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Gov. Gavin Newsom Expedites Temporary Housing For Residents In Areas Struck By LA Wildfires
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Pasadena Native Lost Her House To LA Wildfires One Day After Paying Off Her Mortgage: 'It's Gone'
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How The Mircale Malibu Mansion And Pacific Palisades Home Survived The Devastating LA Fires
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What Happens To Your Mortgage And Property Tax When You Lose Your Home In A Natural Disaster?
There are many real cities and towns in America that were abandoned years ago. These cities were once living, breathing habited areas that are now in ruins, just like a body decaying and rotting with time. While some are spectacularly breathtaking, aging gracefully, others tell a sad story of destruction and suffering. Demolition Plans of London’s Earls Court Exhibition Centre Approved
Boris Johnson, the mayor of London approved plans of demolishing the historic Earls Court Exhibition Centre amid some opposition from the public. The site will be demolished to make way for a 77 acre residential and commercial estate which is expected to boost London’s economy. Visiting the Sagrada Familia on Antoni Gaudi’s 161st Birthday (VIDEO)
A century ago, in the small town of Reus, south of Barcelona, Spain a great architect was born June 25. Antoni Gaudi, the man whose creativity redefined architecture has some great exquisite works to his credit including the Casa Batlló, the Park Güell and many other landmarks in and around Spain. But the Sagrada Familia (The Holy Family) Church in Barcelona is perhaps his most elaborate design. Construction on the church started 130 years ago and the basilica it is yet to be completed. Mass Extinction Memorial Observatory (MEMO) Coming up in Portland (VIDEO)
A new observatory, Mass Extinction Memorial Observatory (MEMO) is slated to come up in the island of Portland, England that will have images of extinct species carved in its walls, plus, there will be space for carvings of species that will become extinct in a few years. Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky Unloading New York Condo for $4.4 Million
Chelsea Clinton, the only child of former U.S. President Bill Clinton, is reportedly selling an apartment in Grand Madison, New York, with husband Mark Mezvinsky for around $4.4 million. Behold The World’s Largest “Wooden” Skyscraper (PHOTOS)
For a housing design competition, architect C. F. Møller, architect Dinell Johansson and consultant Tyréns have designed a building that has been shortlisted as one of the finalists of the competition. The design is a vision of the future and considers sustainable, cheaper living and construction costs. 'Ultrarope,' A New Elevator Technology Can Increase Height of Skyscrapers (VIDEO)
Did you know that elevators were one of the main reasons that limited the height of a building? Apparently, they are only limited to a maximum travel distance of 500 meters. However, a brand new lift technology developed by Kone, a Finland-based elevator and escalator manufacturing giant, will now enable lifts to speed up double the current distance, calling it the "Ultrarope". 'Real Housewives of North Jersey' Star Jacqueline Laurita Saves Home from Foreclosure
Jacqueline Laurita, one of the stars of popular reality show “Real Housewives of North Jersey” has somehow managed to save her mansion from going into foreclosure. IKEA to Introduce Dollhouse Furniture (PHOTOS)
IKEA, the Swedish furniture manufacturing company is the next entity to join the bandwagon of “miniscule”. It is introducing a range of furniture for dollhouses New Building Standards Proposed to Make New York City More Resilient
In a recent press conference held June 13, 2013, 33 proposals were brought forward in order to make New York City more resilient by using better and improvised building standards.
