts manufactured highly technological weatherproof nests powered by renewable energy. Currently in the second year of trials, they have been called ‘Ulmer Nests.’ Though the nation is Europe’s strongest…
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Mar
Mar
Orbital Assembly Corporation (OAC) has newly released information on their Voyager Station project. It will be launched as the first commercially available of its kind, performing on artificial gravity and a hosting capacity of up to 400 people. OAC mentions this as a largely historic event, enabling humans to live outside of the Earth for…
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Mar
Mar
It is now a widely known fact that most industries have been drastically impacted by the rise of this pandemic. Airline companies have been challenged particularly as the demand for travel decreases and restrictions of mass gatherings call for creative solutions. The Brazilian airplane fabricator Embraer recently revealed that models with 70-140 seats have been…
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Mar
Mar
Online retail stores have been facing a gigantic booming effect as lockdown restrictions continue to direct consumers to online shopping modalities. The increasing demand has led to an apparent investment in supply chain and logistics throughout countless global enterprises, sending e-commerce platforms on the lookout for bigger and more compatible storage systems. Though this shift…
Sustainability means a lot of things to a lot of different people. It’s a hugely broad concept that often frustrates people with its many different definitions. In general, sustainability means the capacity of something to endure forever and commonly it’s important to consider the social and environmental impacts of decisions made. The same happens in…