Inside the House of the Future
from BusinessWeek
Green technology, wireless connectivity, and less ostentation are just some of the newest home-building trends. More

Millennials Entering the Housing Market
from NBC News
The next up-and-coming consumer cohort prefers small, well-designed, green buildings in live/work/play urban settings. More

Recession Forces Universities to Reconsider Building Plans
from Architectural Record
The economic downturn is depleting the value of endowments, causing institutions to scale back plans for new construction. More

Michelle Obama Picks Interior Designer for White House
from CNN
The incoming first family will have some expert help in making their new home their own. Michelle Obama has selected interior designer Michael Smith to help the Obamas redecorate the private residence in the East Wing of the White House. More

Concrete Leads to LEED in California
from Interior Design
Talk about setting it in stone -- a house currently under construction in Pasadena, California aims to become the first LEED Platinum single-family home constructed primarily of concrete. The Pasadena EcoHouse, designed by architect Robert Mechielsen's Studio RMA, is being built with Structural Concrete Insulated Panels, or SCIPs, which are composed of 60 percent recycled material. The three-bedroom, 1,975-square-foot structure will also incorporate recycled glass and concrete countertops, solar generators, rainwater and grey water catchment systems, and sustainable wood kitchen cabinets by ALNO. More

Dismal Retail Sales are Having Negative Impact on Mixed-Use Development
from Multi-Housing News
Slackened consumer spending and tight credit have virtually brought new mixed-use projects to a halt. More

24 Rooms Tucked Into One
from The New York Times
It looks like open space, but behind movable walls, this tiny apartment holds surprises. More

Bad Design Trends Design Professionals Hope Come to an End in 2009
from Los Angeles Times
Toss the heavy brocade curtains and warm up that industrial kitchen. The experts weigh in on the worst in home decorating.More