Our Top 5 Favourite Building Concepts of 2013
For this installment of the “Best of 2013,” we are taking a look back at some of our favourite building concepts that we came across over the last year. As you browse through our top 5 concepts, you’ll find that some of them are realistic and some are
MARK CULLEN: Let it Snow
By Mark CullenLooking for the best insulator in the business for plants – one that is free? I have it for you – Snow. It acts as an insulator and protects your garden from the cold and frost. It is important to remember that a heavy snowfall can also
The Wood Wharf Master-Plan in London
By Penny MunozSwiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron is planning to change the skyline of one of London’s major business districts with their 56-storey “Wood Wharf” cylindrical skyscraper. Canary Wharf, located in Tower Hamlets is known for its
Wayne Gretzky Selling Thousand Oaks Home
By Penny MunozLooks like “The Great One” (aka Wayne Gretzky) is expecting an impressive pay day. Having reached a tentative deal on the millions owed to him as the former head coach and director of hockey operations for the Phoenix Coyotes is not the
MARK CULLEN: Spring-Flowering Bulbs in Containers
By Mark CullenIt never fails. Every year at this time I receive an email from a gardener who has forgotten to plant their tulip bulbs. My advice to them: Why not create a containerized display to impress the neighbours next spring?This recipe also works
3D Printing and Construction
By Penny MunozAccording to architect Adrian Priestman, he is the first one to implement 3D printed construction elements into an actual building. The rooftop canopy of the Bevis Marks development in London is fabricated from pieces that were individually
Pinnacle International Presents “The Spin”
Pinnacle International is taking the home buying game to a whole new level with their new iPad App.The free app showcases complete floorplans, 360 degree panoramic spins of actual views from select floors, neighbourhood maps, renderings, neighbourhood
Is this the Fate of Toronto?
Image via mathewborrett.comRecently, photographer and illustrator Mathew Borrett uploaded some stunning images of Toronto on his Flickr photostream (where he goes by yonderbeam).Borrett is an illustrator and contributor for Spacing Magazine, where he
The Infinite Space You Already Have
Shrink your office (LUX Design)By Bora Mihalyi Design Editor at LUX DesignTen years ago, this article would have been very different. Space saving techniques would include tips such as foldable furniture and converting CDs to mp3 files. It would have
Mandel Waits out the Low-ballers
By Penny MunozFormer Host of “Deal or no Deal”, Howie Mandel finally made a deal of his own, selling his Point Dume Malibu home for $7.75 million.Mandel’s real estate agent, Mike Gardner of Malibu Real Estate, said the Canadian born television
