Paper Thin: Incredible Inhabitable Spaces Made From Paper

We’ve all heard of construction paper—it’s a staple of kids’ crafts—but what about constructing actual livable houses from paper? The idea sounds unbelievable and presents a lot of questions, but some architects and builders are using paper as an economical and environmentally friendly building material. While paper might not be your first choice when building a new home, you may find some incredible inspiration from these unlikely structures.

13 All-But-Forgotten Company Towns Around the Country

The late 1800s witnessed a boom in American company towns, fueled by corporations eager to extract and process natural resources like lumber, coal, and precious metals. The towns were typically short-lived, abandoned in the wake of technological advances, market fluctuations, or exhausted local resources. Today, these ghost towns that dot the American landscape serve as portals into the past—if you know where to look.