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IKEA hacked kitchens with Blum hardware and 3/4" multiply plywood with exposed edges and various types of laminates in matte colors, faux and real woods.

1703 N Howard is up for sale. This was part of the First Steel project was one of our most efficient townhome models. It fits 4 bedrooms and 2 baths into a compact footprint that allows a large back yard. These guys even finished the basement off into a media room and extra half bath with exposed wood walls. Looks great. Uber quiet, energy efficient and so much better built than the average new construction homes going up. Check it out if looking for a new and better home!

Special thanks to ISA - Interface Studio Architects LLC for incredible work on this project and Dezeen for the coverage!

ISA creates hybrid housing complex for gentrifying neighbourhood in Philadelphia The massing for this residential development by ISA was driven by its varied types of living units, from apartments and duplexes to three-storey townhomes.

| The love we have for kitchens in only paralleled by our desire to build incredibly energy-efficient homes. | 📷:

Common Threads in This Year's Rouse Award Residential Finalists This year's residential finalists for the Willard Rouse Award are not strictly residential, for starters.

| "In fact, the house looks airy and even bigger than its 1,750 square feet. The view from the entrance reaches through the great room's 900 square feet to the rear yard and past a modern kitchen with all the amenities, including a long white-pine table Patrick designed that seats eight." - Diane Fiske, Philly Inquirer, on living in in . Special thanks to Linda and Patrick M. for letting us peak into your lives! Link: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/real_estate/residential/Haven-Fishtown-Styleworks-Postgreen-Homes.html | 📷: Anthony Beltran

A sunny place for life and livelihood in Fishtown "We both work here, and we are in each other's business every day," Patrick Mencel says. "It's good there is so much room here."

| Yet another -designed gem. |

Folsom Powerhouse recently won a The American Institute of Architects 2017 Housing Award! Read more: http://postgreenhomes.com/folsom-powerhouse-wins-aia-2017-housing-award/

10 Vertical Gardens That Bring Greenery to Boring Walls http://bit.ly/2o9vjNF

Today Fairmount Park Conservancy started construction on the first phase of its Centennial Commons project, which is designed to create a more welcoming public space along Parkside Avenue in West Fairmount Park. The new layout designed by Studio | Bryan Hanes will include innovative play spaces for kids and young people, seating and picnic areas, landscaping, a rain garden, and better access to the park for neighbors and visitors to nearby cultural institutions. Learn more about the project here: http://bit.ly/2fhnOvT

Some much deserved recognition (and also a read-worthy article!) for Philly's own Streets Dept.

Public gallery: Documenting Philadelphia’s diverse street art scene The photographer behind a popular blog on capturing the community behind the artwork, and why "the camera is the last thing you need."