In France, a group buying site for new-home constructionBy negotiating on behalf of groups of individuals planning to build a new home, Maisonia Deal says it can save buyers as much as 30 percent.
Intelligent thermostat learns from user behaviorNest is the world’s first self-programming thermostat, designed to save energy.
Real estate site puts buyers in controlBuyers Billboard is a real estate platform focusing on what buyers want. The site shifts the onus onto sellers, who must approach those who may be interested in their property.
In Japan, short-term apartments for young unmarried womenThrough a new “Trial Stay” program of apartment living, PanaHome gives young unmarried women a way to try their hand at independence without making a long-term financial commitment.
An open source kit for designing and building a homeWikiHouse is a brand-new effort to let anyone design and build their own dwelling.
Smoke detector with SMS capabilitiesFIRETEXT is a smoke alarm which sends warning text messages when triggered.
In the Philippines, shipping containers used to create low-income housingCitihub Mandaluyong is a dormitory built from shipping containers designed for low-income workers and students.
Fully-customizable modular garden roomsUK company 3rd Space have recently launched their range of modular garden rooms.
Subscription service for personal home “caretaker”Uw Huismeester offer a solution which aims to bring down the cost of professional home maintenance services by operating as a membership scheme.
Lightweight soil is designed for rooftop urban gardensHardly a week goes by without our discovering some new urban gardening innovation, and this one is no exception. The spotting this time? CitySoil — …