What is a micro-apartment? The web site Realtor.com calls it the "urban equivalent of a tiny house" — a small dwelling, typically under 300 square feet, some as little as 100 — that is gaining ...

Micro-units took off as a rental trend in the Twin Cities roughly a decade ago. They are compact apartments, often railcar-shaped. Their origins are traced to high-density solutions from 1970s Japan. ...

Choosing the right decor for your small apartment reflects your desire to feel comfortable in your home. But beyond simple ...

As typical rent prices across the U.S. reach more than $2,000, many Americans struggle to find affordable rental housing, according to recent research from Zillow.com. As new graduates seek apartments ...

Malta's Studio NiCHE has revealed its latest project, which transforms a centuries-old karrejja (a narrow, often vaulted passageway typical of 16th-century Maltese architecture) into a striking ...

The iconic Flatiron building in Manhattan, seen in this aerial photo taken in November 2018 - Copyright AFP/File Ed JONES The iconic Flatiron building in Manhattan ...

When Alterra Property Group converted a vintage Center City office tower to apartments in 2015, the 60 micro-units in the Avenir at 1515 South Chestnut St. were a big hit. Despite skepticism from ...