Architecture198 Stories
RenovatingWhat’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
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RenovatingFemale 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
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Tips 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
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Renovating7 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?
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Renovating6 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
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RenovatingSmart Ways to Transform a Home Without Extending
Does your home feel cramped, dark or impractical? A clever layout tweak might be all that’s needed
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Renovating6 Times Houzz Professionals Made the Most of a Middle Room
Worried extending your home might create an awkward central space? See how these designers maximised every inch
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RenovatingHow 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
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RenovatingHow to Avoid an Extension That’s Too Hot and Too Bright
Hankering after a light-filled glazed extension? Ensure you swerve the pitfalls that could make it uncomfortable to use
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RenovatingCan 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
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LifestyleWhat 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
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