Marc Koehler is the founder of Marc Koehler Architects (MKA) and the creator of the fabulous Superlofts project. The studio is located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. While his firm works on many architectural projects, with Superlofts, Marc is stretching his role as an architect. For 15 years, MKA has developed an analytically innovative, research-by-doing approach to … [Read more...] about Superlofts. Super fantastic.
Development
The power of public design.
Public design is for everyone. This is the design of spaces within communities, neighborhoods and cities that all of us get to enjoy. Public buildings, civic spaces and parks, green boulevards and even infrastructure such as sidewalks, roads, bridges and transit stations that we all access on a daily basis. The idea of public design in the United States dates back to the … [Read more...] about The power of public design.
When public outcry drives change.
We’re facing significant challenges in the housing and real estate market these days. And still it seems hard to convince people that change is necessary to respond to the enormous challenges of climate change and the affordable housing crisis. This is especially true in the real estate industry, where trends and practices have developed over many years and are a little set in … [Read more...] about When public outcry drives change.
Investing for good.
More and more, investors want to do more than make money. They want to invest in triple bottom line projects that are socially responsible as well. Environment, Social and Governance (“ESG”) investing is a rapidly expanding investment category and already offers a wide array of opportunities, many of which produce competitive returns. Unfortunately, many investors still fear … [Read more...] about Investing for good.
Seven rules.
Nick Raithel interviews Eve Picker, founder of Small Change on 7 Rules for Real Estate Investing. They talk about Hobart, impact investing, and how to tell when your property lies in the path of progress. Image from 7 Rules For Real Estate Investing … [Read more...] about Seven rules.