Architecture

August 30, 2017

Company Creates Line of Eco-Friendly Prefab Homes That Start at Under $100K

North Carolina-based builders Deltec have designed a series of prefabricated homes with sustainability in mind. Their Renew Collection features nine different models that are net-zero energy, meaning the amount of energy these homes use is roughly equal to the amount of renewable they energy produce. In addition to being eco-friendly, Deltec's homes are also affordable, with kits starting at under $100,000.

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August 15, 2017

This Vacation Rentals Site Is Like Airbnb for People Who Love Architecture

Vacation planning offers a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Services like Airbnb help to foster these getaways by letting you live like a local in an area home. And sometimes, these accommodations are the best part of the trip. Building on this idea is PlansMatter, a rental service that’s geared towards design-minded and architecture-loving travelers.

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August 6, 2017

Artist Uses 20,000 LEGO Bricks to Create Incredible Replica of Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie

From ancient Rome to Harry Potter, creative individuals meticulously use LEGO bricks to create mind blowing scale models. And now, one of the most anticipated pieces of contemporary architecture to open its doors this year, the Elbphilharmonie concert hall in Hamburg, gets the LEGO treatment. LEGO sculptor Brick Monkey recreated Herzog & de Meuron's masterpiece in stunning detail. Using 20,000 pieces, the model also opens up to reveal the concert hall's interior.

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July 17, 2017

30+ Tattoos Inspired by the Majestic Beauty of Architecture

We all know that good architecture has the ability to create connections to place, and this runs so deep that people are even getting architecturally inspired ink. From hyper-realistic tattoos of well-known buildings to line work that highlights specific architectural elements, architecture tattoo designs are becoming increasingly popular, and you don't have to be an architect to get one.

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