Urban HEART: Measuring the Health of Toronto’s Neighbourhoods
Image via Urban HEARTWhat if there was a tool that could calculate the health of Toronto’s neighbourhoods? The City and other community organizations would be able to establish a more well-rounded and comprehensive growth strategy. Well, it looks like we
Developers and Artists Fill City Hall to Learn More About Art on Construction Hoarding
On Feb. 26, WorkSight transformed the City Hall Rotunda into a construction site! Okay, so there weren’t any cranes or other heavy machinery, but the hoarding was up, and it looked amazing.Over 100 people, including developers, artists, councillors, and
Underwater City in China Makes Waves
Rendering by Chinese National GeographyLion City, the ancient city of Shicheng, China has been buried under 85 to 131 feet of water for over 50 years. Located in the depths of Thousand Island Lake (Qiandao Lake), the lost city remains miraculously
The Driveway House in Toronto
After looking over the renderings for Urban Capital Property Group’s Smart House, which features Toronto’s very first micro-unit apartments, we thought we’d seen it all, until we came across the ‘Driveway House.’ Exactly what it says it is, architect
The World’s First Condo Gifting Program
Image via Dave Hamilton/Cambodian Childrens FundIf you’ve ever looked at the TOMS one-for-one business model and wished more companies conducted their business like that, then you’ll be interested to hear about the world’s first condo gifting program by
MARK CULLEN: Fight the Winter Blues
Reduced light levels and long cold days can take their toll on us. Resist the temptation to close the curtains and hibernate until spring. There are many 'gardening' activities to keep you busy.The air in your home can be very dry during the winter. Dry
Get Your Tickets for the GTA Home Show!
Image via GTAhomeshow.comBy Penny MunozWe hate to admit it, but slowly and surely, hit TV shows like Disaster DIY, Income Property and other renovation shows of the like have really gotten our creative juices flowing. The only problem is that home
Spend Valentine’s Day at Home with These Great Tips!
By Penny MunozDo you remember falling in love? Celebrate the exact moment you felt cupid’s arrow pierce your heart by decorating your dinner table with the ultimate Valentine’s Day set; give it a certain je ne sais quoi… (French is the language of love,
Is White the New Roof?
Image via VangViet.comBy Penny MunozIn case you’re only tuning into the discussion now, white roofs aren’t just a trend, and researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are doing everything they can to prove that white is better than black and
RAW Design Wins Architecture Competition with Nuzzles!
“Nuzzles” - a warming hut innovation created by a team of forward-thinking architects at Toronto-based RAW Design. As the award winners of the 2014 Art + Architecture Competition on Ice, these funny looking huts are not just keeping skaters warm, they’re
