12 Chinese Home Remodelling Ideas: Solutions to Housing Problems

Brief  In 2014, a home reconstruction program called “Dream home” was launched in China, inviting architects and interior designers to redesign some old houses that have problems. Some of these homes are oddly shaped, some are tiny, and yet others have...

A Solution to Asbestos Waste

Brief  A pioneering research project is developing a commercial-scale method of diverting asbestos-containing waste from landfill and transforming it into a harmless – and useful – building product. David Taylor reports.   Insight One of the biggest health &...

Innovative ‘Bee Bricks’ Are Drilled With Tiny Holes

Brief  This inovatve brick can be used as a decorative part of a garden or in place of a standard brick in construction. The bricks have small holes drilled into them for nesting, which is vital as bee numbers dwindle.   Insight t’s no secret that bees are...

How to Design Small, Tiny or Compapct Houses

Brief  The best small house design uses every inch of your floor plan to its maximum potential. Get some expert advice and inspiration with our compact home guide.   Insight Even if you’re building a modest property, small house design will help you make...
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