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Reading List 07/12/2025

25 years of earthquakes, Google’s 2013 efforts to build a phone in the US, bear attacks in Japan, coal seam fires, and more.

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Should the Federal Government Sell Land?

An early version of the US Senate budget bill which passed last week included a provision to sell off between 2 and 3 million acres of federal land in western states, ostensibly to be used for homebuilding.

2 days ago 3 votes
Reading List 07/05/2025

A microscopic electric motor, California’s CEQA rollback, a US shipbuilding startup, Chinese map obfuscation, and more.

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Reading List 06/28/25

Fannie and Freddie’s mortgage blacklist, the air traffic controller shortage, the largest landowners in the US, a blended wing airliner, and more.

2 weeks ago 12 votes
Why Are Homes in Western States So Expensive?

Earlier this month I came across the following graphic, originally posted on Reddit in 2022, showing the state of housing affordability in the US.

2 weeks ago 15 votes

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A Mid-Century Modern Home Renovation with Asian and Nordic Influences

In Montreal’s lush Outremont district, a 1950s home by architects Morin & Cinq-Mars has undergone a transformative expansion. Atelier Chardonnat and Salem Architecture led the renovation, preserving its Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired heritage while introducing Japanese and Scandinavian influences. The result is a warm, modern sanctuary on Mount Royal, where every detail connects to nature and calm.

19 hours ago 2 votes
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an hour ago 1 votes
Inside the Forest Home That’s All About Light, Space, and Simplicity

Tucked into the misty woods of North Bend, Washington, Forest Pavilion blurs the boundary between shelter and site. Designed by Signal Architecture + Research for a pair of professional landscapers, this home doesn’t impose on its environment, it folds into it. A structure of quiet resilience and elemental beauty, it honors the messiness of life and the wildness of nature in equal measure.

2 days ago 4 votes
Should the Federal Government Sell Land?

An early version of the US Senate budget bill which passed last week included a provision to sell off between 2 and 3 million acres of federal land in western states, ostensibly to be used for homebuilding.

2 days ago 3 votes
This Sculptural Home Turns Minimalism Into a Statement

Brighton Sands is a four-storey family home in Melbourne designed by mckimm, blending inspiration from the LA hills with a distinctly Australian sense of place. Defined by sculptural architecture, natural materials, and a seamless connection to the outdoors, the residence offers a tranquil retreat grounded in light, texture, and flow. It’s a considered balance of form and function, where luxury is quiet, and every detail enhances daily life.

3 days ago 4 votes