There are thousands of vacant lots in Cincinnati zoned for residential construction. Most of them sit in neighborhoods that lost a quarter of their housing stock in the last fifty years. Almost none of them have a new building on them. On March 12, the U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act … Read more
I published an op-ed in the Cincinnati Business Courier this week. It’s about the thing that sits underneath every project we work on at Trilobite Design: the physical connections between Cincinnati’s neighborhoods, and what happens when those connections fail. Read the full op-ed in the Cincinnati Business Courier → The argument is simple. We have … Read more
Typically, I’m assembling a little zoning review as I type these posts, and making up some opinions as I go. This time, I was approached ahead of time! Comey & Shepherd reached to Trilobite Design to provide our review and ideation for this infill lot in Northside. If real estate is location, location, location, then … Read more
I’m not expecting any of my regular readers to jump on something this big. But this is a very interestig opportunity for development in a fantastic central location. Springfield Township is not entirely contiguous, and this 6-acre parcel is part of a neighborhood section that is nestled between the Cincinnati neighborhoods of Mt Airy (south) … Read more
Let’s be honest for a moment. You’re here because you care. You want to build a home that doesn’t just shelter your family, but also aligns with your values. You want to do right by the planet, create a healthy living space, and leave a positive impact. But as you start your research, you’re hit … Read more
A few conversations we’ve had from the Ice Box Challenge. The Ice Box Challenge at the Cincinnati Homearama has been an incredible experience. We set up two small structures in the sweltering sun: one built to standard building code, and one built to rigorous Passive House standards. Inside each, we placed a large block of … Read more
Every so often, a piece of land presents an opportunity that transcends mere construction. We’ve found such a place—an easily buildable lot whose true value lies not in its soil, but in its context. A Canvas for the Unconventional: A Unique Lot Awaits Your Vision This lot is nestled between two stunningly different neighbors: a … Read more
Cincinnati’s summer heat is no joke, and as climate change brings warmer temperatures, finding sustainable and effective ways to keep our homes cool is more important than ever. That’s why Trilobite Design is thrilled to announce our collaboration with AIA Cincinnati for this year’s Ice Box Challenge at Cincinnati Homearama! This isn’t your typical home … Read more
In real estate development, we often hunt for hidden gems—parcels with unique potential that require a bit of vision to unlock. While I love a challenging project, sometimes the most exciting opportunities are the ones staring you right in the face. This is one of those times. The combined lot at 4050 Colerain Avenue in … Read more
This parcel popped up with a price change in my feed, and the listing specifically says “Listed at a fraction of the cost of similar parcels in the area.” Often that just means that a seller is motivated, but sometimes there’s something more complicated about the site that has been keeping it from closing. I … Read more