Building Housing in World Cup Stadiums
Now that the 2014 Brazil World Cup games are over, ambitious architects “1week1project” have proposed an idea to transform 12 venues into fabulous new housing hotspots!1week1project is the product of two innovative architects, Axel de Stampa and Sylvain
Will We Ever See Lego-Like Homes in the GTA?
An innovative approach to construction called “Smart Bricks” (S-Bricks) is patent pending, after being in the development stages for three years. This new Lego-esque construction process by Kite Bricks, is said to have the ability to reduce regular
MARK CULLEN: Caring for Roses
By Mark CullenIt is early summer and your roses have almost finished their first flush of great looking blossoms. Now is the most important time to feed them!Roses require nutrients to produce blooms. If you used Smartcote "Feed and Forget" Rose Food
Register for the eVolo 2015 Skyscraper Competition!
The time has come, eVolo is now accepting registrations for the 2014 Skyscraper Competition!Established in 2006, the eVolo Skyscraper Competition has become one of the world’s most prestigious high-rise design competitions. One of the reasons the
Developers Take Note: Millennials Want to Work From Home
A new study from Canada’s Telecommunications Industry: Industrial Outlook Spring 2014, reveals that over 70 percent of full-time workers between the ages of 18-29 would prefer to work from home.What does that have to do with condo development?Good
yBILD Bumps, Spikes, and Volleys for Charity
Earlier in June, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) hosted a charity softball tournament, raising $30,000 for Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area (Habitat GTA). So the Young BILDers stepped up to make their contribution
5 Canada Day Activities in the GTA for Last-Minute Planners
Commitment issues? Us too. With so many exciting events to choose from, it’s hard to pick just one. Here’s a list of great things going on Canada Day, July 1st 2014!1) Canada Day celebration at Mel Lastman SquareA family-friendly event, Mel Lastman
Hundreds of Toronto’s Designers Party at #RAWMATERIAL
What do you get when you combine 3,000 bricks, 550 wood studs, 60 sheets of plywood, 350 meters of architectural fabric, an eight foot tall glass structure, and hundreds of Toronto’s top designers? You get #RAWMATERIAL.To comment on Toronto’s building
NO FLAT CITY Photo Exhibition
With six photographers, 40 large steel outdoor structures, and 72 stunning photographic images, NO FLAT CITY: Toronto’s Incomparable Terrain is Canada’s largest outdoor exhibition.With generous support from Menkes Developments, Harbourfront Centre and
Pug Awards X - Lessons from Chicago
Earlier this week, Newinhomes.com had the privilege of attending the 10th Annual Pug Awards. This year’s event marked the 10th and last People’s Choice Awards, and the eighth Pug Talk.Before we get into how interesting the Pug Talk between Chief Planner
