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Facade installation underway on MAD Architects’ first North American residential rental tower

Archinect

The sixteen-story tower broke ground in late 2021 and represents MAD’s first residential rental building in the United States, expected to contain 187 units. The opening will contain a network of footpaths and planting.

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MVRDV designs residential master plan as new neighborhood for Brussels

Archinect

The master plan consists of 17 buildings designed by seven different architects including MVRDV, adding 800 residential units to the area. The ground floors of the buildings contain public amenities and shops, while all 14 buildings hold either green or energy-producing roofs.

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BIG and Barcode complete cantilevering residential building on Amsterdam waterfront

Archinect

Work has been completed on Sluishuis, a residential project in Amsterdam by Bjarke Ingels Group and Barcode Architects. The scheme, which comprises 442 homes, a public green roof garden, and maritime jetties, is defined by a cantilevered form meeting at a high corner.

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Eco-Friendly Roofing Materials

Aric Gitomer Architect

Every homeowner must replace their roof shingles at some point. Roofs are the “guardians” of your home. Their primary job to withstand harsh weather makes it necessary for you to select a high-quality roof for your home. Selecting the right kind of roof in the present could save you money in the long term. How to Proceed.

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Inter-Generational Homes: Addressing Diverse Needs Under One Roof

ArchDaily

In the abundance of personalities, preferences, and quirks, residential architecture needs to mediate intentions and embrace diversities. Thus, mapping out the needs and rituals that will unfold within the house is fundamental for the success of the task. Read more »

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Barcode's new CasaNova residential project seeks a new social synergy in Rotterdam

Archinect

Barcode Architects has shared photos of the firm’s newly completed CasaNova residential tower project in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

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Hewitt creates residential tower in Seattle informed by stack of magazines

Deezen

Local architecture studio Hewitt has unveiled the 33-storey-high Skyglass residential block in downtown Seattle , which was informed by an offset stack of magazines. The tower rises from a brick-clad base "I looked at the profile and stopped seeing a lot of floorplates twisting but just saw a basic shift," said Nagele. "I