NYC still most expensive place to rent, while overall national rents stay flat
Nobody will be shocked to hear that New York and San Francisco take the top two spots as the country’s priciest cities, but the country's fastest growing rents come from Colorado Springs, Reno and Mesa.
These glass cabins are nestled in the middle of the New Zealand wilderness
PurePods are tiny glass cabins the middle of the New Zealand wilderness that promise you a vacation totally immersed with your surroundings.
With DIY home tech kit, users can build their own products
Kano, a computer and coding kit that launched after a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2013, is ready to expand its offerings to include DIY camera, lightboard, and speaker kits.
Tiny house zoning regulations: What you need to know
Zoning regulations for tiny houses vary widely depending on the location, so we went to the experts to find out where it’s actually feasible to build the tiny house of your dreams and what you need to know before you do.
Guide to how architects charge for their services
If you feel in-the-dark as to how architects charge for their work, you’re in good company—it’s a system that mystifies architects, too. Here’s a breakdown of the three basic fee structures that clients can expect.
10 questions you must ask your architect
We spoke with different architects and checked in with the American Institutes of Architects to see what questions firms love to get asked by clients, but often don’t.
A guide to deciphering architect lingo
Architecture boasts a language all its own. To help you avoid confusion, here’s a comprehensive list of the most important words to familiarize yourself with before you sit down with your architect.
How to Work With (or Avoid) a Rental Broker in NYC
Industry experts explain why rental brokers are so prevalent in New York City—and offer advice on how to avoid being scammed when searching for an apartment.
How to Replace Facade Elements on a Historically Protected Building
A New York architect walks through the process of replacing the facade of a townhouse in a historic district.
