Architecture & Design
White Paper: Multifamily Manufactured and Modular Construction
Modular manufacturing can offer the opportunity to conduct a meaningful portion of the construction in more competitive labor markets using sheltered, assembly line techniques, thus allowing task-skilled fabricators to conduct much of the building process without formal construction-trade training and apprenticeship.
Slideshow: 420-Square-Foot Apartment Done Right
An acute lack of inventory and soaring rents are providing New York City developers with an opportunity to turn the concept of living in small apartments into an art form. One such developer, LifeEdited, was launched in 2009 by Graham Hill, a trained architect turned entrepreneur who believes in simplifying life and living large in tiny spaces. LifeEdited’s 420-square-foot SoHo apartment exemplifies the developer’s concept: use technology and smart design to live a happy life with less stuff, less space and less waste. Dubbed LifeEdited1 (or LE1), the tiny apartment has the functionality of a 700-square-foot apartment thanks to a…
Alno Introduces ‘Kitchen of Tomorrow’ with New Ceramic Front Surface
Multifamily designers now have the option for a truly unique kitchen effect thanks to Alno’s introduction of CERA, a new frontal surface made from micro-fine oxides and silicides.
Xero Flor Offers a Roll-Out Green Roof Solution
There is no shortage of reasons for putting a green roof atop your next apartment development. Xero Flor offers a turnkey green roof solution that is manufactured and grown in the U.S. on independent farms.
How Socially Responsible Are Your Apartment Communities?
Afghanistan is frequently in the headlines, but many Americans know very little about this distant and mysterious land. Connie Duckworth wants to change all that.
Get the Wood Look Plus Porcelain Durability with Florim Tiles
While hardwood floors are a huge plus for renters, the cost and upkeep can be a issue from a development/maintenance stance. Porcelain tiles with printed graphics are a great way to achieve that wood look with an easy-to-maintain material.
“The Future of Zone A”: A Panel Discussion on Climate Change Adaptability
As the effects of climate change continue to make themselves known around the globe, New York City has become all too familiar with this new and devastating phenomenon.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Are These 5 Apartment Design Trends Wearing Out Their Welcome?
It seems like a lot of apartments have similar design elements. Are these elements here to stay, or are they wearing out their welcome?
Bath Tech as a Marketing Tool
There is one thing that every apartment resident has in common. Every day begins and ends in the bathroom.
MHN TV: Winning Spaces on a Budget
MHN Excellence Award judge Manny Gonzalez is a principal at KTGY Architecture + Planning. He shares his observations about successful multifamily projects and trends such as outfitting outdoor common areas with both fire and water features.