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Stack-of-Cards Structure Raises the Bar for Green Homes in Chicago

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Observer

In a world and time that is obsessed with “big-bigger-biggest-and bigger than biggest” architect Rick Phillips has redefined the trend in modern housing with his Tower House in Chicago. In an effort to prove that size really doesn’t matter and … Continue reading →

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Yellow Treehouse in New Zealand – One Hell of an Ad Campaign

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Observer

It all started off as an ad campaign to pique the interests of the audience and promote the services of Yellow Pages. However, the end result was nothing short of an architectural marvel. You’ve heard of hotels of all shapes … Continue reading →

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Revisiting our Arboreal Habitat

Posted on September 2, 2010 by admin

You do remember playing in tree houses, don’t you? The excitement of clambering up the tree to reach your secret perch; the importance you reveled in because you had a secret hideout that few people were privy to; and the … Continue reading →

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