Wooden High-Rise Planned for Stockholm
Via C.F. MollerBy Penny MunozScandinavian firm C.F. Moller has teamed up with DinellJohansson for a project that will reveal the tallest wooden building in the world. Receiving much attention in the media already, the proposal for the Stockholm design
Nice Hill by Nice Architects
Via Nice ArchitectsBy Penny MunozSlovakia’s innovative design firm, Nice Architects is revolutionizing how builder’s think of recycling construction material. Though skeptics didn’t believe the proposal would go very far, Nice Architect’s artificial hill
Skyscraper Candles for the Tower-Hater in Your Life
Via Bundshop.comWe love tall buildings, some people don’t, and some people REALLY don’t. One of those people is JingJing Naihan Li, a designer from Beijing.Over the years, Naihan has watched Beijing transform before her eyes, and she’s just not that into
A New Gadget to Make Your Home Healthier
Via Tech CrunchRecently, we discussed how a few Toronto developers are incorporating the latest technology in their condo projects to appeal to homebuyers. We’re seeing everything from state-of-the-art gaming rooms to fibre optic wiring being
Daniel Libeskind Designs Apartment Building for Berlin
Via Studio LibeskindBy Penny MunozWith notable presence already in the city, American born architect Daniel Libeskind returns to Berlin, unveiling his latest project for Chausseestrasse. In contrast to his previous Berlin project, a Jewish Museum, this
What’s the Impact of Your Commute?
By Penny MunozIf you’re one of Toronto’s average commuters, Statistics Canada data reveals that you’re spending approximately 32 minutes in the car, every day. That’s seven minutes over the national standard! For those who use the Gardiner or the DVP on
MARK CULLEN: Amaryllis Add Much Needed Colour to Your Home
By Mark CullenWith a winter wonderland outdoors, gardeners are looking for ways to grow blooms indoors. I always recommend growing an amaryllis. They are easy to grow and provide an outstanding show.The giant, chunky bulb that you can buy at garden
Cancelled Concept for Super Tall Tower in Dubai
Via Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill ArchitectsDon’t get your hopes up, this interesting futuristic tower was cancelled back in March 2009, but we just had to feature it as an example of architects thinking outside the box.1 Dubai was designed by Adrian Smith
Buying a Home with Bitcoin?
Before we jump into this, let’s make sure everyone understands what Bitcoin is.Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer digital currency. There’s no cash, tokens, or anything physical involved. There is also no government body powering it, so the value is determined
MAD Architects Presents New Master-Plan for China
If you’ve been paying any attention to the Greater Toronto Area condo scene over the last few years, the name Ma Yansong is probably familiar to you. He is the innovative mind from MAD Architects behind Mississauga’s Absolute Towers (nicknamed Marilyn
