Could You Live in a Pyramid House?
If you thought pyramids were outdated, you thought wrong. Mexican architect Juan Carlos Ramos has revived the famous architectural design (don’t worry, he left the mummies back in Egypt) in a modern home design project called Pyramid House.The proposal
Building BIG Mountains in Taiwan
What was formerly an industrial region in Hualien, Taiwan is being transformed into a mountainous luxury beach resort. Utilizing nature’s beauty in design to promote healthy, active lifestyles, the project has been recognized as a finalist in the 2014
Decorating Your First Home on a Budget
So now you have your own home and you’re all moved in. You’re probably sitting on a box full of mixed-matched possessions you don’t want to unpack because, where do you even start? Realizing the magnitude of this life-long commitment, you might want to
Four Creative Storage Ideas for Your Home
Some of us here at Newinhomes.com are still trying to get organized, even after all those helpful tips about shelving tricks! In fact, all those ideas drew attention to an even harder problem to tackle; what to do with all those awkward spaces that
2013 Emporis Skyscraper Award goes to The Shard!
Winning the top spot on the prestigious list of 2013 Emporis Skyscraper Awards is London, England’s The Shard!Emporis, the world renowned authority on skyscrapers employs an “international jury of architecture experts” to determine the world’s best
Developer Dreams of America’s Tallest Tower in Chicago
Irish developer Garrett Kelleher’s plans have one more chance to prove they haven’t been blown away just yet. Since 2007, when the company broke ground on Chicago Spire, the tallest project in the windy city, the building has not made any progress,
How do You Increase Your Home’s Value by 10 Percent? Build a Deck.
By Carson ArthurI may offend a few die-hard gardeners out there but I am one hundred percent committed to the belief that an amazing backyard is built around the useable space. If you don’t have a spot to sit outside with family and friends and enjoy the
AKB Architecture Studio Wins Best Emerging Practice
Photo by Shai GilRecently, the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) announced the 2014 winners of the OAA Awards, recognizing design excellence and innovation in the industry.Out of 170 submissions, the jury of industry peers selected the winners
Last Minute (and thoughtful) Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day!
It’s probably too late to start building the pantry or spice rack she’s always dreamed of or start customizing the closet to her likings, but here are a few ideas that will make you look thoughtful on a strict deadline!Kitchen herb garden Via
Our Top 10 Toronto Parks (in no particular order)
1) Bluffer’s Park, foot of Brimley Road: It’s beautiful — those cliffs! — and it’s lakeside, which means you can always stick a toe in to cool off. There are wonderful trails and marshlands, and it’s just commercial enough so that you can buy an ice
