It was considered a design laboratory, where research, design, and

experimentation would focuson a unique goal: create a space-efficient affordable housing typology, based on minimum

quality standards. Empirical evidence indicates a renewed interest in alternative design solutions and minimum dwelling

approaches over the last decade: examples include... See more

Apt is creating a nationwide housing development chain by standardizing its products on a building level. If it is successful, it will create thousands of housing units at affordable prices by facilitating the development of low-rise apartment buildings on lots that are currently used for single-family homes. Unlocking those lots means that eight... See more

...the idea of co-living, if executed properly, can be a low-cost way to bring new affordable housing stock onto the market.

I’m not sure how safe Rocinha would have been if I had wandered there on my own. But from the little that I’ve seen, they are rich in culture and hold strong community values.

Living in New York City, the city is also densely packed, yet we exist independently in our own spaces and spend a lifetime not knowing our immediate neighbors. While in... See more