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RenovatingHow Might Coronavirus Change Our Homes?
Five architects suggest ways in which the crisis could transform design and share advice on how to make our homes safer
Full StoryRenovatingHow to Reinstate Period-style Internal Doors
Restoration, off the shelf or custom-made – which is best for bringing the magic back to every room in your home?
Full StoryRenovatingWhat’s it Like to Be a Woman in Architecture?
To mark International Women’s Day, three Houzz architects share their experiences of working in this creative profession
Full StoryRenovatingFemale Architects Celebrate the Women Who Inspired Them
For Women’s History Month, 10 architects on Houzz describe the designers, mentors and trailblazers who influenced them
Full StoryTips for ProsTwo Irish Women Win the 2020 Pritzker Architecture Prize
Dublin architects Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara are known for rational buildings that focus on function and place
Full StoryRenovating7 Ideas for Incorporating a Window Seat into Your Extension
You’ve probably planned the size, layout, flooring and doors in your extension – but have you considered a window seat?
Full StoryRenovating6 Great Ideas for Extensions from Our 2019 Tours
There are so many ways to extend a house. Start gathering inspiration for your project with these inspiring designs
Full StoryRenovatingHow to Avoid ‘Dead Front Room Syndrome’ When Extending
What happens to your living room if your new extension has a sofa in it? Here’s how to avoid creating a redundant room
Full StoryRenovatingCan Affordable Housing be Designed to Support Our Wellbeing?
Nature, sustainability and mental health are the key drivers behind the designs of these new housing estates
Full StoryLifestyleWhat is Biophilic Design and Why is it So Good for Us?
A connection to nature is essential for our wellbeing: so goes a philosophy that’s got architects and designers talking
Full StoryRenovatingNeuroarchitecture: Could This Movement Lead to Happier Homes?
Neuroscientists reveal why we love texture, curves and symmetry, and explain how our brains respond to different spaces
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