An Ohio couple poured about $1.5 million into a comprehensive renovation that added modern infrastructure to a 285-year-old home on Nantucket’s Main Street. A look at the final product. https://t.co/VyKRY3CDLx ...

A London couple renovated a wreck of a Victorian home, infusing elements of their Sri Lankan heritage into their fixer-upper https://t.co/mm7t2t85mA ...

Project Overview - A \$200 million project to build a 90,000 square foot ballroom at the White House is planned [1] - The ballroom project aims to replace the East Wing, traditionally the location of the First Lady's offices [1] - The project intends to eliminate the need for tents during large events [2] Funding and Donations - The project will be funded by the president and through private donations [2] - The source of the private donations remains undisclosed [2] Other Renovations - Additional renovation projects include flag poles, Rose Garden paving, and gold accents in the Oval Office [3] - A bathroom in the Lincoln bedroom is being renovated to better suit the Lincoln era [4]

This morning, the country's most famous address, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, is set for a major renovation. The White House unveiling President Trump's latest project, a plan to replace the East Wing, traditionally used for the first lady's offices with a 90,000 ft ballroom. It'll be a grand entertaining space the president's long wanted to build.They've wanted a ballroom at the White House for more than 150 years, but there's never been a president that was good at ballrooms. I'm really good. With constructi ...

After coming across a quaint country cottage by chance, one couple spent years renovating the 200-year-old landmark house—including the addition of a futuristic spaceship-style space hidden in the backyard https://t.co/ipKu36JIKV ...

Core Argument - The current real estate system prioritizes profit over social and ecological values, leading to unnecessary demolition and new construction [4][5][15] - This system is fueled by a legal framework that favors new construction through tax incentives, subsidies, and building codes, making renovation less profitable and more difficult [19] - A shift in perspective is needed to recognize the inherent value in existing buildings and prioritize renovation and transformation [21][30] Problem Statement - Every minute in Europe, a house is demolished, not by natural disasters, but by human hands, driven by real estate speculation [2][3] - By 2050, Europe will demolish 2 billion square meters of space, enough to house 50 million people, exacerbating the housing crisis [12][13] - The building sector is a major contributor to CO2 emissions (38%) and waste production (36%), significantly impacting the environment [14][15] Proposed Solution - Advocate for new laws and policies that make renovation and transformation the new norm, creating a social, ecological, and economic alternative to demolition [32] - Focus on renovating existing buildings, recognizing the social and ecological value they hold, and acknowledging the energy and resources already invested in them [22][31] - Implement innovative renovation techniques, such as prefabricated elements, to improve living conditions, reduce costs, and minimize disruption to residents [24][25][26] Supporting Evidence - Lacaton & Vassal's renovation project in Bordeaux, France, transformed 530 apartments while residents remained in their homes, demonstrating a viable alternative to demolition [23][24] - The Bordeaux renovation cost €55,000 per apartment, a third of the cost of a standard new apartment (€165,000), while also providing winter gardens and improved living conditions [26] - The renovation process took only two weeks to improve each resident's life, cut down heating bills, and boost local businesses [26]

A 260-square-foot living room inside a Knightsbridge, London, townhouse pays homage to nature in a layered design. The cost to renovate? $300,000. https://t.co/t5f91CQAiX ...