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PovertyPoverty by ArtBencher12

In a thread on homelessness in the US, Frowner provides some tips on how to help the unhoused.

11/29/24
by gnfti

The Fourth Little Pig

photo of a modern, single-story house with a sleek, slanted metal roof. The house features large windows, a simple front door, and smooth, curved walls. Two white chairs with red cushions are placed on the front porch, and the surrounding landscape includes various green plants and shrubs. The overall design is minimalist and contemporary, with clean lines and neutral tones.Lennar ICON 3D printed model home in Georgetown, Texas

here are the most common distortions of truth when it comes to "printed" buildings ... q*ben commenting in a very interesting discussion about 3D printed houses / neighborhoods.

10/15/24
by taz

Modular homes, kit homes, and DIY homes

Modern Wooden HouseModern Wooden House (cc by)

A nice roundup from rebent: "Rural Studio is a post-grad program that researches affordable design principles. a handywoman in northern Michigan vlogs herself building a modular house (ongoing). A designer researches sustainable homes and decides to build a net zero home. Bungalow In A Box is a family operation that builds timber frame + SIP small houses, with lots of pictures of the build and install."

01/20/23
by taz

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