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- 3D-printed pod homes for the homeless could hang from NYC buildings Wed, 22 Nov 17, 10:04pmCreative agency Framlab has proposed a new type of architecture for housing New York City’s growing homeless population. Called Homed, the temporary housing solution comprises partly 3D-printed hexagonal pods that use scaffolding...
- 3D-printed pod homes for the homeless could cling to NYC buildings Wed, 22 Nov 17, 10:04pmCreative agency Framlab has proposed a type of parasitic architecture for housing New York City’s growing homeless population. Called Homed, the temporary housing solution comprises partly 3D-printed hexagonal pods that...
- Tile shelter protects ancient inscriptions on China's Thousand-Buddha Cliff Wed, 10 May 17, 10:54pmThe Qianfoya Cliff Inscriptions in Guangyuan, Sichuan Province date back about 1700 years - but unfortunately, they've been damaged over the years by high winds and rain...
- Parasitic wooden cubes slash Parisian building's energy consumption by 75% Sat, 4 Mar 17, 12:37amStéphane Malka has designed a clever way of optimizing the energy efficiency of older urban structures while working within the restrictions of Parisian building codes...
- Parasitic prefabs mounted atop buildings create affordable green housing in Paris Mon, 1 Feb 16, 8:00pmThe parasitic 3BOX structures are possible thanks to the new ALUR law, which promotes new housing development in Paris by allowing developers to build additional units as part of a building renovation...
- Parasitic pod homes attach to buildings to provide additional housing Thu, 30 Jul 15, 2:00amSince 2010, the number of homeless people 'sleeping rough' on the streets of London has risen 77 percent, according to James Furzer, the architectural assistant at Spatial Design Architects...
- Modular parasitic pods could help shelter London’s many “rough sleepers” Wed, 29 Jul 15, 10:00pmSince 2010, the number of homeless people 'sleeping rough' on the streets of London has risen 77 percent, according to James Furzer, the architectural assistant at Spatial Design Architects...
- SOMA Architects break ground on uniquely challenging Beirut residential project Thu, 11 Dec 14, 3:35amAlthough the plans for the residential tower were unique from the beginning, the architects had to think strategically to maneuver the tower construction site around the façade of the protected 1920s house...
- Pont9 proposes a parasitic takeover of a Paris bridge to make use of underutilized space Wed, 10 Dec 14, 6:00amThe concept behind Stéphane Malka's Pont9 is to co-opt existing infrastructure and better utilize the space for residents. In this scenario, a bridge over the Seine is taken over with parasitic architecture composed of...
- Visiondivision Envisions Parasitic Cultural Space ‘Under the Bridge’ in Stockholm Thu, 6 Feb 14, 6:00amUnder the Bridge is a proposal for culture and entertainment under the Tranebergsbron Bridge, in Stockholm, Sweden. Linking the city island Kungsholmen and the suburb of Bromma, the bridge was built back in 1934 and at that...
- 6 Bizarre Examples of Parasitic Architecture Fri, 29 Nov 13, 4:30am.... Cut-architecture Parasitic Rehearsal Room Paris-based Cut-Architecture has come out with an unusual idea for extending one of their clients' home. They built up a new, bright and airy parasite music room suspended...
- Stefan Eberstadt’s Rucksak House Provides Instant Space & Light For a Cramped Apartment Tue, 10 Jul 12, 2:27amRead the rest of Stefan Eberstadt’s Rucksak House Provides Instant Space & Light For a Cramped Apartment Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", backpack house, eco...
- Parasitic Vertical Upside-Down Casino Latches onto the Hoover Dam Tue, 19 Jul 11, 4:10amRead the rest of Parasitic Vertical Upside-Down Casino Latches onto the Hoover Dam Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", carbon fiber, carbon fibre, colorado river, eco design,...
- Parasitic Emergency Homes Can Be Implanted Onto Abandoned Buildings Thu, 24 Feb 11, 2:15amRead the rest of Parasitic Emergency Homes Can Be Implanted Onto Abandoned Buildingshttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed...
- Parasitic City Takes Over Decommissioned Italian Highway Sat, 25 Sep 10, 2:10amRead the rest of Parasitic City Takes Over Decommissioned Italian Highwayhttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed Permalink...