Remote work may become a permanent way of life for many after the coronavirus crisis ends, with some companies already giving their employees the option to work from home forever. In response to how COVID-19 continues to reshape our lives, Paris-based architecture firm Studio … [Read more...] about Architects design sustainable housing for changing lifestyles post COVID-19
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Airbnb to help provide housing to medical and social workers fighting COVID-19
The hospitality and travel industry may be reeling, but housing platform Airbnb is still doing what it can to support the effort to fight the virus outbreak — as many as 100,000 medical staff and social workers worldwide who are combatting the coronavirus crisis could have free … [Read more...] about Airbnb to help provide housing to medical and social workers fighting COVID-19
New homes in Wales will be powered by renewable energy by 2025
The building and housing sector are one of today’s major contributors to global warming and the climate crisis. Acknowledging the urgent need to find a solution to this problem, the Welsh government has recently issued plans requiring all new homes in the country to be heated and … [Read more...] about New homes in Wales will be powered by renewable energy by 2025
Shipping your shelter: Amazon joins the tiny house movement
More and more families are seeking out smaller living spaces and pursuing minimalism for lower environmental impact and clarity of mind. And now, with many jurisdictions lowering the bar on building accessory dwelling units on lots zoned for single-family homes, building a small … [Read more...] about Shipping your shelter: Amazon joins the tiny house movement
Barcelona fines landlords with empty properties to tackle housing crisis
The scarcity of affordable social housing is a major problem for some of the world’s biggest cities. What makes this issue extremely frustrating is that there's a decent number of empty properties in these cities that could help solve the problem. Drawing from this frustration, … [Read more...] about Barcelona fines landlords with empty properties to tackle housing crisis
