Development Defined:
 Development activities are broadly defined to include construction of buildings, divisions of land, and activities...

Future proofing – Flexible Spaces
: Make sure the design you choose addresses more than just your immediate needs as these will change...

It is thought that buildings consume more than forty percent of the electricity produced across the globe. This new technology would...

Types There are two basic types of wood flooring, solid and engineered. Solid wood flooring is milled from a single piece of timber....

History A research group from Swedish KTH University and a University of Maryland research group developed a method to remove the color...

Architects work hand-in-hand with other professionals such as civil and structural engineers to deliver qualified designs. Architects...

The material itself hasn’t really changed, but it now comes with a durable factory finish, so there’s a lot less maintenance. Pigments...

The design of ergonomically-minded interior spaces produces living areas that are not only easier and simpler to live in, but by virtue...

What a Roof Ventilation System Does The general purpose of a ventilation system is to ensure good airflow throughout the attic....

Since the mid-2000s, designers began repurposing containers into a wide array of buildings. Some structures can be simple—a single...

Manufacturers have expanded those choices with new frame materials, glazing and installation options. Indeed, “replacement windows” are...

What is Solar Glass? Solar glass is used to replace conventional building materials in parts such as the roof, skylights, facades and...

3D Printing Defined 3D printing employs large-scale machinery into which an engineer inputs floor plans and building designs. Concrete...

What If My ADU Already Exists? If you have an existing ADU that is not currently legally permitted, you may find that some of these...

Building design solutions include traditional features of dwellings located in traditionally warm climate countries, such as: • the...

1. Elevation This is the oldest and most obvious way to build a flood proof house. If you must build near a river or along the shore,...

Buildings, properly prepared, can survive wildfire events Although the severity and timing of fire seasons vary widely from region to...

Right now, 3D printed buildings are still very much in the experimental stages. As you read through this guide, you will learn of the...

Materials for Transparent Concrete Transparent concrete is manufactured by using combination of fiber optics and fine concrete. These...

With relaxed restrictions, more homeowners are taking the next step of exploring which type of construction would be best for their...