We will look at demographics, we will revisit the concept of modular and... More
The Center for Housing Policy's latest "Paycheck to Paycheck" report focuses on the plight of veterans, many of whom face challenges meeting basic needs. More
Straw bale walls provide good insulation. But that’s just one reason why this... More
Straw bale walls provide good insulation. But that’s just one reason why this... More
The Earth Advantage Institute predicts what’s to come on the sustainability front... More
From vacation retreats in wide-open parcels to tight urban lots bordered by busy... More
Annual ‘Paycheck to Paycheck’ study finds that renting, buying remain too pricey in many metro markets for working families. More
Until recently, migrant and resident farm workers in Pajaro, Calif., had no choice but to live in sub-standard, one-story units that often flooded. While many residents were temporarily housed in trailers, KTGY Group and South County Housing replaced the deficient housing stock with 63 two-story homes, each featuring living spaces that are elevated above the flood plain. Efficient and high density by design, the new homes are affordable by nature of their size, and long-term utility expenses are reduced with solar roof panels that generate 100 percent of the community's electricity needs. More
The median home price in Morgan Hill, Calif., is $750,000, far out of reach of service workers such as teachers and police officers. To mitigate the area's workforce housing shortage, architect KTGY Group teamed up with South County Housing to give families earning below the area median income of $106,000 an affordable place to call home. More
