The National Film Board of Canada called for submission of 360 degrees photos and stories for a web documentary of OUT MY WINDOW, highlighting the cosmopolitian experience in urban highrises with diversity and life. The best photos are selected in photo of the week, showcasing art, community living and the physical environment these residents live in. Take a look at the interactive site with a collection of beautiful photos which continues to evolve:
urban housing: How to fit your dreams into an urban lot
- 07/27/10 03:43 AM
How to fit your dreams into an urban lot.Things to consider when building on an infill lot. Prior to finalizing a purchase for an infill property, whether it is a tear down or vacant land, it is important to do a feasibility study of the project and get an idea of cost implications from professionals. A common question from clients who want to build a custom home... "is there exists an extensive list to work from in costing out a development project?" Construction budget can vary based on the individual's wants, needs and types of building system, especially if one will be getting into custom architectural details. Contractors can itemize each category to price out … (2 comments)
urban housing: Affordable residentail units should manifest the best architecture in the city.
- 05/12/10 09:56 AM
Affordable residential units should be innovative, dignified and pleasurable to live in. In the mission to build innovative dwellings, Toronto Community Housing, as the largest affordable housing provider, has initiated plans to build the first phases of new housing co-ops in Regent Park redevelopment, West Donlands and various pockets of downtown Toronto for stronger and sustainable communities.
Good non-profit housing design in inner city neighbourhoods can add aesthetic and community value in otherwise stigamatization of low income groups. Community masterplan can often save money by situating these developments in transit oriented sites, connecting existing and new homes, streetside retail along pedestrian oriented walkways, green features for energy efficiency, inter-mixing … (0 comments)
In the city of congestion, small is big. Much emphasis is placeed on energy efficiency, affordable housing, urban densification and adaptvie re-use, teeny slick designs as live-work space...Microlofts design are gaining popularity in the West Coast. I first came across them in Asian cities, and recently L.A., San Francisco, and the new arrival in Vancouver. No more than 200-300sf, about the size of two parking spaces, the adaptable interior includes space for sleeping [murphy bed], living, kitchen and bathroom, micro-lofts are offering affordable rental and ownership solution in the urban centres. Wouldn't this create a world of possibilities for adaptive re-use of small … (0 comments)
urban housing: Part 2:The Rise of the Creative Class® : How will the housing market meet the future demands of an intensive knowledge based economy?
- 02/08/09 09:00 AM
Part 2: What kind of homes will creative professionals look for? Are creative professionals happy with just a home with standard 20th century interiors or would they rearrange the homes differently? Does the difference lie more in the environment than in the home itself? As a Toronto real estate professional, I have noticed the increasing emphasis by urban home buyers to seek homes in walkable neighborhoods close to work, and flexible homes suited as live/work space. Importance is placed in larger living room and wi-fi kitchen for gathering/entertaining/working, less emphasis on the traditional formal dining room, towards the favor of … (3 comments)
With all the global restructuring going on, so far, we have heard a lot about the research on the creative class and how cities can attract more creative residents based on employment opportunities. According to the social economist Richard Florida's book, "The Rise of the Creative Class", Florida says"A fast-growing, highly educated, and well-paid segment of the work force on whose efforts corporate profits and economic growth increasingly depend. Members of the creative class do a wide variety of work in a wide variety of industries- from technology to … (0 comments)
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The trend towards densification of cities gave birth to more highrises, often interpreted as homogeneous lifeless vertical suburbs.
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