Worldwide Architecture for Sale - - In the USA

Forbes Magazine presents a brief tour through several of the world's most recognized styles of architecture, represented by homes presently for sale right here in the States, including several in Southern California: Real Estate Globetrotting in the U.S.

Homebuyers: Could We Perhaps Interest You in Something by Frank Lloyd Wright?

That's Frank on the left.

Currently on the market, Amazing Frank Lloyd Wright Homes for Sale - FoxNews.com. Window shoppers welcome! - David

Doing a Lot with a Little (space)

Via FastCompany Design, here's how a design firm called Arquitectura-G succeeds at Making A Loft That's Just 366 Square Feet Feel Big. We may not have too many loft apartments in our area, but we certainly have beach homes with small rooms that need to act and feel bigger than they are. I've already seen a couple of ideas I may use myself! - David

New Architectural Products from the AIA Show

Fun new architectural products from the American Institute of Architects show:

Cool Products Come Out to Play at AIA Convention - Products, Doors, Windows, Panels, Siding - Builder Magazine

- David

Remodeling activity is on the rise, architects say - MarketWatch

Thinking of remodeling instead of trading up? You're not alone! - David

Remodeling activity is on the rise, architects say - MarketWatch

Market Grows for Live-Work Housing - Builder Magazine

Live-work housing represents one of several innovative solutions to the unmistakable shift of a sizable portion of America's workforce towards the home.

Market Grows for Live-Work Housing - Design, Live-Work, Economic Conditions - Builder Magazine

Like any new type of structure, it will probably take awhile for design and construction to respond to the instructive experiences of early adopters. But intelligent mortgage lenders should have no problem accepting what is essentialy the formalization of something that's actually been around for quite a long time - - the home office - - especially to the extent that the "work" portion of the space is designed to accomodate flexible use and adaptation. - David