Ad campaign links househunters with test-drive of a new carThe Househunter Test-Drive campaign by TBWA\RAAD Dubai matches property seekers looking at classified ad site Dubizzle with a Nissan vehicle tailored to their specifications, which they can then test-drive to their home viewing.
In Canada, contest seeks designs for homes sourced within 100 milesThe 100 Mile House competition is soliciting designs for a house for four that only uses materials and systems made, manufactured or recycled within 100 miles of the city of Vancouver, B.C.
Site schedules appointments between real estate buyers and sellersFinnish Hakema is a company that facilitates the booking of appointments between real-estate agents or sellers and potential buyers.
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.