Would You Live in a Billboard House?
Hmmmmm - is billboard housing the future of city living?! Probably not (most definitely not). But the idea is pretty cool.The Billboard HouseThe Billboard House in Mexico City is a great example of this innovative style of housing. Designed by Julio
The Winners of eVolo’s Skyscraper Competition
The eVolo Skyscraper competition may be young, but it has attracted an international audience. This year, eVolo received 625 entries from 83 different countries. The eVolo Skyscraper competition isn’t necessarily to come up with the most realistic
Toronto is the Fourth Largest City in North America!
According to the Economic Dashboard, Toronto is now the fourth-largest city in North America (population wise), overcoming Chicago by just a wee bit. The top three spots are held by Mexico City, New York, and Los Angeles.The Economic Dashboard relied on
A Master Plan Proposal by Zaha Hadid Architects
We have always been strong advocates of Zaha Hadid Architects. Their fluid, organic designs are out of this world, and are certainly unique. Judging by Zaha Hadid Architects’ extensive portfolio, they seem to specialize in one-building developments, but
Zaha Hadid is Headed West
Miami has been looking pretty good lately, as far as amazing architecture goes. Remember The Grove, which is designed by BIG Architects, we reported on back in November? Pretty cool. And, Miami even had a new fancy parking garage designed by Herzog &
Meixi Lake Master Plan: This is How you Build a City
There has been a lot of talk recently about how Toronto needs to grow, or how the city should be developing. A constant issue, and it was brought up numerous times during BILD’s “Talking City Building in Toronto” event earlier this week, is a proper
Derek Jeter Eyeballing Chelsea Rental
Derek Jeter, the superstar American shortstop for the New York Yankees, is homeless! Oh my!No, not really, we’re sure he has plenty of homes, like his outrageous 30,000 square foot mansion in Tampa, but Jeter is looking for a new place to live in
Are you a NIMBY?
One of the issues, or shall we say curses, that a booming city often experiences is NIMBYism. As we have said in the past, the public consultation is an important part of the planning process, and unfortunately, it can be knocked off its rails by
Conan O’Brien Takes a Hit on Los Angeles Estate
Conan O’Brien, is a man of many trades - writing, performing, hosting, producing - the works. The entertainment industry is his main game, and he makes a killing. One thing he’s not good at? The real estate game. Whomp whomp.Back in January 2008, Conan
Decorating your Tiny Condo for the Holidays
It’s that time of year — people are putting up the holiday decorations. Whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or whatever, people love decorating their homes.This usually poses a problem for downtown condo dwellers. For one, exterior decorating is
