“Co-housing communities are not communes. Residents do not give up financial privacy any more than they give up domestic privacy. They have their own bank accounts and commute to ordinary jobs. If you were lucky enough to grow up on a friendly cul-de-sac, you’re in range of the idea, except that you don’t have to worry about your child being hit by a car as she plays in the … [Read more...] about The modern village.
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Turnkey goes online.
The internet is bringing a fundamental transformation to the real estate industry. It’s a digital revolution, democratizing and streamlining activities that were once quite complicated and time-consuming, putting them out of the reach of most people. Many investors have wanted the stability of a real estate investment, but do not have the time or wherewithal to purchase, … [Read more...] about Turnkey goes online.
3D printed houses.
3D printing is the construction of a three-dimensional object from a digital model, and it’s now being used in a multitude of applications -- from aircraft components to running shoes, cars to orthopaedic implants and prosthetic limbs. And one of the latest to come to market is houses. You can now live in a home printed out by a computer. There are some big advantages … [Read more...] about 3D printed houses.
Greater mass.
Mass timber is a catch-all name for a range of engineered wood products. Smaller, non-structural pieces of wood are glued together and engineered in such a way that together they become much larger and structural elements. Mass timber has many attributes. Speed of construction is a major benefit. Panels are pre-manufactured and pre-cut before delivery. These panels can be … [Read more...] about Greater mass.
Truly unique.
“This truly unique project aims to provide an iconic response to the generic status quo of speculative office real estate in Portland today, with below-market rents aimed at smaller start-ups and companies that would not otherwise be able to afford space in a new construction mid-rise building.” Guerrilla Development If you live in Portland, you’ve probably seen Tree Farm. … [Read more...] about Truly unique.