Design and Architecture
Fifteen strangers share a house; Bird’s sustainability pitch
A large two-story Craftsman house on a residential street in Koreatown has been subdivided into 15 single-occupancy bedrooms and bathrooms, and common living and dining areas.
A large two-story Craftsman house on a residential street in Koreatown has been subdivided into 15 single-occupancy bedrooms and bathrooms, and common living and dining areas. “Cohaus” creates community and adds density without changing the architecture. But at least one neighbor is not happy with this arrangement. We find out why.
And, Bird electric scooters are everywhere. But critics say they’re not as eco-friendly as the company has presented them. Bird’s head of sustainability explains what the company is doing to overcome the impact of building, distributing and powering e-scooters.
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Coliving is a fast-growing housing type in Los Angeles, offering under one roof multiple units (bedroom and bath) along with common areas like a shared kitchen, dining area and living room.
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Two years ago the e-scooter company Bird launched in Santa Monica. Now the buzzy little dockless two-wheelers are in 100 cities and counting. And along the way have aroused delight and fury. Critics see Bird and its rivals as VC fueled…
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