
With rising seas, is it time to consider floating buildings?
Is floating architecture just a houseboat? Not always. With sea levels rising on an already stressed planet, and...

Rammed earth is still popular as a sustainable solution
In response to some of the challenges of climate change, the building industry is turning to some throwback techniques...

How to reduce bird deaths related to skyscrapers
Skyscrapers are considered a feat of modern-day engineering and architecture. While we all recognize some of their...

Off-grid rest area in Australia offers an aesthetic break
Located northbound on the Goulburn Valley Highway heading out of Melbourne, Australia, towards Shepparton, you’ll...

Richard Neutra: pioneer of modernism in architecture
Richard Neutra is considered to be one of the world's most prominent modernist architects. He was born in Austria...

Microplastics and the “fast fashion” of interior design
Fast fashion isn’t a term limited to clothing, it's also a huge issue in the building and design world. Such...

Micro-city in the desert embraces a utopian, sci-fi design
Arcosanti is a futuristic city located in the high desert of Paradise Valley, Arizona. It was designed by the late...

Color theory and how it's applied in architecture
The science and art of color theory is divided by a wheel or chart into three main categories: primary, secondary...

Here are some big tips on building a tiny house
With housing market challenges, the tiny house is seeing a huge influx to service both the lack of affordable housing...

What are the benefits to radiant heating in your home?
When choosing a heating system for your new-build or renovation, you may want to consider radiant heating systems...

Here are some lighting tips to make you feel better
With the advent of LED and CFL (compact fluorescent light) being installed in new builds, my clients come to me...