Fogo Island Inn: Stunning Design in Newfoundland
Just recently, a seven-year project came to completion, and the end result couldn’t be more beautiful. Fogo Island Inn, designed by Saunders Architecture and owned and operated by the Shorefast Foundation, is a masterpiece on the shore of the North
Stay Updated about Toronto’s Heritage Conservation Districts
Toronto may have some older buildings, but it is far from being the oldest city in Canada, and on a global scale, it’s just a baby. That is exactly why we need to protect our historically significant buildings; so Toronto can further develop its own
Nomad Micro Homes Aims for Affordability in Vancouver’s Housing Market
Vancouver company Nomad Micro Homes is aiming to solve the city’s affordability issue with inexpensive DIY homes.The average size of a Nomad home is about 160 square feet and the starting price is just $25,000. If you want kitchen appliances and bathroom
The Market Gallery Presents “Smart Address”
By Penny MunozIn celebration of Toronto’s architectural evolution, The Market Gallery and The Toronto Architectural Conservancy are putting on a free exhibition called ‘Smart Address’ until January 25.Smart Address features black-and-white photographs of
Chris Palmer and his “urbanmuskoka chair”
By Penny MunozCanada’s Handyman Challenge semi-finalist Chris Palmer made an appearance at the Toronto Fall Home Show, demonstrating his crafty ability- yet again. This time Palmer created a wine cabinet from recycled doors in Habitat for Humanity’s
DIY Complex Halloween Ghost Idea
By Penny MunozIf you’re really serious about gaining revenge on your neighbour’s mischievous children for that time they woke you up from your hard-earned mid-day nap because they kicked their soccer ball over your fence… Here’s a ghost inspired DIY
ECHO House: Team Ontario’s Winning Design
By Penny MunozTeam Ontario’s ECHO ecological home is this year’s winner of the celebrated engineering contest at the 2013 Solar Decathlon. The home was praised for its unique capacity to bring energy efficiency and affordability together in a beautiful
The Perfect DIY Office/Studio/Guesthouse
By Penny MunozIf you need more space for an office or studio, or even if you’re thinking of adding an addition to your home or cottage, maybe you should consider taking the space outdoors. Industrial design firm 608 Design and BLDG Workshop collaborated
The Ultimate Tree House
By Penny MunozEven the best urbanites will confess that from time-to-time, the chaotic city lifestyle gets to be too much. For most, this means retreating to a cozy cottage for the weekend to get back in touch with Mother Nature. The really daring might
Zuckerberg Wants More Privacy!
By Penny MunozAs Facebook announced their latest changes on reduced privacy policies earlier last week, CEO Mark Zuckerberg spent $30 million on securing his own privacy.With the last home closing just days ago, Zuckerberg has purchased a total of four
