Grad Student Trades Piano Performances for Housing at Senior Facility–Melting the Age Divide and Making Friends
Beth Christensen, a university concert pianist pursuing her studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory, has found an unconventional yet enriching living arrangement at Claridge Court, a senior living facility in Prairie Village. Since July 2023, she has resided ...
Norman Foster and Holcim Develop Modular Housing Unit for Displaced Communities
The collaboration between Norman Foster and Holcim in the development of the Essential Homes Project represents a significant stride towards addressing the urgent need for sustainable and efficient housing solutions for displaced communities. Unveiled at the 2023 Architecture Biennale ...
This Software Engineer Built a Tiny House for His Mom and Then Set Up a Company to Sell the Plans
In 2009, fuelled by a desire to provide his mother with a comfortable and cost-effective living solution, software engineer Dan Louche undertook the construction of a tiny home for her. Little did he know that this personal project would eventually blossom into a full-fledged business. ...
