The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Renaissance, a French nonprofit, focuses on producing upcycled pieces made in the couture style while providing job training opportunities.
Category: Sustainable Living
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They Turned a Tiny Cabin in Coastal Washington Into Their Island Escape
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The 825-square-foot house was theirs for $275,000. But there was one big drawback: Without a foundation, it was sinking into the earth.
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Priced Out of NYC, They Bought a Tiny Suburban Home in New Jersey. Now What?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The 900-square-foot house had three bedrooms, but the children’s were shoe-box size. Updating them required ingenuity and ideas from “An American in Paris.”
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The Beauty of a One-Bedroom House? No Room for Guests.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
When two designers created their own country retreat, they knew they wanted the opposite of what most of their clients ask for: Something tiny.
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Why You Should Forget What You Think You Know About Housing in L.A.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Los Angeles, a city known for its conventional single-family homes, may offer some of today’s most innovative solutions for multifamily housing.
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A House That Is as Green as It Gets
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A down-to-earth couple in California asked for a structure that was guaranteed to be net-zero energy.
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Tiny Homes for the Formerly Homeless
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A program that builds small energy-efficient houses in the backyards of Seattle residents is helping to address a persistent problem.
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An Architect Known for Building Castles in the ‘Vegetable Kingdom’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A man of many hats, Emilio Ambasz practiced green architecture long before it was fashionable.
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Design Advice for a Less Toxic Life
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Advice on healthy candles, purging kitchen plastic and the art of dyeing fabric naturally.