Temperatures across America reached record lows last week. During the kind of brutal conditions that have marred winter 2019, homebuilders have to strategize the safest, most cost-efficient way to build new housing. Safety must be the number one priority on any project. Construction workers need adequate...
The Millennials versus Boomers conversation has been, and may always be, an extremely hot topic. People love to analyze the two generations and pit their interests, attitudes, and social concerns against each other. Whether manufactured for clicks or founded in reality, Millennials and Boomers seem...
Living in the digital age doesn’t mean shopping at physical stores is a relic of the past. Consumers are still frequenting brick-and-mortar locations, even if their product research starts online. As a matter of fact, online retailers are expanding into physical stores to capture customers...
As I was traversing the dozens of stores and restaurants in Ponce City Market, a thought crossed my mind. “Isn’t this basically a mall?” The decline of shopping malls in America is nothing new, but I’ve found myself fascinated by their epic demise when mixed-use...
When a friend wants to meet for dinner at a new restaurant in the city, my first question is, “how’s the parking?” I’d love to try that artisanal cheese café that everyone is raving about, but not if I’ll have to circle the block twelve...
Through the digital marketplace, prospective renters and property owners can connect with one another easier than ever. Online lodging and hospitality services like Airbnb offer an increased number of options and leasing opportunities which can often circumvent traditional housing standards. These platforms succeed in simplifying...
There’s nothing more relaxing than stepping out on your balcony on a sunny afternoon and taking in the gorgeous view of the concrete wall next door. In case your sarcasm detector is busted, we can definitely think of a few things more relaxing than your...
Redecorating takes on a whole new meaning when you incorporate the tech of the future. Robotic furniture is the latest solution to space saving in small homes and apartments. Your 500-square foot apartment has much more room to spare when you can tuck your entire...
When you think of how wood is used in real estate, you probably imagine a quaint log cabin or a suburban neighborhood home. Residential wood construction is still alive and well but commercial real estate developers have also begun incorporating wood into their mixed-use projects....
Brutalism is making a comeback. Don’t worry, we’re not alluding to violence or a resurgence of the Viking era. In real estate, the term “brutalism” is used to describe a style of imposing, concrete-based architecture that prioritizes function over beauty. This modernist design was founded...